Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -AwardsBenefitsEducationEventsGrantsLicensesMilitary AffairsOffice of the SecretaryScholarshipsSecretary Walter GaskinVeterans Affairs Governor McCrory Welcomes New Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs Monday, May 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM Governor Pat McCrory and Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs General Cornell Wilson today welcomed James Prosser, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), as the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs. USO of North Carolina Receives $450,000 Grant to Lead NCServes Veterans Program Monday, May 9, 2016 at 12:00 PM New Report Shows State Grew Veterans Services by 70% Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM Raleigh, NC- A new report released by the North Carolina’s Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) shows a 70% growth in State Veteran Service locations and a 1$ billion increase in compensation awards to North Carolina Veterans since 2013. Additionally, the report reflects Governo Secretery Wilson Honors Gulf War Veterans with Establishment of Traveling Memorial Friday, January 15, 2016 at 12:00 PM This week marks 25 years since the United States, as part of a 34-nation coalition, drove Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army out of Kuwait, returning that nation’s sovereignty and reshaping the U.S. military to the force it is today. Governor McCrory Remembers Pearl Harbor Monday, December 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The 74th anniversary of the attack is tomorrow, Dec. 7. NC DMVA Announces Public Meeting Notice for December, 2015 Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM The North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission will hold a telephone conference meeting on Dec. 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to make a final determination regarding periodic review and expiration of existing rules pursuant to Session Law 2013-413. Governor McCrory Praises Selection of Seymour Johnson for KC-46A Tanker Squadron Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM Governor Pat McCrory celebrated the selection of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base as the location for the first Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus Air Refueling Squadron. Governor McCrory Announces Grant to Expand DMV Truck Driver Training to Camp Lejeune Marines Friday, October 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina has received a $200,000 grant that will expand truck driver training courses to Camp Lejeune Marines and their spouses Governor McCrory Celebrates Military Family Appreciation Day Monday, September 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM Governor Pat McCrory hosted active duty, reserve and guard members' and their families at the Governor's Western Residence on Saturday to celebrate Military Family Appreciation Day. The event included lunch, live music performances, professional family photos and various activities for kids. Governor McCrory Recognizes First Responders, Military and Those Lost on 9/11 Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM During a ceremony at the State Capitol, Military Affairs Advisor Cornell Wilson presented a proclamation on behalf of Governor Pat McCrory proclaiming September 12, 2015 as Tunnel to Towers Day in North Carolina. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Current page 8 Page 9 Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases