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Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, will serve as the host of the 2026 North Carolina Awards. On November 17, Governor Stein will present six distinguished North Carolinians with the state’s highest civilian honor.

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) is thankful for the meaningful growth and strengthened services provided in the newly signed state budget. The budget reflects a commitment to ensuring that North Carolina remains one of the most military and Veteran friendly states in the nation.

Governor Josh Stein has signed Senate Bill 1041 into law, expanding state employment preference to spouses of active-duty service members seeking jobs in North Carolina state government.

Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to honor the servicemembers who keep North Carolinians safe.

The 2026 Military Child of the Year Semifinalist Recognition Event was held on April 17, 2026, in Jacksonville N.C., honoring the achievements of North Carolina’s exceptional military children. The event was organized by the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) and Operation HomeFront, and hosted by the City of Jacksonville.

Raleigh, N.C. — Around 150 ROTC and JROTC cadets gathered at North Carolina State University last Friday (March 27th, 2026) for the 6th Annual North Carolina ROTC Roundtable 2026, an event organized by the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA).

Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the North Carolina State University ROTC, will host the 6th Annual North Carolina ROTC Roundtable 2026. This event provides a unique opportunity to share best practices, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships that support JROTC and ROTC cadet development, leadership excellence, and pathways to future service.

On February 4th, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) kicked off the “Unlock the Veteran and Milspouse Advantage” roadshow at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham.

Fayetteville, N.C.

Media advisory: North Carolina military community childcare roundtable 2026