Press Releases

Governor Proclaims Military and Veterans' Appreciation Week and Veterans Day 2022

Turn Your Lights Green for Veterans

Media Advisory: Operation Green Light

U.S. Army’s 247th Birthday Cake Cutting & Reenlistment Ceremony

June 14th, the U.S. Army’s 247th birthday cake cutting and reenlistment Ceremony at Segra Stadium, Fayetteville, to celebrate the day on which the first United States Army - the Continental Army was formed in 1775.

Governor Proclaims Birthday of the US Army

Governor Proclaims NC Military Hall of Firsts 2022

Military Child of the Year North Carolina Semifinalist Recognition Event

The Month of April has been designated as the national “Month of the Military Child”, a time to honor the sacrifices, courage, and resilience of the dependent children of service members serving at home and overseas.

Governor Proclaims Month of the Military Child 2022

Governor Proclaims Vietnam Veterans Day 2022

Governor Roy Cooper signs a proclamation declaring March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day 2022

Governor Cooper Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply for recognition with a HIRE Vets Medallion Award, an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor.