Press Releases

Governor Cooper Proclaims National Veteran and Military Families Month 2021

Governor Cooper Proclaims First Lieutenant James Earl Wright Day

World War II MIA, U.S. Army First Lieutenant James Earl Wright

After missing in action for decades, the Soldier will be brought home Oct. 8 to a hero’s welcome.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Blue Star Welcome Week 2021

Governor Cooper Proclaims Gold Star Mothers Day Proclamation 2021

VIDEO: NC Employers Challenged to "Honor Veterans by Hiring Veterans"

NCDMVA Secretary Gaskin: Are you on board with hiring Veterans and Military Spouses?

Governor Cooper Proclaims Birthday of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard

Korean War MIA, U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class HENRY E. ELLIS, to be laid to rest in Salisbury, NC

On Friday, August 20, PFC Ellis will be received by his family at Charlotte Douglas International Airport where plane side honors will be rendered by the United States Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Charlotte, NC before an honorable transfer is conducted and remains are laid to rest in Salisbury, North Carolina.

PHOTOS: Sec. Gaskin Honors U.S. Coast Guard with Proclamation

The ceremony was part of the annual Coast Guard Day event at Base Elizabeth City; Elizabeth City was officially re-certified as a Coast Guard City at the event.

PHOTOS/VIDEO: NC DMVA Secretary Joins Garner Community Leaders to Honor US Marine with ‘Hero Home’ in Garner