Governor McCrory's Military Advisor Appointed To Veterans Administration's Advisory Committee For Minority Veterans | Eastern NC Now

    Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory's military affairs advisor, General Cornell A. Wilson Jr., a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps, was recently appointed to the U.S. Veterans Administration's Advisory Committee for Minority Veterans. The Committee consists of veterans who represent minority groups and are recognized authorities in fields pertinent to the needs of the minority group they embody.

    "This appointment is a testament to General Wilson's expertise and our commitment to making North Carolina the most veteran-friendly state in our nation," said Governor McCrory. "It is an honor to have General Wilson on my staff as he provides us a unique perspective on numerous issues facing our military and veterans."


Governor McCrory gestures to Adjutant General of the NC National Guard General Gregory Lusk (left) and Military Affairs Advisor General Cornell A. Wilson Jr. (right)
    General Wilson will attend his first meetings beginning today in Washington, D.C.

    According to the VA, some responsibilities of the Committee include:

• Advising the Secretary and Congress on VA's administration of benefits and provisions of healthcare, benefits, and services to minority Veterans.
• Providing an Annual report to congress outlining recommendations, concerns and observations on VA's delivery of services to minority Veterans.
• Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing benefits and outreach to Minority Veterans.
• Making periodic site visits and holding town hall meetings with Veterans to address their concerns.

    For more information on the CMV, please click here.

• Contact: Crystal Feldman
•     govpress@nc.gov