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. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation seeks to support first responders and veterans and...
Published: Thursday, September 10th, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The military supports 578,000 jobs in North Carolina and more than two thirds of those jobs are in the private sector, demonstrating the impact of the military ripples across the state's economy and not just concentrated near military installations. Those are the key findings of a new report release
Published: Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 @ 2:15 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory continues his aggressive push to make North Carolina a permanent home and destination for more of America's veterans.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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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...
Published: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 12:04 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory met with the Military Affairs Commission today to hear from members and local officials about the status of the state's military installations, the Reserves and the National Guard. The governor also addressed the group, reminding them of his commitment to supporting and...
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 7:34 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory applauded the decision by the U.S. Marines Corps to keep the Second Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters at Camp Lejeune.
Published: Friday, June 13th, 2014 @ 12:54 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed May 17, 2014 as "Armed Forces Day" in North Carolina, encouraging citizens to recognize the state's storied military heritage and its continuing impact on the economic and social livelihood of North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 1:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor McCrory met with high-ranking military officials, including the Commandant of the Marines Corps, and congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. today, urging continued support for military personnel and installations in North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, December 7th, 2013 @ 6:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory announced Cornell A. Wilson Jr. as his newly appointed military affairs advisor today. General Wilson is a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps.
Published: Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 @ 5:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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