Wayne County Veterans Services

05/25/2026

The remains of a 17-year-old Arkansas sailor killed aboard the USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor will be buried with full military honors nearly 85 years later.

05/24/2026

As we approach Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it is a time for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. We recognize the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave their lives in defense of freedom, as well as the families who carry their legacy forward every day.

To the Gold Star families in our community and across the country: your loved ones are not forgotten. Their service and sacrifice continue to be honored and remembered.

This Memorial Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment of silence, attend a local ceremony if you are able, or simply reflect on the meaning of this day. Let us ensure that the cost of our freedoms is never overlooked.

From all of us at Wayne County Veterans Services, we extend our deepest gratitude and remembrance.

05/16/2026

Today, on Armed Forces Day, we proudly honor the brave men and women serving in every branch of our United States Armed Forces. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our nation and our freedoms do not go unnoticed.

At Wayne County Veterans Services, we are proud to support our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families by helping connect them with the benefits and resources they have earned through their service.

Our office assists with:
🇺🇸 VA disability compensation claims
🇺🇸 Survivor and dependent benefits
🇺🇸 VA healthcare enrollment
🇺🇸 Education benefits
🇺🇸 Pension claims
🇺🇸 Burial and memorial benefits
🇺🇸 Advocacy and guidance through the VA process

If you or a loved one served, we are here to help.

This Armed Forces Day, please join us in thanking all who serve and have served our country. 🇺🇸

05/01/2026

Calling All Veterans & Families, don’t miss these opportunities to access State and County Veterans Service Officers, VA benefits specialists & healthcare staff who can help facilitate and expedite your new or existing VA disability claims or other VA benefits.

📅May 28-30, 2026
📍 National Guard Armory, 2412 Infantry Rd.– Wilmington, NC
⏰Thurs- Fri: 9a.m.-3p.m. I Sat: 9a.m. – 2p.m.

03/19/2026

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Email received from VAHC!!

Alert

⚠ DO NOT PAY FOR VA OR COMMUNITY CARE APPOINTMENTS UP FRONT

Protect yourself from a recent scam targeting Veterans.

A Veteran recently received a fake letter claiming he had a VA appointment and was asked to pay for the visit.

VA later confirmed he was not enrolled in VA health care, and no appointment had been scheduled.

The letter and payment request were fraudulent.

Remember:

Veterans should never pay for any VA or Community Care appointment before or at the time of the appointment.

VA does not charge upfront fees for appointments.

VA does not send payment requests by email, text message, or phone.

Community Care appointments are authorized by VA and are free to Veterans except standard VA co-pays when applicable.

Do not send money or share personal or financial information.

Contact your local VA medical center directly to verify any appointment.

Report suspicious activity to your facility’s Integrity and Compliance Officer, Integrity and Compliance Helpline at (866) 842-4357 or [email protected], VSAFE at 1-833-388-7233 or the VA OIG Hotline at 1-800-488-8244.

SEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING.

General instances of non-compliance, including potential fraud, waste and abuse: Office of Integrity and Compliance Helpline [email protected] or 866-842-4357 (VHA-HELP)

Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud: VSAFE Fraud Hotline https://vsafe.gov/ or 833-38V-SAFE

Reports made to VA OIC or VSAFE may be referred to the independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for investigation into fraud or other wrongdoing or for its oversight of VA programs and operations.

Find resources about fraud targeting you. ​Know the signs of a scam, get advice about what to do, and learn how to report scams and identity theft.

02/26/2026

Quilt Raffle for the Wayne County Purple Heart Banquet.

The quilt raffle drawing will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Memorial Day celebration, located at the American Legion Post 11 in Dudley, NC.

Approximate Size: 6.5 x 7.5 (HANDMADE)

The winner doesn't need to be present. We'll phone the winner to arrange delivery.

Tickets are $3.00 each, $5.00 for 2, or $20.00 for 10.

Tickets will be available for purchase Monday, March 2-until at the Wayne County Veterans Service Office, 2001 East Ash St, Goldsboro, NC.

Contact: Eric Busse, 978-866-8571; Larry Edmonds, 984-349-4471; Andrew Nedimyer, 984-264-7248.

Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Inc.

02/19/2026

02/16/2026

Dan Bullock (1953-1969)

PFC Dan Bullock (1953–1969) was a Goldsboro, NC native and the youngest American servicemember killed in the Vietnam War at age 15. After moving to NYC, he forged his birth certificate to join the Marines at age 14, serving in Vietnam for only three weeks before being killed in action on June 7, 1969.

Key Details About Dan Bullock

Birth & Background:
Born in Goldsboro on December 21, 1953, he later moved to Brooklyn, NY after his mother's death, according to the NC DNCR (.gov).

Military Service:
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on September 18, 1968, after altering his birth certificate to appear four years older, as noted on Facebook and in the NC DNCR (.gov).

Death in Vietnam:
As a rifleman at the An Hoa Combat Base, he was killed during a North Vietnamese attack on June 7, 1969, while supplying ammunition to his platoon.

Legacy:
A highway historical marker was unveiled in his honor in Goldsboro in 2017, according to The Historical Marker Database and a post on Facebook. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Wayne County, with a headstone provided in 2000, as detailed on Find a Grave and in the NC DNCR (.gov).