Craven County Veteran Services

Craven County Veteran Services Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Craven County Veteran Services, Government Organization, 2402 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, New Bern, NC.

The Craven County Veterans Services Office provides various services and referrals so veterans, dependents, and survivors can apply for and receive benefits for which they are entitled.

05/07/2026

Here are the details of the Memorial Day 2026 Ceremony. We hope you will join us and honor our fallen heroes.

05/06/2026

In an NPR piece, Congressman Chris Pappas discusses his bill and efforts to rein in claim sharks. Our work continues.

"It's crazy what these guys are trying to get away with," Pappas told NPR. "To use a robo-dialer to make multiple calls to government lines and then just send veterans a bill whenever their eligibility has changed, it's just outrageous."

Read the article at the link in the comments.

05/06/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship application portal is now open for Fall 2026.

The portal will remain open through June 8, 2026, so that awards can be announced before classes begin in August.

Apply here: https://scholarships.milvets.nc.gov

We know this shorter timeframe may be challenging, and we appreciate the patience and understanding of our veteran families. As always, we are grateful for the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

04/15/2026

National County Government Month Highlight 10 - Veterans Services

Craven County Veteran Services provides services and referrals so Veterans, dependents, and survivors can apply for and receive benefits for which they are entitled.

The department helps Veterans apply for and receive disability benefits and pensions, connects dependents and survivors with benefits, helps Veterans receive educational and healthcare benefits, and connects Veterans to a variety of other programs and benefits such as home loans, burial and grave markers, property tax exclusions, license plates, and more.

Nearly 15% of Craven County's population are Veterans. Veterans Services stands ready to assist them and their families.

Learn more at: https://www.cravencountync.gov/189/Veterans-Services


There has been a lot of uncertainty and confusion about the new ruling from the VA. The VA has heard the Veterans concer...
02/19/2026

There has been a lot of uncertainty and confusion about the new ruling from the VA. The VA has heard the Veterans concerns and has taken appropriate action.

Today we were honored to have the JROTC from New Bern High School come to our office and present colors to our staff and...
11/14/2025

Today we were honored to have the JROTC from New Bern High School come to our office and present colors to our staff and Veterans.

03/29/2025
03/06/2025

πŸ“’ Exciting News for our Veterans!

COMING SOON!

The Durham VA Health Care System is proud to announce the upcoming opening of a new VA Clinic at the Naval Health Clinic on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point! This new facility will provide essential health care services to our Veterans in the area. πŸ₯❀️

πŸ“ Location: Naval Health Clinic, MCAS Cherry Point

Join us in celebrating this milestone and ensuring our veterans get the care they deserve. For more information, visit our website or contact us directly.

https://www.va.gov/durham-health-care/locations/cherry-point-va-clinic/

01/09/2025

VA announced that β€” following the 2024 Supreme Court decision β€” it has updated the process for awarding GI Bill benefits.

01/09/2025

VA is making acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myelomas, myelodysplastic syndromes, myelofibrosis, urinary bladder, ureter, and related genitourinary cancers presumptive for service-connection for:

Address

2402 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
New Bern, NC
28562

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12526366611

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