NCMAC North Carolina Military Affairs Commission

01/03/2023

About Us: North Carolina Military Business Center

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR DOD CONTRACTS​

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and its subsidiary, DEFTECH, assist NC companies that are applying for Department of Defense contracts. DOD contracts bring billions into the state's economy, and it is vital for NC businesses to remain competitive when applying for contracts.​

NCMBC focuses their work on helping companies acquire standard contracts while DEFTECH specializes in assisting with opportunities requiring science, technology, research and development solutions.​

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01/02/2023

OFF-BASE TRANSITION TRAINING ASSISTS VETERANS AND SPOUSES​

Active duty and reserve component veterans and their spouses can participate in Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT), hosted by the Department of Labor. These workshops provide employment preparation and guidance for meeting career goals.​

Participants learn how to effectively communicate the skills and experiences gained through military service. OBTT workshops are scheduled in January and February throughout the state.​

See the full list of dates and locations: https://www.milvets.nc.gov/media/719/open

12/29/2022

MILITARY INSTALLATIONS PROVIDE ECONOMIC BOOST TO NC​

Fort Bragg entered into a mutual Intergovernmental Service Agreement with NC Dept of Transportation (NC DOT) to provide advanced road repair and maintenance for the Fort Bragg installation.​

This agreement brings high value for NC DOT for sustained revenue on road projects and cost savings to Fort Bragg as the cost of road repair was reduced by 40% compared to inhouse Fort Bragg assets. This has a targeted savings to Fort Bragg of $71 million and potential revenue to NC DOT of $118 million over the life of the agreement.​

Learn more at OurNCMilitary.com.

12/28/2022

US Army Signs CRADA with Collins to Develop New Airworthiness Certification for Multicore Processors and Modularity - Avionics International

COLLINS AEROSPACE AWARDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FROM U.S. ARMY​

The U.S. Army signed a research and development agreement with Collins Aerospace, headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The analysis completed by Collins will determine how the military can benefit from advancements made in manned and unmanned aircraft.​

Collins Aerospace has previously received millions in Department of Defense contracts. Their contract work is part of the boost North Carolina's economy receives from the military.​

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The US Army has signed a new CRADA agreement with Collins Aerospace to develop new certification methods for multicore processors on Army aircraft.

12/27/2022

ECU hosts Defense Alliance of North Carolina research showcase

SHOWCASE LINKS KEY NC INDUSTRIES TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE​

East Carolina University partnered with the Defense Alliance of North Carolina to host a science and technology research showcase in November.​

Researchers presented their findings in a variety of areas including biomechanics, prolonged casualty care, and unmanned underwater vehicles. The day allowed researchers and Department of Defense representatives the opportunity to collaborate and discuss impacts of technology.​

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The forum will run from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at ECU’s Main Campus Student Center at 501 East Tenth Street.

12/26/2022

HONOR VETERANS BY HIRING VETERANS​

Today’s veterans and military spouses represent a pre-screened segment of our nation’s population who possess unique “work-ready” attributes. Honoring veterans acknowledges their service to our country while highlighting their education, training, and work experiences. ​

The call to action is simple, “Hire a Veteran” and benefit from their attributes and experiences.​

Learn more at OurNCMilitary.com

12/25/2022

HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL​

​Happy Holidays to all!​

Today we send holiday wishes to all our military members and their families. The commitment and service to our country allow us all to celebrate our own traditions during the season.

12/23/2022

AIR FORCE ROTC CADETS PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRAINING DAY AT SEYMOUR-JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE​

Air Force ROTC cadets from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Det. 605, participate in small-unit tactics during field day training at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 21, 2022. During the training, teams of cadets moved between barriers, covered one another and communicated with each other in order to progress forward.​

There are 33 Reserve Officer Training Corps programs throughout North Carolina. These programs provide the education and preparation for university and college students planning to enter a military branch as an officer. Roughly 6,000 officers are commissioned nationwide by the U.S. Army alone each year.

12/22/2022

Attorney General Josh Stein Announces More Than $685,000 in Environmental Grants for Eastern NC

GRANTS ALLOW FOR CONSERVATION AND MILITARY TRAINING​

Attorney General Josh Stein announced that Eastern North Carolina will receive over $685,000 in grants. These awards will be used to support the Environmental Enhancement Grant (EEG) program.​

The Conservation Fund received $200,000 to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps in Eastern NC to protect floodplains and waterfront along the Neuse River Basin. This project will maintain habitats for rare species and promote conservation while also improving the military's training capacity in the area.​

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For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 1, 2022 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced $685,327.21 in

12/21/2022

New partnership accelerates innovative materials to protect soldiers - UNCGNews

UNC-GREENSBORO PARTNERS WITH MILITARY ON NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH​

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center recently announced a research partnership with the University of North Carolina-Greensboro's Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN). The goal is to "develop lighter, faster, safer, stronger nanoscale materials to improve soldier protection."​

The U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center awarded a $1.05 million agreement to the Innovation Collaborative Laboratory for Nanotechnologies to Empower Future Soldier (ICONS). This project exemplifies the working relationship between NC industry and the military.​

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U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center announced a partnership with the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) to launch a new collaborative laboratory to develop lighter, faster, safer, stronger nanoscale materials to improve soldier protection.Ini...

12/20/2022

SPACE FORCE CELEBRATES 3RD YEAR​

On this date in 2019, the U.S. Space Force was created through the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act. It marked the first new military branch in 73 years. The U.S. Space Force Guardians aim to "protect and defend American interests and to ensure our forces, our allies, and the world never experience a day without space."​

U.S. Space Force installations are located in California, Colorado, and Florida.

*U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota Raub

12/19/2022

Marine Corp veteran continues to serve as civilian

U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN SERVES AMERICAN LEGION​

Liz Hartman joined the U.S. Marine Corps when she was 20 years old and currently serves as the Commander of the American Legion Post 539. She attributes her success in her civilian career and volunteer service to the skills she gained through the Marine Corps.​

From WNCT: "Liz Hartman is a former Arabic linguist for the Marine Corps and currently serves as commander of the American Legion Post 539.

She joined the Marine Corps when she was 20 years old because she felt she needed to make a drastic change to reach her desired accomplishments.

“I joined at the perfect moment,” she said. “I realized I’ve gone to college for three years before I joined the Marine Corps. At about that junior year of college, I had the realization that I wasn’t going to achieve what I wanted to achieve in life unless I did something drastic and really changed my path in life.

“The Marine Corps was that path. That’s why I’ll forever love the Marine Corps, for what it provided me."

Hartman is now 32 years old. She works as a financial advisor for Edward Jones Investments and is also the youngest commander to ever serve an American Legion post."

Learn more about Liz's time in the Marine Corps and the American Legion:

NEW BERN, NC (WNCT) — Liz Hartman is a former Arabic linguist for the Marine Corps and currently serves as commander of the American Legion Post 539. She joined the Marine Corps when she was …

12/16/2022

REMEMBERING FALLEN VETERANS WITH WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA​

Today is National Wreaths Across America Day. Each year, fallen veterans are honored by volunteers during the holiday season. There are 34 cemeteries in North Carolina participating in National Wreaths Across America Day.

Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember, Honor, Teach. Learn more at wreathsacrossamerica.org.

*U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera

12/15/2022

NC CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY KEY TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS​

Numerous military installations across North Carolina complete updates and new construction each year. It is estimated that Fort Bragg and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune spend $200 million annually on new construction. ​

The North Carolina Military Business Center assists companies across the state through the Department of Defense contract bid process.

Learn more at https://www.ncmbc.us/

*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Jenkins

12/14/2022

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT SAILORS SHARPEN BATTLEFIELD MEDICINE SKILLS​

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Nathan Zachreaus makes an incision on a mannequin as part of establishing an airway via cricothyroidotomy during a training event held August 4 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Zachreaus and other sailors assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted the practical exercise as students in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a course designed to sharpen their battlefield medicine skills.​

After ending a military career, medics and other medical-oriented service members can easily transfer into a new role within the civilian sector using the skills gained in their military training.

*U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Thomas Cieslak

12/13/2022

NATIONAL GUARD CELEBRATES 296th BIRTHDAY​

December 13 recognizes the creation of the earliest militias in the United States. The first militias were based in Massachusetts to defend the colony. With the Militia Act of May 8, 1792, militias formed before that date were able to retain their "customary privileges." This means the National Guard is older than the U.S. Army.​

The North Carolina National Guard is made up of 12,000 soldiers and airmen.

12/09/2022

NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY OCCURS DECEMBER 17​

National Wreaths Across America Day remembers our fallen U.S. Veterans. Volunteers are invited to sponsor a wreath or attend a wreath-laying ceremony near you.​

To sponsor a wreath and find a ceremony near you, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.

*U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Barrera

12/08/2022

ARTILLERY ADVANCED LEADERS COURSE

A round fires from a M1109A6 Howitzer during the final phase of an Artillery Advanced Leaders course at the Regional Training Institute in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nov. 2, 2022. Five Army National Guard students piled inside the Howitzer tank to complete a firing mission. RTI conducts military occupation skills, officer and noncommissioned officer training courses across all Army components.

*U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ruth McClary, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment

12/07/2022

REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR​

Since 1994, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day has been observed every December 7. Before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service completed a surprise military strike on Pearl Harbor. Numerous aircraft and battleships were rendered unusable or destroyed, including the U.S.S. Arizona. In all, 2,403 American service members and civilians were killed, and the attack brought the United States into World War II. ​

As of September 2020, there are 20 North Carolinian service members unaccounted for who were lost on December 7, 1941.​

"It is our obligation to our dead -- it is our sacred obligation to their children and our children -- that we must never forget what we have learned.'' - President Franklin Roosevelt, December 8, 1941

*U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker

12/06/2022

MILITARY PROVIDES 11% OF NORTH CAROLINA'S EMPLOYMENT

​Our defense sector provides jobs to thousands of citizens who provide the workforce in building military and commercial use products and services. Overall, the economic report model estimates that the military supports roughly 11% of North Carolina's employment.​

Learn more: OurNCMilitary.com

*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

12/05/2022

INTREPID SPIRIT CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT​

U.S. Army veteran Alejandro Godinez is one of the civilian employees within the Intrepid Spirit Center. As a certified yoga instructor, he shows soldiers how they can use yoga to control their stress and anxiety. ​

​The Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Bragg is one of three new Holistic Health and Fitness pilot programs. Soldiers receive holistic treatment care for concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Yoga, speech therapy, physical therapy, and more combine to meet patients' goals. Overall, there are 14,000 civilian workers on Fort Bragg.

*U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Joshua Maxie​

12/01/2022

CIVIL AIR PATROL CELEBRATES 81 YEARS​

Since 1941, Civil Air Patrol has served communities as a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. CAP provides search and rescue support, responds to disasters, and carries out other emergency service missions.​

In North Carolina, over 2,000 volunteers serve in the Civil Air Patrol. Teens and adults participate in training and service through the CAP programs.

*Photo by NMCCL Public Affairs

11/30/2022

The Military at Work in NC - Full

SEE THE MILITARY WORK IN NC​

The 850,000 active duty military, veterans, and their families in North Carolina do much more than protect our freedoms. They educate our children, keep our families healthy, and build our communities.​

Learn more:

Learn more at www.OurNCMilitary.com and connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/ourncmilitary.

11/29/2022

Planned Gift Will Provide Transformational Support to Military-Connected Students

NC STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT BENEFITS MILITARY STUDENTS

​North Carolina State University received a planned gift from Jerry ’67 and Pat Collier to fund scholarships for military students in the College of Engineering. It is anticipated that the scholarships will support around 100 undergraduate and graduate students per year.​
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The Colliers' gift marks the largest donation made to NC State's military student population.​
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Read more: https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2022/11/planned-gift-will-provide-transformational-support-to-military-connected-students/?fbclid=IwAR0P8d_CP7K8MDUdFgBokaGiauhnJOO_LuNuX1Ul1qzNFUxLAYP2JFklHUI

A new planned gift from Jerry ’67 and Pat Collier represents the largest investment in military-connected students in NC State’s history.

11/28/2022

Raleigh, NC is 2022’s Best Place for Veterans to Live

RALEIGH NAMED BEST CITY FOR VETERANS TO LIVE​

WalletHub conducted an evaluation of the best and worst cities for veterans. Raleigh earned the top spot due in part to its retiree-friendliness and veteran income.​

Read more in their report: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-veterans/8156?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RAL_11.01.2022_NOV&utm_term=RALtoday:%20Subscribers%20-%20MASTER

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11/24/2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the service members who sacrifice time with their families to protect our nation.​

We thank those who are spending the holidays away from home due to deployments, training exercises, or being stationed far from family.​

We also remember those who gave their lives to ensure our freedoms. ​

We are grateful for those who support our troops and provide a taste of home through Thanksgiving meals for service members, both stationed stateside and deployed internationally.

*Photo Credit: U.S. Army

11/23/2022

MILITARY PROVIDES STEM EDUCATION FOR YOUTH​

The Force Readiness Center East's FABLAB gives middle school students an introduction to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects. The Fleet Support Team’s Advanced Technology and Innovation Team supports the outreach program.​

High-tech equipment including computers, 3D printers, and a laser cutter are housed in the FABLAB trailer and taken to schools. Students learn from engineers and a former teacher about coding, robotics, and more. The goal of FABLAB is to encourage North Carolina youth to pursue technology-related educations and careers.​

Read more about FABLAB: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/419915/frce-engineers-provide-stem-support-area-schools#.Y1G1Y25bcHk.link

*Photo by Kimberly Koonce

11/23/2022

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined forces with renowned Chef Robert Irvine to serve up a tasty Friendsgiving meal to about 400 Marines, Sailors and families of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Marine Corps Air Stations (MCAS) Cherry Point and New River at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2022.

11/22/2022

Food processing company plans to bring 440 new jobs to Scotland County

MRE PRODUCTION COMES TO NORTH CAROLINA

In October, the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee awarded SO-PAK-CO, Inc. a grant to open a facility in Scotland County.​

SO-PAK-CO, Inc. packages and distributes meals-ready-to-eat (MREs) to military branches. The new facility will bring more than 400 jobs to Scotland County, and SO-PAK-CO, Inc. is expected to contribute $1.5 billion to the state's gross domestic product.​

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SO-PAK-CO, which has its headquarters in Mullins, S.C., plans to create 440 jobs in Scotland County, North Carolina.

11/21/2022

GREEN BERET CANDIDATES UNDERGO ROBIN SAGE EXERCISE​

Enemy role players engage Special Forces candidates assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School during the final phase of field training known as Robin Sage in central North Carolina, April 26, 2022. Robin Sage is the culmination exercise for Soldiers in the Special Forces Qualification Course and has been the litmus test for Soldiers striving to earn the Green Beret for more than 50 years.

*U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens