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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Military Appreciation Month to honor the contributions and sacrifices North Carolina’s servicemembers, Veterans and their families have made for North Carolina and the nation.
“We owe a deep debt of gratitude to the servicemembers who have fought for our safety and freedom here and abroad,” Governor Cooper said. “This month is an opportunity to reflect on the tremendous sacrifices these brave men and women and their families have made to protect our freedom.”
North Carolina is home to the fifth largest military presence in the nation, with more than 100,000 active-duty military personnel and their families as well as approximately 725,000 military Veterans.
Read the full release: https://governor.nc.gov/news/governor-cooper-declares-may-military-appreciation-month-north-carolina