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Finding a Fresh Start After Substance Misuse
After an illness derailed Manuel’s Navy career, he spiraled into unhealthy substance use and legal issues, including a lengthy prison term. Then he found stability and success through VA support and mental health therapies. “I was in handcuffs; I was in prison,” says...
Find Resources About Fraud Targeting Veterans
Learn about the new single phone number 1-833-38V-SAFE (8-7233) and website that gets you information and support for fraud attempts targeting Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families. VSAFE.gov provides information from across federal agencies that can be...
Native American Heritage Month
Native Americans currently account for 1.7 percent of total troops, both enlisted and officer, though Native Americans account for just 1.4 percent of the United States population. According to Indian Country Today, “Native Americans have the highest per-capita...
Operation North State’s 2020 NCCARES Christmas Box Project
Consider hosting a Collection Box Drive for Operation North State’s 2020 NCCARES Christmas Box Project, which can be fun for you, your work, school, church, club, post, etc. ALL collected goodies are for North Carolina’s shut-in Veterans. Below is the list of goodies...
Lower Your COVID-19 Risk This Holiday Season
Before you start making holiday plans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is out with new guidelines for gathering with friends and family. Learn how to safely plan your holiday gatherings and protect those you care about by checking your local laws...
“Employ A Veteran Week” – November 9-13
North Carolina is often referred to as one of the most Veteran friendly states in the country. More than 800,000 Veterans call the Tar Heel state home. Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed November 9-13 ‘Employ A Veteran’ week. The Governor remains committed to making...
Governor Issues Veterans Day 2020 Proclamation
Governor Roy Cooper this week issued the 2020 Veterans Day Proclamation, through which he and First Lady Cooper are encouraging all statewide residents, organizations and elected leaders to actively provide support to our Veterans and their families, today and every...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
As part of National Family Caregivers Month this November, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is honoring the caregivers of Veterans for their invaluable health care, acknowledging the critical role they play in caring for Veterans every day. VA medical...
