From sparkling traminette to full-bodied red blends, sip and savor these veteran-made wines at vineyards around our state.
4 Veteran-Owned Coffee Shops
Sip handcrafted beverages while honoring past and present military members at these veteran-owned coffee shops and roasters.
Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum
In Jacksonville, the Onslow Veterans Pow Wow connects Native American service members to their heritage — and honors veterans from all backgrounds.
In Action & In Business Across North Carolina
For the more than 720,000 veterans who call our state home, North Carolina’s deep military tradition is a lived point of pride. Our former and current service members — and the communities that support them — are beacons of bravery and possibility.
The History of North Carolina’s Military Bases
Our state’s landscapes and natural features have distinguished it as a magnet over the decades for training service members. From the first World War to the present day, each base plays a critical role within the nation’s military.
The House That Love Built
Sixteen years ago, two close friends in Statesville — soldiers who’d been wounded in the Iraq War — set out on a journey to help themselves by helping others. Today, their nonprofit Purple Heart Homes has resulted in thousands of grateful families across the country.
