North Carolina Military Affairs Commission
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | North Carolina Military Affairs Commission |
| Department | Military and Veterans Affairs |
| Governor Appointments | 13 |
| Total Board Positions | 44 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 143B-1311 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Term Length | 2 years |
| Purpose | The Commission shall provide advice, counsel, and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Secretary of Commerce, and other State agencies on initiatives, programs, and legislation that will continue and increase the role that North Carolina`s military installations, the National Guard, and the Reserves play in America`s defense strategy and the economic health and vitality of the State. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Lowery | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | Public Member |
| Kevin Vereen | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | retired military residing near Ft. Bragg |
| Brian Thomas Graybill | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | Public Member |
| Carolyn Rose Closs (Ret.) | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | Public Member |
| Arnold N. Gordon-Bray | August 1, 2024 | July 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Public Member |
| David L. Hayden | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Chair | Public Member |
| Jimmy E. McMillian | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | Public Member |
| Angelia J. Washington | August 1, 2024 | July 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Retired military residing near Cherry Point |
| Dante Pittman | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | NC resident who is a current or retired Member of the NC National Guard |
| Jimmie Wayne Riggins | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | NC resident who is a current or retired member of a reserver component of the Air Force, Army, Navy |
| Raquel Painter | August 1, 2024 | July 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | Retired military residing near Camp Lejeune |
| Walter David Ham | August 1, 2024 | July 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | retired military living near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base |
| George G. Bonner | August 1, 2025 | July 31, 2027 | Limited | Member | retired military from the Coast Guard |