Military Affairs

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 
Yes
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 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedMemberPublic Member
Kevin Vereen 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedMemberretired military residing near Ft. Bragg
Brian Thomas Graybill 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedMemberPublic Member
Carolyn Rose Closs 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedMemberPublic Member
Arnold N. Gordon-Bray 8/1/20247/31/2026LimitedMemberPublic Member
David L. Hayden 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedChairPublic Member
Jimmy E. McMillian 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedMemberPublic Member
Angelia J. Washington 8/1/20247/31/2026LimitedMemberRetired military residing near Cherry Point
Dante Pittman 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedMemberNC resident who is a current or retired Member of the NC National Guard
Robert S. Cooley Jr. 8/1/20257/31/2025LimitedMemberNC resident who is a current or retired member of a reserver component of the Air Force, Army, Navy
Raquel Painter 8/1/20247/31/2026LimitedMemberRetired military residing near Camp Lejeune
Walter David Ham 8/1/20247/31/2026LimitedMemberretired military living near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
George G. Bonner 8/1/20257/31/2027LimitedMemberretired military from the Coast Guard


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