Veterans Information
Veterans Information
Burial at Sea Program
The tradition of burial at sea is an ancient one. As far as anyone knows this has been a practice as long as people have gone to sea. In earlier times, the body was sewn into a weighted shroud, usually sailcloth. The body was then sent over the side, usually with an appropriate religious ceremony. Many burials at sea took place as recently as World War II when naval forces operated at sea for weeks, and months at a time. Since World War II many service members, veterans, and family members have chosen to be buried at sea.
Department of Defense
Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, Washington DC 20420
Phone: 202.273.5781
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810 Vermont Avenue, Washington DC 20420
Phone: 202.273.5781
Website | Directions | I am a Veteran
Awards & Decorations
Awards and Decorations of the United States Armed Forces are the military awards including decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the U.S. military. Together with military badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.
Military Funeral & Burial Benefits
The rendering of Military Funeral Honors is a way to show the nation's deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. This ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration a grateful nation can provide to the veteran's family. This website will provide information on Military Funeral Honors along with helpful links to websites related to other military and veterans' issues. The website will also serve as a resource tool for our nation's funeral directors as they assist veterans' families by arranging Military Funeral Honors.
North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs
North Carolina Veterans Driver License
Recreation & Travel
Wilmington Veterans Health Care Center
Wilmington Health Care Center
1705 Gardner Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-343-5300
Webpage|Directions|Other Locations
The new 80,742 square foot Wilmington Health Care Center opened in May of 2013 to provide exceptional health care to Veterans in the Wilmington and Brunswick communities and throughout coastal Carolina.
Note: The Wilmington Health Care Center is located on the grounds of the Wilmington International Airport.
1705 Gardner Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-343-5300
Webpage|Directions|Other Locations
The new 80,742 square foot Wilmington Health Care Center opened in May of 2013 to provide exceptional health care to Veterans in the Wilmington and Brunswick communities and throughout coastal Carolina.
Note: The Wilmington Health Care Center is located on the grounds of the Wilmington International Airport.
Additional Resources
- Veterans - Find information for U.S. Military Veterans and their Families.
- eBenefits - This site is the result of a collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). They serve Veterans, Service members, Wounded Warriors, their family members, and their authorized caregivers.
- National Resource Directory - This site provides access to thousands of services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. Wounded warriors, Service Members, veterans, families and caregivers can find information on key topics such as health care, employment and education.
Page updated: 10/30/18