Veterans Information

Veterans Information

• Burial and Survivor Benefits for Veterans
• Compensation and Pesion Benefits for Veterans
• Employment and Education for Veterans
• Health Issues and Benefits for Veterans
• Housing Help for Veterans
• Veterans Documents and Personnel Records

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.

• ​​​U.S. Navy Burial at Sea Program
• U.S. Navy Personnel Command Burial at Sea
• Navy Military Funerals (NAVPERS 15555D)
• Burial at Sea: A Time-Honored Tradition
• Casualty Assistance Officer

Department of Defense

• U.S. Department of Defense
• ​U.S. Department of Defense A-Z List
• U​.S. Department of Defense Websites
• ​Uniformed Services
• Officer Rank Insignias
• Enlisted Rank Insignias

Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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 Awards and Decorations​
• Replace Veterans' Medals, Awards & Decorations​

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.

• ​​Military Funeral Honors
• Burial Benefits for Veterans - USA.gov

North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs

• NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
• NC Division of Veterans Affairs
• NC State Veterans Homes
• NC Veterans Cemetery Program

North Carolina Veterans Driver License

• NC Session Law 2011-35 (Military Service Notation on Licenses)
  
• ​NC Veteran Driver License Designation

Recreation & Travel

• Armed Forces Resorts
• ​Armed Forces Vacation Club
• ​​DOD Lodging
• ​Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
• ​U.S. Military Campgrounds & RV Parks

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.

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