North Carolina Governor Josh Stein took a notable step for military families yesterday, announcing at Fayetteville Technical Community College that the state will join the “Do Your Part” initiative, a collaborative effort initiated by Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association, as reported by the Governor’s Office. This program aims to strengthen state efforts in supporting military families, addressing their unique needs and challenges to enhance their overall well-being.
“Just as servicemembers and their families have served us, we must serve them,” Governor Stein asserted, acknowledging the crucial role of community support for military families in sustaining military recruiting and readiness efforts, his words reflecting a deep commitment to augment the security not only of North Carolina but the nation at large, as per the Governor’s Office announcement. Blue Star Families, a national nonprofit, plays a central part in this initiative; it assists Blue Star families to bridge the gap between military life and the communities where they reside while on active duty. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, who chairs the initiative, welcomed North Carolina’s involvement, emphasizing the collective strength derived from states supporting military families.
The commitment to military families in North Carolina goes beyond joining the “Do Your Part” initiative, as evidenced by the enactment of four bills this year that streamline processes for military spouses transferring professional licenses, ease driver’s license renewals, simplify public school enrollment for their children, and offer military students reduced tuition at University of North Carolina System schools. These actions signify not just momentary efforts, but an enduring pledge to make the state accommodating for those connected to the Armed Forces…