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Nickname: The Tar Heel State Capital: Raleigh Population: 10,596,562 VA VISN: VISN 6
American Legion

The American Legion in North Carolina

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289
Local Posts
83
Counties Served
96
With Websites
190
With Phone

Contact Information Coverage

Phone
66%
Email
33%
Website
33%

Top Counties by Legion Posts

Wake County 18 posts
Mecklenburg County 12 posts
Union County 11 posts
Rowan County 10 posts
Randolph County 9 posts
Pitt County 8 posts
Wilson County 8 posts
Brunswick County 7 posts
Forsyth County 7 posts
Lenoir County 7 posts

Veteran Population

703,142 Total Veterans
6.7% of Population
617,622 Male Veterans
85,520 Female Veterans

Veterans by Service Era

Era Veterans Percentage
Post-9/11 124,672 17.7%
Gulf War Era 305,666 43.5%
Vietnam Era 216,848 30.8%
Korean Conflict 38,992 5.5%
World War II 10,277 1.2%
Peacetime 4,384,943 22.1%

About North Carolina

Known for its beautiful coastlines and historical sites, North Carolina provides a supportive environment for veterans, offering benefits like tax exemptions, educational programs, and healthcare services.

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