Veteran Services

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  • Replacement of all paper based USID cards with four- or five-year expiration dates will occur by Dec. 31, 2025,” according to the Defense Manpower Data Center.

    If you are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), the nearest military ID card-issuing office can provide the new version.

    The easiest way to find a location and make an appointment is by going to the RAPIDS ID Card Office Online website (https://idco .dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator).

    (Source: Military Officer’s Magazine Vol 23, Issue 8)

Good to Know:

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs supports the uniformed military, both active and reserve, and their families and installations and communities as well as military veterans, their families, facilities and services in North Carolina.

Area Veteran Service Offices:

REGION IV State Veteran Service Center - Wilson
(919) 664-1185

Nash County Veteran Service Office
(252) 462-2720

Wilson County Veteran Service Office
(252) 237-2422

Edgecombe County Veteran Service Office
(252) 641-6286

A cover page for the NC DMVA resource guide featuring a silhouette of a soldier, the North Carolina flag, and the dates May 20th, 1775, and April 12th, 1776. The page includes the NC DMVA logo, website, and contact information, emphasizing support for veterans, active military, and their families.

The 2024-2025 Resource Guide is a combination of information compiled from the N.C. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Commerce, and state and federal resources. This is one central location where you can find some of the most frequently accessed resources available to veterans, military service members, and their families. It is not an exhaustive list of all resources or protections available. Please contact NC DMVA if you have questions regarding the content or if you need additional assistance.

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The Department of Veteran’s Affairs is charged with providing lifelong healthcare services, disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, life insurance, and burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members.