NC National Guard

NCNG 440th Army Band, traveled to Western North Carolina to perform at the Biltmore Estates in Asheville, NC during their 250th anniversary celebration tour starting 1 July, 2026.

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(U.S. Army📷 by Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Samuels)

Twenty-five years later, the NCNG continues to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001. From commemorative ceremonies here at home to overseas, our Soldiers and Airmen continue to serve in the spirit of those who sacrificed that day.

Congratulations to Lt. Col. Michael Sterling, named SPP Director of the Year – Large Military Group!

Sterling led partnerships with Moldova, Malawi, Zambia and Botswana, overseeing 57 security cooperation events that strengthened partner capabilities across Europe and Africa.

Finding the gap before the enemy does. 💻 Spc. Hunter Chambers, 60th Troop Command, leads a red team at #CyberShield2026 in Little Rock, AR, sharpening blue team defense skills.

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📷 Story by Sgt. Brittany Burton

Charlotte ID Card Office ceases operations on 31 July 2026.
Alternatives for DEERS and ID Card services from the NCNG are:
McLeansville (4258 Camp Burton Road, McLeansville, NC 27301),
Raleigh (1636 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607), and...