Of all the states in the country, North Carolina has the 4th largest population of active and retired military personnel. The latest data indicates there are an estimated 120,000 active duty personnel living in North Carolina. at the nine military bases.
Military bases in North Carolina:
- Pope Air Force Base – Fayetteville
- Seymour Johnson Air Force Base – Goldsboro
- Fort Bragg – Fayetteville
- Simmons Army Field – Fayetteville
- USCG Air Station – Elizabeth City
- Camp Lejeune Marine Base – Jacksonville
- Cherry Point Air Station – Havelock
- New RIver Air Station – Jacksonville
- Cherry Point Naval Air Depot – North of Havelock
In addition to the active duty, there are over 25,000 soldiers, marines, and airmen that serve in the National Guard or Reserve Forces! Records show that most of these military personnel have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operating Enduring Freedom (OEF).
When these service members are ready to buy a home, it is important that they understand all of the benefits they are entitled to through the VA home loan program. LowVARates specializes in assisting veterans and active duty members in applying for and becoming approved for a VA loan.
