Gov. Easley receives the National Guard Bureau Distinguished Service Award
The National Guard Bureau Distinguished Service Award was presented to Gov. Mike Easley Thursday in Raleigh.
Posted — UpdatedEasley has been a strong advocate for the military, especially on behalf of North Carolina military families and children.
In 2006, he launched the “N.C. Supporting Military Children” institutes to help educators better understand the challenges faced by children whose parents are deployed.
This year, Easley obtained state funds to open three Super Family Assistance Centers to help military families get faster and better access to information, referrals and guidance on military benefits and support programs.
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