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Rep. Martin Speaks to American Legion Post 116
Rep. Grier Martin addressed the monthly meeting of American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina. After a well-prepared grilled dinner, Rep. Martin spoke about things the legislature has done to help North Carolina veterans and military families. Post members also expressed several concerns, with jobs and employment at the top of the list.
Grier at NC State ROTC ceremony
The N.C. State ROTC Department held a change of command ceremony August 19. Rep. Grier Martin attended the event where Lt. Col. Ken Ratashak turned over command to Lt. Col. Randall Wheeler. Lt. Col. Ratashak has been at N.C. State since 2008 and is retiring from the Army.
Grier Protects Troops From Predatory Lending
Rep. Martin spoke out against HB 810, a bill that will allow predatory lenders to charge exorbitant interest rates to citizens. The bill would place a particular burden on our servicemembers and is opposed by the leaders of all North Carolina’s military bases. Our senior citizens would also be harmed and the AARP is opposed [...]
Martin Delivers Keynote Speech at Garner Veteran’s Day Celebration
Grier Martin was the keynote speaker at the Town of Garner’s Veteran’s Day Celebration, Nov. 11, 2010 at at Aversboro Road Baptist Church. Martin spoke of the need to take care of our current generation of returning veterans. Martin is an Army veteran of Afghanistan and currently serves in the Army Reserve with an airborne [...]
Martin Military Bills Signed Into Law
Three of Rep. Grier Martin’s bills benefiting North Carolina’s military community became law today. In a ceremony at the National Guard Armory in Morrisville the Governor signed HB76, HB412, and HB614. HB76 helps ensure that servicemembers wishes for the disposition of their remains will be followed in North Carolina. HB412 modernizes the military justice laws [...]
NC: Model State for Military Voting
Grier Martin was recently featured in a Public News Service broadcast on military voting in North Carolina. The broadcast highlighted recent legislation that has made it easier for deployed servicemembers to cast a ballot. Rep. Martin’s HB614, awaiting signature by the Governor, will build upon the significant improvements made in S.L. 2009-537, based on language [...]
82nd Airborne Chorus Peforms at General Assembly
The 82nd Airborne Division’s All-American Chorus performed at the General Assembly Wednesday. The Chorus is made up entirely of paratroopers, most of whom are combat veterans and all of whom are talented singers. The Chorus performed the traditional airborne song “Blood on the Risers,” “Carolina In My Mind”, and a medley of the songs of [...]
Memorial Day at The Heritage of Raleigh
Grier spoke at the annual Memorial Day ceremony at The Heritage of Raleigh. The ceremony included patriotic music and speeches from Heritage residents who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Grier spoke of his experiences in Afghanistan and of the important example set by earlier generations of veterans.
The Heritage of Raleigh is a senior living community located off of Falls of the Neuse Road.
Serving our Homeless Veterans
Raleigh-area homeless veterans had a chance to get healthcare, food, showers and info on VA benefits, job training, housing and other services at the annual Veterans Stand Down yesterday.
The Stand Down commenced with a brief ceremony where Rep. Grier Martin, an Afghanistan veteran, was the keynote speaker. Rep. Martin noted that when every veteran took their oath of enlistment, they took on an obligation to our nation. At the same time, however, our nation took on an obligation to that veteran. Ending homelessness amongst veterans is a way to fulfill that obligation.
Rep. Martin is the sponsor of HB1573, which would help the state, and federal governments deliver services to homeless veterans.
Secretary of Defense appoints Martin to Advisory Board