Military and Veterans Advisory Committee

The Military and Veterans Advisory Committee consists of members appointed by the Board of Commissioners to promote military and Veterans affairs functions and activities in the community and to provide recommendations to the Town Manager and Board of Commissioners in planning programs and activities to enhance the quality of life and recognition of military residents, veterans and their families in the community.

The committee consists of nine (9) members who serve two (2) year terms. Members may serve an unlimited number of appointed terms, upon the approval of the Board of Commissioners. Due to the nature of the committee, members must have military service (past or present), including retirement from service or a veteran or a current service member (in any military branch.)

All members are to be residents of the Town of Spring Lake or municipal influence area and serve voluntarily.

The committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

If you live inside the Town limits and would like to serve on this committee, please complete an application and turn it into the Town Clerk.

Committee or Board Application

Click here for Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Charter

Committee members:

Commissioner Marvin Lackman Ex Officio Term Expires N/A

Armand Caron Chair American Legion Post 230 Term Expires 8/1/25

Robert Kennedy At Large Member VFW 9103 Term Expires 6/12/25

Tim Baker Secretary Nam Knights Term Expires 6/10/26

Ingrid Turner VFW 4542 Spring Lake Memorial Term Expires 6/26/25

Irene Rosa At Large Member Term Expires 10/9/25

Jesse Underwood At Large Member Term Expires 8/12/26

Issac Castleberry Vice Chair Term Expires 9/9/26

Roy Villaflor At Large Member Term Expires 3/24/27

Vacant At Large Member

Military Banner Program

Banners will be on display starting on Armed Forces Day (May 17, 2025) through Veterans Day (November 11, 2025). All banner locations shall be determined by the Town of Spring Lake.

Order Due Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Town of Spring Lake Military Banner Program was initiated by the Town to honor and recognize Veterans, active-duty service members, and organizations.

The banners are 24″ wide x 48″ tall and made of heavy vinyl, printed the same on both sides with the service person’s photo, full name, and branch of the military. Organization banners will provide their logo and the organization’s date founded.

The banners are displayed in downtown Spring Lake on Main Street. If Main Street fills up with the banners, then the banners will be displayed on Spring Ave., Bragg Blvd., and NC HWY 210. The number of banners and location is subject to change.

Program Guidelines:
Eligibility
• Honoree must be an active, retired, or honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces service branches (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force).

Application
Applications must be submitted along with:

• Proof of military service and active-duty dates (e.g., Military ID, DD214, etc.).
• Honorable discharge or retirement papers (e.g., DD214, WD A)
• GO, NAVPERS) if applicable.
• High-resolution digital image of the honoree in official uniform (with no objects). Original photos will be returned. Digital photos are preferred.

Military Banner Program Application 2025

Organization Banner Program Application 2025

Once the application and required documents have been submitted to the Town of Spring Lake, the materials will be reviewed by Town Staff. If selected, proof of the banner will be provided to the applicant for final approval and must be signed.

Waiver and Limitations
The Town of Spring Lake is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to age, vandalism, or any acts of nature, including high winds. Any loss or damage to an installed banner will be handled at the discretion of the Town. The Town reserves the right to not install a banner if the above requirements have not been met. All banners are the property of the Town of Spring Lake.

RETURNING BANNERS

Please drop off banners at Town Hall, 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, by May 2, 2025, to be inspected along with the Returning Banner Application.

Completed applications may be submitted via email to: cnoble@townofspringlake.com or pmoore@townofspringlake.com Or mailed to: Town of Spring Lake, Attn: Military Banner Program, 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390.

**Cash/Credit Cards are accepted in-person only or make checks/money orders payable to the Town of Spring Lake Military Banner Program**

Please visit https://militarytributebanners.org/north-carolina/spring-lake-nc.html for more information.

Veteran of the Year Application

We are excited to announce the **Veteran of the Year** program, presented by the *Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee*!

Do you know a veteran who has made outstanding contributions to our community? Now is your chance to recognize them! To nominate an eligible veteran, please fill out the application form or visit Town Hall to pick up a form.

Here’s what we’re looking for: https://shorturl.at/zGm1i

**Deadline for submissions: Friday, September 19, 2025**

The application is available here

Please submit your application to:

**Carly Autry (Town Clerk) ** at clerk@townofspringlake.com
**Commissioner Marvin Lackman** at marvin.lackman@townofspringlake.com

Veteran of the Year

2022 – Charles Miller
2023 – George Reed
2024 – Jennifer Alexander
2025 –

The Town of Spring Lake • 300 Ruth Street • Spring Lake, NC 28390 Town Hall: (910) 605-1634 • Water Department: (910) 703 – 8912

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