Every Veterans Day, PBS North Carolina honors and celebrates the courage, sacrifice and dedication of our nation’s veterans. Through powerful performances, personal stories, independent films and more, we share remarkable journeys of resilience and service on PBS NC and the PBS app.
Join us for the premiere of Salute to Service, a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration featuring performances by opera superstar Angel Blue, jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and country music legend Trace Adkins, Monday, 11/10, 9 PM on PBS NC.
Below, explore featured programs and meet the veterans who contribute their remarkable talents behind the scenes at PBS North Carolina.
Country music legend Trace Adkins joins the U.S. Army Field Band to host "Salute to Service 2025: A Veterans Day Celebration." Featuring unforgettable performances by opera superstar Angel Blue, jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and Trace Adkins himself.
Watch Salute to Service, Monday, 11/10, 9 PM on PBS NC and the PBS app.
Explore the life of Eddie L. Ferguson, one of the first African American Navy Frogmen, the predecessors of today’s Navy SEALs. Overcoming systemic racism, Ferguson’s journey is one of resilience, courage and groundbreaking achievements.
Watch 33 Black Frog: An American Story, Tuesday, 11/11, 2 PM on PBS NC and streaming now on the PBS app.
Narrated by Keith Morrison of "Dateline," this documentary reveals how the breaking of Germany's top-secret Enigma Code at Bletchley Park in the United Kingdom was one of World War II's biggest secrets, alongside the atomic bombs. Some historians estimate that deciphering the German military code shortened the war by two years and possibly saved 14 million lives.
Watch Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer, Tuesday, 11/11, 4 PM on PBS NC and streaming now on the PBS app.
PBS North Carolina celebrates and honors the more than 720,000 veterans who call North Carolina home. Among them, some are dedicated members of our PBS North Carolina team, working behind the scenes, on the ground and high atop towers across the state.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the veterans who work for PBS North Carolina for their service and for generously sharing their talents with our diverse North Carolina communities, spanning from the coast to the mountains. Their commitment and expertise enrich our mission and the lives of those we touch.
Hear the stories of seven North Carolinians who served in the Vietnam War. 1,612 people from the state died in the conflict, including the youngest U.S. serviceman to die in the war and one of the eight women. Thousands of Vietnam veterans with post-trauma stress or other disabilities find relief at “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Watch The Wall That Heals, streaming now on the PBS app.
This documentary explores one North Carolina's community's efforts to honor its Vietnam War veterans. The town of Garner invited “The Wall That Heals” to remember those who died in Vietnam, to honor those who went to Vietnam, and to educate people about the sacrifices made by our Vietnam War veterans.
Watch Home, With Honor. streaming now on the PBS app.
Wilmington, North Carolina, proudly holds the title of the first WWII Heritage City in the U.S. During and after World War II, many cities around the world were profoundly affected by the war, and some have preserved or commemorated their wartime history as part of their cultural heritage. Wilmington's restored USO facility and historical sites, like Fort Fisher and the Battleship North Carolina, offer visitors a chance to delve into the rich history of World War II. The city's commitment to preserving this heritage is a tribute to the sacrifices made during the war and provides a unique opportunity to honor and learn from this pivotal period in American history.
Watch more from NC Weekend, Thursdays, 9 PM on PBS NC and streaming now on the PBS app.
These North Carolina resources provide vital support to veterans, and offer assistance with healthcare, benefits, and various services through state and federal government agencies.
Explore the daring and unknown histories of the remarkable women pilots, journalists, guerrillas and spies who fought, flew, and died in the Second World War as they defied expectations, overcame prejudices, and often outperformed their male counterparts. This series sheds light on some of the most perilous, courageous, and unwritten stories of the women who led the charge.
Watch WWII Women on the Frontline, streaming now on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport.
Brave women across Europe risked it all to battle against Hitler ’s Nazi hordes behind enemy lines.
The chronological tales of the deceptions and countermeasures used by both sides of World War II to deadly effect.
Watch Deception: World War II, streaming now on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport.
World War II's start sees deception in its infancy from code breaking to inflatable tanks.
Hosted by Air Force combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, "After Action" reveals the experiences of 21 diverse veterans from across the country. Conversations about life before, during and after action provide a deeper appreciation for those who’ve served.
Watch After Action, streaming now on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport.
