RALEIGH -- Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted military families at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh over the weekend to thank veterans, military service members and their families for their service. The event is an annual tradition for Governor and First Lady McCrory.

"Honoring and supporting our veterans, active duty military members and military families are among our most important priorities," said Governor McCrory in a press release. "These families are the best of North Carolina and understand better than anyone the sacrifices that accompany military service."

In attendance were military families from numerous branches and bases including Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Camp Lejeune, Camp Johnson and the North Carolina National Guard.

"We want to do everything we can to support our military families and thank them for their service and sacrifice," said First Lady Ann McCrory. "Hosting these families at the Executive Mansion each year is a small way we can show our appreciation and support."