Wisconsin Welcomes Veterans

Offering unwavering support and recognition for Wisconsin veterans and their families for their invaluable contributions to our state and nation.

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County/Tribal Veteran Service Officers

The state of Wisconsin has 72 County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) and 11 Tribal Veterans Service Officers (TVSOs) to assist veterans and their families with state and federal benefits and services. Find your CVSO/TVSO, as well as resources for CVSOs and TVSOs here.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Find resources here to learn about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and services, including healthcare, disability compensation, and education. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) provides state-specific programs, while the VA manages federal benefits.

Benefits and Services

The State of Wisconsin has a long history of providing benefits and services to state residents who entered active duty from Wisconsin and continue to reside in the state. These are provided in order to supplement and complement those provided to veterans by the federal government.

Cemeteries and Military Honors

Driver and Vehicle Licensing

Education

Employment

Grants

Housing and Financial Services

Mental Health and Recovery

Outdoor Recreation

Tribal Veterans

Wisconsin Veterans Homes

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Women Veterans

A Community United in Service and Support

View snapshots capturing our veterans’ unity and strength in action. Each photo reflects the bonds and resilience within our community.

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On May 7, 2025, WDVA Secretary James Bond finished the second round of personally visiting all 72 County Veteran Service Offices in Wisconsin. These visits offered a chance to receive valuable feedback and hear how WDVA can better support our CVSOs in serving the needs of our veteran population. Additionally, he provided them with WDVA updates and highlighted Governor Evers' 2025-27 Executive Budget proposals in support of Wisconsin veterans.

May 14, 2025 – WDVA Secretary James Bond attended and spoke at the Wisconsin Lao Veterans of America, Hmong-Lao Veterans Day ceremony in Cadott, WI. During the ceremony, he was presented with a “Medal of Valor” for his support for the Hmong-Lao Veterans Community in the state over the past two years as WDVA Secretary.

Sec. Bond visits with the UW MIA Recovery and Identification Project

Elvis visits with members at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King – March 2024

TVSOs visited the Wisconsin Veterans Homes and donated to their fellow veterans.

The Easter Bunny met with members at King.

Sec. Bond spoke at Veterans Day at the Capitol in April.

Secretary Bond with Veteran Service Organization Leaders at King

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A Legacy of Support

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs was created in 1945 to consolidate separate veterans programs under one agency. Today, the WDVA provides grants and a variety of services to eligible Wisconsin veterans and their families.

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