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Welcome to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission is to work on behalf of Wisconsin's veterans community — veterans, their families and their survivors — in recognition of their service and sacrifice to our state and nation.

MyWisVets

Apply for state veteran benefits online with the MyWisVets Portal

I Am Not Invisible

A unique exhibit highlighting the military experiences of women veterans is being offered as a traveling exhibit throughout the state. Learn More

Women Veterans

The WDVA recognizes the contributions of women veterans and provides outreach for women veterans programs and issues. Read More

Help in Your Community

Your local Tribal and County Veterans Service Officers can help determine the benefits and services for which you are eligible. Find your TVSO/CVSO

Gov. Tony Evers joined WDVA Secretary-designee Mary Kolar and community partners for the groundbreaking of John R. Moses Hall at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.

Wollersheim Distillery presents a donation of $50,400 to the WDVA. The funds came from sales of its Red, White and Blue American Whiskey.

Secretary Kolar joins Senator Risser, Senator Miller and others in support of efforts by the University of Wisconsin to recover, identify, and repatriate Wisconsin MIA service members

Secretary-designee Kolar and WDVA staff help out Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin River Area and community volunteers with a Veteran Build for the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Women veterans from across Wisconsin participated in alternative therapies at the annual Women Veterans Retreat at Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Claire.

Volunteers enjoy the photo booth at the Western-themed volunteer banquet. Last year, volunteers at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King contributed 23,530 hours!

Governor Tony Evers joined WDVA Secretary-designee Mary Kolar in announcing $400,000 in grants to five Wisconsin organizations offering assistance to veteran entrepreneurs.

News

WDVA Announces 2019 Woman Veteran of the Year AWard Recipient >> Read More...

I Am Not Invisible Traveling Exhibit Showcases Women Veterans in Wisconsin >>Read More...

Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce More Than $400,000 in Veteran Entrepreneurship Grants >> Read More...

WDVA Veterans Events

NOW OPEN! In My Spare Moments: The Art of Harold F. Schmitz exhibit at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
November 7-15 - Exhibit Opening of "I Am Not Invisible" at the Wisconsin State Capitol
November 11, 2019 - Veterans Day
November 11, 2019 - Guided Tours at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, REGISTER TODAY!
November 14, 2019 - Trivia Night at the Museum, REGISTER TODAY!
November 21, 2019 - Mess Night at the Museum: My Lessons from Afghanistan at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

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