Welcome!

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.

Heroes Helping Heroes

Join our Wisconsin Veterans Homes team and honor Wisconsin's veterans. We have jobs available that match your skill set and interests. Apply today!

The PACT Act

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. For more information, click here.

Suicide Prevention

For information about state benefits and additional resources pertaining to suicide prevention, click here. Veterans in crisis should dial 988+1 for the Veteran Crisis Line.

The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery hosted a Day of Service in honor of 9/11, thank you to all of the volunteers that participated.

Museum staff give a tour to UW Veteran Service Officers from thoughout the state.

Women Veterans from across Wisconsin gathered at Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Claire for the 7th Women Veterans Retreat.

Two members were honored at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King by the National Guard for their positive impression on Guard members who were assisting in Ainsworth Hall.

Nearly 160 years ago, the Emanicipation Proclamation ended slavery inthe Civil War South. This year at the 24th annual Talking Spirits tours attendees found out how that single event effected Wisconsin. Thank you to our actors, school groups, and public for attending this year.

UW Athletics and the WDVA recongized VFW State Commander Michele Rathke and American Legion State Commander Julie Muhle at the September 3 Salute to Veterans Badger football game.

Events

December 9, 2022 - Virtual Drink & Draw with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
December 16, 2022 - Movie Night Virtual Discussion with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum - The Hurt Locker (2008)
December 17, 2022 - Wreaths Across America at all Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
December 20, 2022 - Wisconsin Veterans Museum Trivia Night