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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.

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Wisconsin: It's More You

We stand ready to welcome veterans transitioning to civilian life. Discover what makes Wisconsin the place for veterans to be. Learn More

Women Veterans

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

Zero Veteran Suicide

Suicide is preventable. Collaboration is the key. Working together let's achieve a state with zero veteran suicides. Join Us

Members from the Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls visited Target Field in Minnesota to cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Twins bested the Brewers, but a fun time was had by all.

Members from our Veterans Home at Union Grove attended a picnic in July. Dozens of volunteers helped put on the successful event.

The Women Veterans Retreat at the Trinity Equestrian Center included activities such as yoga, pickleball, and equine therapy.

Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program Regional Coordinators came to Madison for training in early August. VORP has now expanded to all 72 counties across Wisconsin.

Members at our Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls were joined by family members for the annual family picnic on August 18. This year's theme was the Wild West!

Members at the Veterans Home at King enjoy a beautiful day fishing on Rainbow Lake.

Secretary Zimmerman presented a certificate of appreciation to Veteran Tamara Hagen alongside Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch at the Wisconsin State Fair.

News

WDVA Announces the Wisconsin Conference on Veterans Issues

WDVA to Expand Homeless Veteran Program, Services to Green Bay >>Read More...

Wisconsin announces talent attraction initiative, welcomes service members transitioning to civilian life >>Read More...

WDVA Veterans Events

September 11, 2018 - Blood Drive at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls
September 24-25, 2018 - Wisconsin Conference on Veterans Issues in Appleton - Register today!
September 24, 2018 - Fox Valley Veterans Council Salutes You featuring Secretary Zimmerman at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Stadium
October 6, 2018 - Wau-King Together for Dementia Awareness at our Veterans Home at King

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