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.

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

Paralyzed Veterans of America was among 13 non profit organizations from across the state awarded grants by Secretary Kolar and Governor Tony Evers. Each organization works to ensure veterans and their families are properly cared for in Wisconsin.

On Veterans Day Secretary Kolar attended a wonderful breakfast with hundreds of veterans and others at UW-LaCrosse hosted by Freedom Honor Flight.

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

A volunteer at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery salutes a grave after placing a wreaths at the foot of a veteran’s grave during Wreaths Across America.

Women veterans from across Wisconsin participated in a day of fun and pampering at the Fall Women Veterans Wellness Day in Milwaukee.

Barry Alvarez presents a veteran with an autographed gameball at the UW Badgers Salute to Veterans Game.

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

WDVA Veterans Events

NOW OPEN! In My Spare Moments: The Art of Harold F. Schmitz exhibit at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
January 23, 2020 - Mess Night at the Museum, Sirens: How to Pee Standing Up - An Alarming Memoir of Combat and Coming Back Home. REGISTER NOW!
January 29, 2020 - Education Seminar - Caring for Veterans: Mind, Body, and Spirit. REGISTER HERE!
February 14, 2020 - Drink-N-Draw at the Museum, REGISTER TODAY!