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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.

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!

COVID-19 Update

Current information about COVID-19 and its affects on veterans programs, services, and resources in Wisconsin. Learn More

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects veterans and their families to mental health resources.. Connect with the Crisis Line.

WDVA Sec. Kolar met with VFW, American Legion, and DAV leadership at the 2022 VFW Mid-Winter Conference.

Secretary Kolar with leaders of DAV Wisconsin after receiving her ‘White Ribbon VA’ lapel pin which is a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture.

Members and staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls recently received COVID-19 vaccinations. We are proud to roll up our sleeves to keep our community safe

Sec. Kolar presented a certificate from Gov. Evers to American Legion Post 539 congratulating them on 75 years of service to women veterans. Post 539 is one of only two all-women veterans posts in Wisconsin.

Students from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design display their artwork inspired by veterans stories and partnered with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.

Our staff with the WDVA Food Service work tirelessly every day to provide all the food for both the King and Union Grove Veterans Homes.

Members in Olson Hall at King utilize the time indoors by painting decorations for their rooms and trying different styles of painting.

News

Visit WDVA's Veterans Day website for videos and more!

Grant Application Period Open for Nonprofits that Assist, Train Veteran Entrepreneurs >>Read More...

WDVA Awarded $4.2 Million for Homeless Veteran Program>>Read More...

Events

NOW OPEN! Souvenirs of Service: The Things They Kept exhibit at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
May 28, 2022 - Memorial Day 2022: Remembering Together, Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1 p.m.
May 29, 2022 - Memorial Day 2022: Remembering Together, Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 11 a.m.
May 30, 2022 - Memorial Day 2022: Remembering Together, Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 10 a.m.
June 4, 2022 - Women Veterans Retreat in Eau Claire, REGISTER NOW
June 13, 2022 - Combating Veteran Suicide: Suicide Prevention Forum in Brookfield, REGISTER NOW
June 22, 2022 - Combating Veteran Suicide: Suicide Prevention Forum in Madison, REGISTER NOW