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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.

COVID-19 Update

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

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.

Gov. Evers, Sec. Kolar. Sec. Barca, VFW of Wisconsin, and Rolling Thunder of Wisconsin unveiled the POW/MIA Chair of Honor in the Wisconsin State Capitol.

George Lake at the Veterans Home at King looks beautiful surrounded by fall leaves. This spot is near Ainsworth Hall, where our pontoon boat parks.

The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program program at Union Grove recently made a short move across campus to Fairchild Hall, a newer, larger facility.

New murals were recently installed on the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. The murals, created by the Veteran Print Project, depict Wisconsin veterans and raise awareness of their contributions after their military service ends.

Members at our Wisconsin Veterans Homes enjoyed seeing their loved ones at our recent car parades. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery received a donated flag from 10-year-old Jaden Conerly. Jaden's grandfather, Lindford W. Southard, is inurned in the cemetery.

Join us for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum "Talking Spirits Virtual Cemetery Tour" and hear fascinating stories of those buried in Forest Hill Cemetery.

News

WDVA Announces 2020 Woman Veteran of the Year >>Read More...

Statement of WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar Regarding Artwork on Exterior of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum >>Read More...

WDVA Honors Wisconsin Veterans with Virtual Celebration >>Read More...

Sec. Kolar: Veterans Are an

Example of Courage and Heroism in Difficult Times >>Read More...

Events

HAPPENING NOW! - Virtual Talking Spirits Cemetery Tour
HAPPENING NOW! - WDVA's Virtual Veterans Day Observation
December 9 & 10 - 3 Virtual Roundtables on Supporting Our Veterans
December 11 - Virtual Drink & Draw with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
December 15 - Virtual Trivia Night with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
December 18 - Movie Night & Virtual Discussion of Joyeux Noel with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
January 28, 2021 - Curator Conversations: Rock Force, a book by Kevin Mauer hosted by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum