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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

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

Secretary-designee Kolar and WDVA staff help out Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin River Area and community volunteers with a Veteran Build for the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

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.

News

WDVA Announces 2019 Woman Veteran of the Year AWard Recipient >> Read More...

I Am Not Invisible Traveling Exhibit Showcases Women Veterans in Wisconsin >>Read More...

Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce More Than $400,000 in Veteran Entrepreneurship Grants >> Read More...

WDVA Veterans Events

NOW OPEN! In My Spare Moments: The Art of Harold F. Schmitz exhibit at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
November 21, 2019 - Mess Night at the Museum: My Lessons from Afghanistan at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
December 6, 2019 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
December 11, 2019 - A Night with the Author: Doug Bradley, Who'll Stop the Rain, FREE EVENT
December 12, 2019 - Drink & Draw at the Museum, REGISTER NOW!

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