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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

A Veterans Home at King Member enjoys cotton candy during Carnival Day. Members also enjoyed a petting zoo, carnival games, and tasty treats.

USMC Veteran Kimberly Graff, Milton, is WDVA's 2018 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year. L to R: Secretary Zimmerman, Graff, husband William, daughter Talia.

Team Mission Wisconsin visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord to educate transitioning service members and their spouses about why Wisconsin is the best place to live and work.

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.

Women Veterans share their expertise in vocations like plumbing and welding during the Wisconsin Conference on Veterans Issues “Breaking Barriers: Women in the Trades” session.

WDVA Veterans Events

October 13, 2018 - Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours XX: Public Tours
October 18, 2018 - Open House and Mural Unveiling at the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program Chippewa Falls
October 23, 2018 - Job Fair for Wisconsin Veterans Home at King at the Waupaca Area Job Center

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