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.

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!

The PACT Act

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. For more information, click here. Find Federal VA Resources HERE.

Suicide Prevention

For information about state benefits and additional resources pertaining to suicide prevention, click here. Veterans in crisis should dial 988+1 for the Veteran Crisis Line.

Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club visited members at King and presented a donation to the KX. Thank you Rolling Thunder MC!

Secretary-designee James Bond salutes during The Marines' Hymn at the Veterans Day ceremony at the Capitol with Governor Tony Evers and the Madison Veterans Council.

Governor Tony Evers and Secretary-designee James Bond awarded Kerry McAllen the 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year.

The Herpetology Society from UW Stevens Point brought some reptiles for members in Ainsworth Hall to meet.

Secretary-designee Bond and WDVA Tribal Liaison Melissa Doud celebrated with many of the Wisconsin TVSOs the retirement of Oneida TVSO Kerry Metoxen.

Members at King enjoy painting items from the woodworking shop.

Events

November 16, 2023 - Mess Night at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
November 24, 2023 - Virtual Movie Night Discussion – War Machine (2017) with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
View photos of past and recent events on WDVA's Flickr photo album