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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

November 15, 2018 - Mess Night at the Museum: PTSD and Shell Shock, REGISTER NOW!
November 28, 2018 - Veterans Assistance Forum in Janesville
December 5, 2018 - Veterans Assistance Forum in the Wisconsin Dells area
December 7, 2018 - Deadline for Women Who Have Served in the Military to submit survey - TAKE SURVEY NOW
December 7, 2018 - Pearl Harbor Rememberance Ceremonies at all of the Wisconsin Veterans Homes.
December 12, 2018 - Veterans Assistance Forum in Sheboygan
December 15, 2018 - Wreaths Across America at all 3 Wisconsin Veteran Cemeteries. Sponsor a wreath today!

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