Help us help vets with an individual contribution in your community. The best way to impact the vets around you is with hands-on assistance through your business, a veteran service organization, and in your community. You can also help our emergency aid initiative with a donation to the Military Family Assistance Fund.
VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL Join us for Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Interact with LDVA staff and legislators Louisiana Honor Medal Presentation* Press Conference on Capitol Steps Veteran Resource Tables in Memorial Hall** Visit the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park Questions:...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2024 LDVA, VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS TO PROTECT THEIR BENEFITS AMID PENDING LEGISLATION BATON ROUGE, La.—LDVA Secretary Charlton Meginley and state leaders from multiple veterans service organizations (VSO) are partnering to advocate on behalf of Louisiana veterans to protect their benefits as...
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Veterans, have you received your Louisiana Honor Medal? If not, you can receive yours during a presentation at Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20! To apply for an honor medal, email veteran@la.gov. All applications must be received by May 13. Medals will only be presented to...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2024 GOVERNOR LANDRY, SECRETARY MEGINLEY RECOGNIZE MILITARY CHILDREN DURING MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) joins Gov. Jeff Landry in recognizing all military children in honor of the Month of the Military...
Read MoreIndividual VA benefits and claims information is only given through an accredited Veterans Assistance Counselor.
