VETE Services

Did you know Virginia has 863 instructional institutions approved to provide training to veterans and dependents? Have you been able to attend one of these institutions because of the ? This June marks the 79th anniversary of the GI Bill.

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For 79 years, the GI Bill has been providing opportunities for millions of men and women to pursue higher education who may not have been able to afford it otherwise. $771M was the amount of GI Bill benefits paid in FFY21 to Virginia recipients alone!
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Attention Virginia Educators! The Virginia War Memorial is offering free professional development seminars in June and July through the Virginia War Memorial 2023 Summer Teacher Institutes. These opportunities are geared towards middle and high school educators, but open to all. For details on dates, times, topics, and registration information, please visit https://bit.ly/VWMteacherinstitutes2023.

June 22, 2023 marks the 79th anniversary of the GI Bill that has allowed millions of veterans to attend vocational schools or on-the-job training opportunities.

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ICYMI: Watch the Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony, presented by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

The ceremony was held at 11 a.m. May 29, 2023, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia.

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67th Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony in Richmond, Virginia The Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony, presented by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, was held at 11 a.m. May 29, 2023, at the Virginia War Me...

The Virginia SkillBridge Program helps transitioning service members in their goal of civilian employment. Transitioning service members that are within 180 days of separation may qualify for a SkillBridge internship. It provides you with real-world experience while you get paid from the military. Internships may lead to full-time employment after separation. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/VAskillbridge.

Recently we were so pleased to celebrate Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center resident, Claire Parrish's 100th birthday! Happy birthday, Claire and thank you for your service!

Please join us for the Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony, airing at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, from the Virginia War Memorial.

Because of the weather, the ceremony will be held indoors so seating is limited. But you can watch:

- On TV, broadcast on WTVR-TV, CBS-6
- Streaming on Facebook, at Facebook.com/VirginiaVeteransServices
- Online, at wtvr.com/live2

The laying of memorial wreaths will take place in the Shrine of Memory: 20th Century upon completion of the indoor program.

The Memorial Day Concert by the Richmond Cadet Alumni Band and Friends will still be at 2 p.m., indoors at Veterans Hall.

Wherever you may be, may we all take a moment to remember and honor those U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces.

Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony

UPDATE: The annual Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony will be held indoors at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, because of the weather.

Seating will be limited, but please make plans to watch the ceremony broadcast on WTVR-TV, CBS-6 in Richmond.

Or, watch the broadcast online at Facebook.com/VirginiaVeteransServices and wtvr.com/live2.

The laying of memorial wreaths will take place in the Shrine of Memory: 20th Century upon completion of the indoor program.

The Memorial Day Concert by the Richmond Cadet Alumni Band and Friends will still be at 2 p.m., indoors at Veterans Hall.

Wherever you may be, may we all take a moment to remember and honor those U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces.

Honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day. The Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, VA this Monday, May 29, 2023. Speakers will include Virginia Secretary of Veteran and Defense Affairs, the Honorable Craig Crenshaw and the Adjutant General of Virginia, Major General Timothy Williams. For more details on this and other Memorial Day events happening throughout the Commonwealth, please visit: https://bit.ly/MemorialDayPreview2023

Are you a veteran who has found yourself caught up in the criminal justice system? The Virginia Department of Veterans Services Justice Involved Services is here to offer you confidential and judgement free assistance for those involved with:

- Veteran and/or problem-solving treatment dockets
- Local jails and state prisons
- Probation and/or parole supervision

Please contact us at 804-225-4734 or [email protected].

How We Support Justice Involved Veterans The Department of Veterans Services’ Virginia Veteran and FamilySupport Justice Involved Services provides resource connections, carecoordination, and suppor...

Virginia veterans, we can help you transition to professional and personal success in your civilian life. Our V3T regional coordinators offer free guidance, career help, workshops and more. Connect at 804-389-1783, email [email protected] or dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/virginia-vaules-veterans-v3-transition-program.