Public Veteran Events

Please join us for a special proclamation signing and lapel pin presentation ceremony to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Please contact 402-471-2458 or ndva@nebraska.gov to let us know you'll be attending. 

As a lasting memento of the nation's gratitude, the Vietnam War Commemoration designed a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin for Commemorative Partners to publicly present to each veteran who served during the Vietnam War period. Governor Ricketts, along with the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs and Nebraska National Guard will present pins to eligible veterans at the ceremony.

Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin.

Click here to learn about the Vietnam War Lapel Pin.

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Download the Vietnam War Veterans Day Flyer

Please join us at the hearing to show support for LB153, a bill which would exempt 50% of all military retirement pay from being taxed. This would not only increase the amount of the current exemption, but expand the number of people eligible for it, and include the National Guard and Reservists.

It would impact over 13,000 Nebraska veterans who receive military retirement pay and make our state more competitive with the states around us, most of which do not tax military retirement pay.

Where: Nebraska State Capitol, Room 1524

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CHALLENGE: The Big Red Challenge Obstacle Course Race creates an opportunity for veterans and civilians to come together and challenge themselves.

When is the race? Our 6th Annual Big Red Challenge will take place on June 8, 2019 in the Railyard (350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508)!

Start times:

Lil Red Challenge: 8:15am

7K Elite: 9:10am

7K Non-Competitive: 9:20am

Learn more at https://bigredchallenge.com/

Veterans are paired with senior certified law
students who will provide legal advice under
the supervision of clinical law faculty
VA Staff will be available to assist with
questions regarding VA services
Assistance limited to the follow legal issues:
Estate Planning Advice, Criminal Conviction
Set Aside and Pardon, Criminal Record Sealing,
Debt Collection Defense, Rental Disputes,
Bankruptcy, Child Support Modification,
Divorce, Name Change, Small Claims

To apply for an appointment at an upcoming event*, call 402-472-3271
(press “0” and tell the receptionist you are calling to enroll in Coffee & Counsel)

Veterans are paired with senior certified law
students who will provide legal advice under
the supervision of clinical law faculty
VA Staff will be available to assist with
questions regarding VA services
Assistance limited to the follow legal issues:
Estate Planning Advice, Criminal Conviction
Set Aside and Pardon, Criminal Record Sealing,
Debt Collection Defense, Rental Disputes,
Bankruptcy, Child Support Modification,
Divorce, Name Change, Small Claims

To apply for an appointment at an upcoming event*, call 402-472-3271
(press “0” and tell the receptionist you are calling to enroll in Coffee & Counsel)

Veterans are paired with senior certified law
students who will provide legal advice under
the supervision of clinical law faculty
VA Staff will be available to assist with
questions regarding VA services
Assistance limited to the follow legal issues:
Estate Planning Advice, Criminal Conviction
Set Aside and Pardon, Criminal Record Sealing,
Debt Collection Defense, Rental Disputes,
Bankruptcy, Child Support Modification,
Divorce, Name Change, Small Claims

To apply for an appointment at an upcoming event*, call 402-472-3271
(press “0” and tell the receptionist you are calling to enroll in Coffee & Counsel)

Veterans' Homes Board Meeting

Norfolk Veterans' Home

9:00 a.m. CT

Veterans' Homes Board Meeting

Western Nebraska Veterans' Home

8:00 a.m.MT

Veterans' Homes Board Meeting

Central Nebraska Veterans' Home

9:00 a.m. CT

Veterans' Homes Board Meeting

Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home

9:00 a.m. CT