Public Veteran Events

Thursday, March 28th, 2024
10:00 a.m.

On Thursday, March 28^th, Governor Jim Pillen will host Nebraska Vietnam War veterans at the Nebraska State Capitol to honor and thank them for their service and to proclaim March 29^th as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Nebraska.

Governor Pillen and NDVA Director John Hilgert will make remarks and present veterans with honorary lapel pins.

Vietnam War Era 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, and who have not yet already received one, are eligible to receive a lapel pin.

For any questions about the event, please contact the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs at ndva@nebraska.gov or 402-471-2458

Veterans Legislative Day will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Warner Chamber at the State Capitol. Veterans Legislative Day is an annual event to discuss Nebraska Legislation pertaining to veterans and their families.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. Anticipated guest speakers include Governor Jim Pillen, NDVA Director John Hilgert, and Nebraska State Senators.

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Meet directly with local employers and agencies at the American Job Center. This career fair will be held the week of February 12-16 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and feature new employers daily!

Parking is available in the American Job Center Park & Go Garage at 14th and N Street in Lincoln.

Learn More at the American Job Center's website.

Join the Lincoln Vet Center on December 14 for a Holiday Open House from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Vet Center
211 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68510

The premiere of a documentary featuring a Santee Sioux Vietnam War veteran’s story will take place at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Andersen Hall auditorium at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The screening, sponsored by the University Libraries, is free and open to the public.

Read more on Nebraska Today.

When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. CDT

Where: FOCUS Suites, 285 S 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510

The U.S. Small Business Administration is here to help our service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses with the entrepreneurial trainings and resources you need to start or grow your business. This information session will help attendees gain insights on the steps needed to become a successful business owner. After the short information session there will be time for Q&A with SBA resource partners and the Veterans Business Outreach Center staff.

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The Nation of Patriots flag is returning to its home state in honor of our veterans. Meet them at the SAC Museum and see Astronaut Clayton Anderson then ride to SumTur Amphitheater for more celebration and festivities where Governor Jim Pillen will be speaking. There will be bikes, food, entertainment and vendors. Help them bring the flag back and help support the soldiers who have protected our country. Visit their Facebook event page.

When: July 7, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: 2120 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration in celebrating the grand opening of the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) in Omaha. To RSVP, click here or contact Jo Eckert by email or by calling 402-221-7200.

The Nebraska State Fair will be hosting various activities on Monday, September 4th, in honor of our veterans. A veterans program will be held at the Heartland Events Center at 10:30 a.m. and a Celebration Parade dedicated to veterans will be held at 2:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the Nebraska State Fair's Veterans Day Celebration website.

When: June 29, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: American Job Center: Lancaster and Saunders Counties
             1330 N St, Room A118, Lincoln

The Nebraska Department of Labor is hosting an in-person Career Fair/Hiring Event, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the American Job Center in Lincoln. This event will feature several of our partnered employers looking to fill open positions with job-ready veterans. The job fair is open to veterans, military spouses, military dependents, and the general public. Priority of Service will be given to veterans.

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