Public Veteran Events

When: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Nebraska State Capitol Warner Chamber, 1445 K Street, Lincoln

When: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Where: Nebraska Brewing Company, 6950 S 108th St, La Vista, NE

Come to Nebraska Brewing Company Tap Room & Brewery on Sunday, August 24 for the emotional and inspirational conclusion of the sixth annual 50 Mile March: Operation Home Base. Nearly 200 marchers and almost 100 volunteers will complete their 22+ hour, 120,000+ step journey from Walton, NE to LaVista, NE on Sunday, August 24th, and we want you there to welcome them with us.

The Lincoln Veterans Advisory Group is holding the 12th annual Show & Shine Car Show on May 21st, 2025 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Star City Shores in Lincoln. Come out to see some amazing cars and get connected with VA Healthcare, VA Benefits, and other Veteran Service Organizations and groups. Learn more at the Veterans Advisory Group's website.

When: May 13, 2025, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Lincoln VA Medical Clinic, 420 Victory Park Drive, Lincoln, NE 68510

Come join your local veteran community for food, fun and information about the benefits of the VHA, VBA, VSC, and other organizations.

If weather does not permit, the Health Fair will be held May 15, 2025.

When: May 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: UNO Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom (2nd floor)
             6203 University Drive, Omaha, NE 68132

When: Friday, March 28, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Nebraska State Capitol Warner Chamber, 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

When: August 19th, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Nebraska State Capitol, Warner Chamber

On August 19th, Governor Jim Pillen will sign a proclamation recognizing August 7th as Purple Heart Day. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to NDVA by calling 402-219-1704 or emailing ndva@nebraska.gov.

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home's new Honor Neighborhood. 

Remarks by Gov. Jim Pillen, NDVA Director John Hilgert, and ENVH Administrator Matt Bauman plus refreshments.

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

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.