We are working to recognize Nebraska's living Korean War veterans with a special challenge coin. Of the nearly 55,000 Nebraskans who served during the war, an estimated 2,400 are still with us, and our goal is honor as many of them as we can.
Eligibility Requirements
The Korean War Recognition Coin is available to living veterans meeting all the conditions below:
- Must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces between June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955;
- Must be a current legal resident of Nebraska or demonstrate Nebraska residency at time of entering service; AND
- Must have discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
2026 Recognition Events
State of Nebraska Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony
On July 24, 2026, NDVA and Governor Pillen will be hosting a special ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol to recognize Nebraska's Korean War veterans. Korean War veterans in attendance will be presented with a special challenge coin housed in a blue velvet presentation case (pictured above) in recognition of their service. More details on this event will be shared with registrants this summer.
In order to receive a Korean War Veterans Recognition coin at NDVA's official ceremony, veterans must provide eligibility information and RSVP by clicking the button below or submitting this PDF application.
RSVP to Attend Our July 24 Event
Statewide Presentation Ceremonies and Events
For those unable to attend NDVA's Korean War Veterans Armistice Day event, we are working to partner with county veterans service officers (CVSOs), veterans service organizations, and others around the state to provide them with materials to host their own events.
If your organization is interested in helping present these coins to eligible veterans, please reach out to Kira Keller at Kira.Keller@nebraska.gov or 402-471-0940.
These events are not hosted by NDVA, but we are more than happy to assist in registering or providing more information. If there is an event you are interested in on the list below, please reach out to the contact listed or our office at ndva@nebraska.gov. This list will be updated as events are planned and shared with us so be sure to check back. To reach out to your CVSO and see if they are hosting an event, visit our CVSO directory, or check in with your local veterans service organization post to see if they are working on an event.