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Gov. Pillen presenting State of Nebraska recognition coins to veterans in attendance of the ceremony.

Over 80 Korean War Veterans Recognized in State of Nebraska Ceremony

Fri, 07/24/2026

LINCOLN, NEB. — Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago… Read More

Veterans Cemetery Grants Program Director James Earp (front right) presents the NCA Stewardship Award to Cemetery Manager James Goodwin. Behind them are (from left to right) NVCA public servants Peyton Hornung, Danny Blow, Alisha Coffee, and Jacob Hernandez.

National Cemetery Administration Presents Stewardship Award to Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance

Mon, 07/13/2026

ALLIANCE, NEB. — On July 9, James Earp, director of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, presented NCA’s Stewardship award to… Read More

NDVA Director John Hilgert displays the state's Korean War veteran recognition coin

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Announce Korean War Veteran Recognition Program

Mon, 04/27/2026

LINCOLN, NEB. — On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert announced a state initiative to recognize Nebraska… Read More

Gov Pillen pins Vietnam War lapel pin on veteran's lapel during Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony

Vietnam War Veterans Recognized at State Capitol Ceremony

Fri, 03/27/2026

LINCOLN, NEB. – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General MG Craig… Read More

Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption Flyer

Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax, Fee Exemption Goes into Effect Jan. 1

Tue, 12/02/2025

NEB. — Starting January 1, 2026, disabled veterans in Nebraska can receive a motor vehicle tax and fee exemption for one vehicle owned and used for their personal… Read More