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A large crowd watches during remarks at the NVCGI dedication

Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island Dedicated

Sat, 07/12/2025

GRAND ISLAND, NEB. – Hundreds of central Nebraska community members joined local, state, and federal leaders to dedicate the new Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island… Read More

A crowd of attendees watches NE National Guard Adjutant General Craig Strong give remarks

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Host WWII Veteran Recognition Ceremony at Capitol

Thu, 05/08/2025

LINCOLN, NEB. — On Thursday, May 8, Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, and Nebraska National Guard Adjutant… Read More

Governor Jim Pillen pins a lapel pin on a Vietnam War Era Veteran.

Governor Pillen, NDVA Honor Vietnam War Veterans at State Capitol Ceremony

Fri, 03/28/2025

LINCOLN, NEB. – On Friday, March 28, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Deputy Director Levi Bennet honored Vietnam War period… Read More

Gov. Pillen presents a recognition medal to World War II veteran Don Graper at the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home. Seated next to him are fellow veterans Dr. John Finkner (left) and Doug Graul (right). Also pictured are NDVA Director John Hilgert (far left), Senator-elect Stan Clouse (right), and Senator John Lowe (far right).

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Honor World War II Veterans at Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home

Wed, 12/11/2024

KEARNEY, NEB. — On December 10, 2024, Governor Jim Pillen joined Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert in presenting World War II recognition… Read More

Offutt Air Force Base BX Enhances Support for Veterans and Families with New Resource Center

Thu, 10/31/2024

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE – On October 31, 2024, Governor Jim Pillen joined military representatives and leadership from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service in a ribbon-cutting… Read More