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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

A patient at the 3rd annual Veterans Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic receives care from Navy and Air Force veterans. Several of the dentists, dental hygienists, and other volunteers at the clinic were veterans themselves.

Nebraska VETMOM Dental Event Provides Free Care to Veterans, Spouses

Tue, 10/07/2025

YUTAN, NEB. — On September 26 and 27, hundreds of veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses passed through the Nebraska National Guard (NENG) Titan Readiness Center near… Read More

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