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NDVA Newsletter - March 2023

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National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony

On March 29th, Governor Jim Pillen, alongside NDVA Director John Hilgert and Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General Major General Daryl Bohac, honored Vietnam veterans in a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol. Over 100 Vietnam veterans attended the ceremony which included the presentation of lapel pins to veterans as well as surviving spouses of deceased Vietnam veterans. Lapel pins and materials were provided as part of the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration, a national initiative designed for federal, state, and local communities, veterans’ organizations, and other nongovernmental organizations to assist in thanking and honoring our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families. NDVA is an official commemorative partner.

In addition to the presentation of Vietnam War lapel pins, Governor Pillen signed a proclamation recognizing March 29th as Vietnam War Veterans Day in the state of Nebraska. In 2017, March 29th was chosen to be observed in perpetuity as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The date was selected because March 29, 1973 was the date that the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam.

View Photos from the Ceremony

NDVA Service Showcase: Nebraska Game & Parks Lifetime Park Entry Permit for Disabled Veterans

In addition to discounted and free hunting, fishing, and fur permits, Nebraska Game and Parks offers a no-fee lifetime annual park entry permit to certain disabled veterans of Nebraska. Find the qualifications and application by clicking below and take advantage of these benefits now that it’s spring!

Learn More and Apply for a Permit

National Agriculture Week

March 19th-25th was National Agriculture Week. NDVA spent the week sharing stories and resources dedicated to veteran farmers on social media. If you’re a veteran or active duty service member looking to start a career in agriculture, there are several resources available to you, such as the Center for Rural Affairs, Farmer Veteran Coalition, and the USDA’s dedicated veterans website. NDVA’s Resource Expert on our Employment webpage also has additional resources for veterans in agriculture.

View Our Resource Expert

Updated Information Guide for Military Service Members from the Nebraska Department of Revenue

The Nebraska Income Tax for U.S. Servicemembers, Their Spouses, and Civilians Working with U.S. Forces Information Guide has been updated to reflect no election is needed to exclude military retirement benefits from the Nebraska taxable income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. This includes military retirement benefits attributable to uniformed services reported on a Form 1099-R issued by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) or the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The military retirement benefits includes retirement and annuity payments received by a spouse or former spouse provided the benefit is reported on the taxpayer’s Form 1099-R issued by the DOD or OPM.

 

This guide also clarifies when the nonresident’s income received for his or her uniformed services in the Nebraska National Guard is not taxable to Nebraska.

View the Updated Information Guide

Please Note: This information was developed and provided by the Nebraska Department of Revenue. For any questions, please contact them directly.

Now Hiring: Registered Nurses at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home

License Plate graphic showing all of the Military Honor plates. The graphic reads "to verify eligibility for Military Honor license plates, veterans must apply to the nebraska veterans' registry"

The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to care for our state’s veterans and their families at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Bellevue! Continue your nursing career with the State of Nebraska and enjoy great new wages, excellent state benefits, and hiring bonuses! Learn more and apply below.

Learn More About Nursing Openings At ENVH

NDVA Calendar of Events

Every month, NDVA sends out a calendar of events that the agency will be hosting or attending. Below are some upcoming events.

April

  • April 13 - Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting, NDVA Central Office, Lincoln, NE
  • April 21 - Veterans’ Homes Board Meeting, Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home, Lincoln, NE

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