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Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony

On Veterans Day, Governor Ricketts traveled to Kearney to dedicate the Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial. He was joined by several speakers, including NDVA Director John Hilgert, and hundreds of observers. The Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial features 8-foot tall stones with information on U.S. Military conflicts from the Civil War to present day and 16-foot tall stones for each military branch. The memorial committee, a non-profit under the umbrella of the Kearney Area Community Foundation, began fundraising for the memorial in October 2015, with construction starting June 2019.

Learn More about the Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial

Veterans Day

Every year on November 11th, we take time to honor and recognize our nation’s veterans. Different branches of NDVA commemorated the day with different events and ceremonies. The Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial, located at the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home, was dedicated on Veterans Day. Cub Scouts from Pack 207 visited the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance to place flags on graves. Our State Service Office participated in Lincoln’s annual Veterans Day Parade. We’re grateful for the tremendous support for Nebraska’s veterans that we see from across the state, and we want to remind all of Nebraska’s veterans and their families that NDVA is here to serve you.

Read Governor Ricketts’ Veterans Day Proclamation

NDVA Director Interviewed on Husker Radio Network

At the Huskers Military Appreciation Game on November 6, 2021, NDVA Director John Hilgert sat down with the Husker Radio Network to share information on the wage increases at our four veterans’ homes, current retention and hiring bonuses, ways Nebraskans are thanking our state’s veterans, and more. If you missed it, you can check out the entire interview on our YouTube page. There was a really great message thanking the teammates working in the veterans’ homes for their sacrifices and dedication over the course of the pandemic, starting at 7 minutes.

Listen to the Interview

Survey for Women Veterans

The Center for Women Veterans has developed a survey to hear from women who have served in the military. The survey is designed to help VA gain a basic understanding of why women veterans may not be using VA benefits and services and what VA can do to help change that. This survey is anonymous and should take less than 5 minutes. If you are a woman veteran who is not utilizing VA benefits, please take the survey to help the VA improve its services.

Take the Survey

State Service Office Attends Outreach Events

NDVA’s State Service Office has been busy with events this month. Veterans Service Officers attended a Veterans Burial Benefits Seminar hosted by Representative Don Bacon’s office. Information was provided to those in attendance concerning burial benefits at the County, State, and Federal levels. Our State Service Office Manager also attended a “Welcome Home” event in Saunders County honoring Korean War and Vietnam War Era Veterans.

The State Service Office continues to attend outreach events to serve veterans around the state. If you would like to get in touch with a Veterans Service Officer, you may do so through the live chat feature on our website, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Get in Touch with a Veterans Service Officer

Now Hiring: Openings in NDVA’s Central Office

NDVA’s Central Office is looking to hire a Finance and Procurement Partner and an Administrative Support Specialist. These positions are both located in NDVA’s Downtown Lincoln, NE location. For more information on each position and to apply, please visit the link below.