11/12/2024
DMVA Office of Veterans Affairs Handles More Than 1,100 Queries a Month
11/01/2024
Apply at Job Fair on Friday, November 15
10/30/2024
Apply at Job Fair on Wednesday, November 13
10/23/2024
These grant monies will help service members translate their military skills to civilian life after serving in the armed forces.
09/30/2024
Governor Shapiro thanks Major General Schindler for his decades-long service to our Commonwealth, names Brigadier General John R. Pippy to serve as Pennsylvania’s Acting Adjutant General and will nominate him for full confirmation in the Senate<br> <br>A western Pennsylvania native, Brigadier General Pippy – a West Point graduate – will bring decades of leadership experience in the National Guard to DMVA<br>
09/23/2024
Governor Shapiro thanks Major General Schindler for his decades-long service to Pennsylvania; Governor Shapiro plans to nominate a new Adjutant General after Schindler’s retirement<br><br> <br><br>Under General Schindler’s Leadership, DMVA Broke Ground on New Veterans Home, Secured Funding for New Outreach Center, Increased Benefits Secured for PA Veterans, and more
09/22/2024
Agreement with Zaporizhzhia establishes economic partnership across key industries, based on shared values and commitment to freedom
09/19/2024
DMVA honors more than 50 staff members for outstanding service to Pennsylvania veterans
09/03/2024
Pennsylvanians Can Light a Candle on Tuesday, September 10 in Observance of World Suicide Prevention Day
08/13/2024
The National Guard ChalleNGe Academy is one of the nation’s most effective and cost-efficient programs for helping kids who have dropped out of school or are struggling with their education<br> <br>Since its inception in 1993, more than 200,000 cadets have graduated from the academies nationwide<br>
08/06/2024
The Educational Gratuity Program Aims to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Veterans’ Family Members
07/19/2024
To apply, eligible veterans should contact county veterans affairs directors
07/09/2024
Veterans needing assistance locating lost military documents can call DMVA toll-free at 1-800-547-2838<br><br> <br><br>Over the past fiscal year, the DMVA has responded to a total of 790 requests and nearly 1,100 phone calls for assistance with finding military record
06/07/2024
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Will Hold Events at Its Six Long-Term Care Veterans’ Homes
06/05/2024
Special Guest Was a Surviving Veteran Who Fought in the Battle of the Bulge
05/20/2024
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
05/15/2024
The 1.9 million acres, anchored by Fort Indiantown Gap and Letterkenny Army Depot, are key to military readiness, and the protection of rare wildlife and clean water and air.
05/02/2024
Apply at Job Fair on Wednesday, May 15
05/01/2024
Apply at Job Fair on Wednesday, May 15
04/25/2024
Apply at Job Fair on Wednesday, May 8
04/24/2024
Since the program began 9 years ago, 1.3 million pounds of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications have been destroyed across all 67 counties in an effort to prevent misuse.<br> <br>Pennsylvanians can drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications at hundreds of sites all across the Commonwealth.<br>
04/17/2024
Apply at Job Fair on Wednesday, May 1
04/12/2024
Combined with matching funds, Pennsylvania will see more than $3.5 million for veterans’ initiatives across the Commonwealth over the next two years
04/09/2024
April is National Volunteer Month
04/02/2024
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month