Commissioner Welch wishes all Connecticut Veterans, and their families and supporting neighbors the best during this holiday season. We at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs are honored and privileged to serve those who served. The DVA has executed its mission supporting Veterans and their families since 1864. To view Commissioner Welch’s holiday message please open pdf document

Upcoming Events

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December


National Guard 102d Army Band Concert

  • Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Rocky Hill Campus (287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067)
  • When: Saturday, December 9, 2023
  • Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • What: Holiday Concert from National Guard 102d Army Band; open to public - Flyer

 

CT DVA Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting

  • Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Rocky Hill Campus (287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067)
  • When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Agenda to be provided

Wreaths Across America

  • Location: Middletown State Veterans Cemetery (317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457)
  • When: Saturday, December 16, 2023
  • Time: 12:00 PM
  • What: To honor and remember each Veteran life resting eternally in our CT State Veterans Cemetery by placing a live basalm reach at markers; volunteers and public welcomed

 

January


Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Location: Gold Star Families Memorial Auditorium, Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT  06067
  • When: Thursday, January 25, 2024
  • Time:5:00 PM
  • What: Induct the new Class of 2023 honorees