One of Louisiana’s Few Remaining WWII Veterans Celebrates 100
RESERVE, La. – Family, fellow veterans, and staff at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home will gather to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Mr. Ray Taylor, one of Louisiana’s few remaining World War II veterans, celebrates his 100th birthday. Mr. Taylor served honorably in the United States Navy as a Seabee during World War II, part […]
GOVERNOR JEFF LANDRY TO PRESENT DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS TO FORMER ALASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICAL SERGEANT ADAM BRISTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2026 Ceremony to Be Held Today in the Louisiana House Chamber at Approximately 1:45 p.m.; Alaska National Guard Members Travel to Bear Witness to the Honor BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry will present the Distinguished Flying Cross to Technical Sergeant Adam Brister, a former member of the Alaska […]
National veteran leadership meeting highlighting Louisiana’s commitment to serving veterans
Alexandria, La. – The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are holding their Mid-Winter Conventions in Alexandria. As part of those conventions, national leadership from both organizations will meet with the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for discussions related to veteran advocacy, benefits, and collaboration. This is an incredible opportunity […]
Louisiana Veterans Cemeteries to Host Wreaths Across America Ceremonies on December 13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2025 SLIDELL, La. – The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) invites the public to join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, as four of the state’s veterans cemeteries participate in Wreaths Across America, a nationwide tradition dedicated to Remembering our fallen heroes, Honoring those who serve, and Teaching future […]
Louisiana to celebrate Marine Corps’ 250th birthday with cake-cutting ceremony at State Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2025 BATON ROUGE, La. — The State of Louisiana will honor the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a cake-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Hosted in partnership with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the event will recognize […]
Gold Star Family Day
Secretary Meginley and the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana invite you to attend Gold Star Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol. Join us for a ceremony honoring Louisiana’s Gold Star families followed by a free picnic […]
LDVA to host Second Annual Veterans Day at the Capitol, will honor Korean War veterans for 75th anniversary of conflict
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2025 LDVA TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL, WILL HONOR KOREAN WAR VETERANS FOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONFLICT BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton J. Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF invites all veterans and veteran supporters to attend LDVA’s Second Annual Veterans Day at the […]
Gold Star Family Day 2024
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF and the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana invite you to attend Gold Star Family Day Saturday, September 28, 2024 · 10 a.m. Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to State Capitol Join us for a ceremony honoring Louisiana’s Gold Star families followed by a free […]
Veterans Day at the Capitol
VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL Join us for Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Interact with LDVA staff and legislators Louisiana Honor Medal Presentation in Alario Plaza* Veteran Resource Tables in Memorial Hall** Visit the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park Questions: Email veteran@la.gov or call 225.219.5005. *To apply for […]
