LDVA Shares VA National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report Findings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) is sharing key findings from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide data from 2001–2023, the most recent year available. According to the report, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide in 2023, a slight […]
High School Students of 100% Disabled Veterans Eligible for GI Bill® Chapter 35 Benefits
Baton Rouge, La. — High school students who are dependents of veterans rated 100% disabled may be eligible to receive education benefits through the GI Bill® Chapter 35 – Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, providing valuable financial support before they even begin college. Under Chapter 35, eligible college students may receive up to 36 months of education […]
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 […]
NGALA to Present Holiday Donation to Louisiana Veterans Homes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2025 NGALA to Present Holiday Donation to Louisiana Veterans Homes RESERVE, La. – The National Guard Association of Louisiana (NGALA) will present a holiday donation to the Louisiana Veterans Homes during a check presentation scheduled for Friday at 11:00 a.m. The donation reflects NGALA’s continued commitment to supporting Louisiana’s […]
Louisiana is open for business — and open for opportunity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2025 BATON ROUGE, La. – Under Governor Jeff Landry’s leadership, our state is attracting record-breaking investment, creating thousands of new jobs, and building an economy that rewards hard work and innovation. In 2025, Louisiana announced billions in new investments, including the $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel project in Ascension Parish and major […]
Louisiana POST Council Finalizes Military Police Officer Certification Pathway for Veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2025 BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has officially approved and published the requirements for the new Louisiana POST Military Police Officer Course, establishing a dedicated pathway for U.S. military police veterans seeking certification as Louisiana peace officers. This program recognizes the extensive […]
LOUISIANA VETERANS LEAD THE NATION IN VA BENEFITS GROWTH
LOUISIANA VETERANS LEAD THE NATION IN VA BENEFITS GROWTH State Outpaces National Average with 6% Surge in Veterans Receiving Federal Support BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana veterans are receiving more federal VA benefits than ever before, with a 6% increase in the number of veterans accessing critical support programs from Fiscal Year 2023 to 2024—tripling […]
Governor Proclaims Louisiana Veterans Small Business Week to Honor and Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2025 Governor Proclaims Louisiana Veterans Small Business Week to Honor and Support Veteran-Owned Businesses BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry has proclaimed November 3–7, 2025, as Louisiana Veterans Small Business Week, recognizing the vital role that veteran-owned small businesses play in driving Louisiana’s economy, fostering innovation, and strengthening local […]
CDC Formally Recognizes Gulf War Illness With ICD-10 Diagnostic Code
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2025 CDC Formally Recognizes Gulf War Illness With ICD-10 Diagnostic Code New classification improves clinical care and claim support for affected veterans BATON ROUGE, La. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has formally recognized Gulf War Illness (GWI) with the assignment of an official International Classification of […]
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 honors Vietnam veterans during national convention, Purple Heart recipients on Purple Heart Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 4, 2025 LDVA HONORS VIETNAM VETERANS DURING NATIONAL CONVENTION, PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS ON PURPLE HEART DAY BATON ROUGE, La.—The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to honor both Vietnam veterans and Purple Heart recipients this week during the Vietnam Veterans of America National Convention and on National Purple Heart Day […]
WWII Private First Class LeBert interred at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery today, 81 years after being Killed in Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2025 WWII PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LEBERT INTERRED AT SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA VETERANS CEMETERY TODAY, 81 YEARS AFTER BEING KILLED IN ACTION BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton J. Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF joined Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Director Susan Daggett and staff for the interment of Private First […]
