The Boot: A New Initiative to Recruit, Retain, and Return Military Service Members to Louisiana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Boot Contact: Lindsey Russ Marketing | Public Relations lindsey@theboot.la — The Boot: A New Initiative to Recruit, Retain, and Return Military Service Members to Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana — August 1, 2024 — The State of Louisiana is proud to announce the launch of The Boot, a pioneering organization dedicated to […]
D-Day 80 years later: Honoring our WWII Veterans
June 6, 1944 Omaha Beach · Normandy, France D-Day In an effort to gain a foothold in France during World War II, 2,502 Americans lost their lives. Of those killed in action, 33 were from Louisiana. Two were commissioned officers, seven were non-commissioned officers and 24 were junior enlisted personnel. The remains of 12 of […]
LDVA to honor fallen, remember legacies for Memorial Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2024 LDVA TO HONOR FALLEN, REMEMBER LEGACIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) and the LDVA team will honor Louisiana’s fallen and remember their legacies in observance of Memorial Day at events across the state. LDVA’s five state-run veterans cemeteries […]
LDVA to host inaugural Veterans Day at the Capitol to honor veterans, bring awareness to veterans issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2024 LDVA TO HOST INAUGURAL VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL TO HONOR VETERANS, BRING AWARENESS TO VETERANS ISSUES BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) invites all veterans and veteran supporters to attend LDVA’s inaugural Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20 […]
Gov. Landry signs House Bill 385, provides education incentive for Louisiana veterans and their families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2024 GOV. LANDRY SIGNS HOUSE BILL 385, PROVIDES EDUCATION INCENTIVE FOR LOUISIANA VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BATON ROUGE, La.—LDVA Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) is proud to announce that Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law House Bill 385 by Rep. Chuck Owen, which makes changes to Title 29 state […]
LDVA to host Women Veterans Symposium in celebration of Women Veterans Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2024 LDVA TO HOST WOMEN VETERANS SYMPOSIUM IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN VETERANS DAY BATON ROUGE, La.—The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) invites all women veterans, and veteran supporters, to attend the Women Veterans Symposium in celebration of Women Veterans Day. The symposium will be […]
Governor Landry, Secretary Meginley recognize military children during Month of the Military Child
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2024 GOVERNOR LANDRY, SECRETARY MEGINLEY RECOGNIZE MILITARY CHILDREN DURING MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) joins Gov. Jeff Landry in recognizing all military children in honor of the Month of the Military Child. According to the U.S. Department […]
Louisiana Honor Medal Presentation at Veterans Day at the Capitol
Veterans, have you received your Louisiana Honor Medal? If not, you can receive yours during a presentation at Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20! To apply for an honor medal, email veteran@la.gov. All applications must be received by May 13. Medals will only be presented to those who pre-applied and received an […]
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 […]
Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery staff receive federal VA Operational Excellence Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 15, 2024 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA VETERANS CEMETERY STAFF RECEIVE FEDERAL VA OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD BATON ROUGE, La.—The staff of the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery received the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration’s Operational Excellence Award in a ceremony this morning at the cemetery. James Earp, director of NCA’s Veterans Cemetery […]
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery staff receive federal VA Operational Excellence Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 14, 2024 SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA VETERANS CEMETERY STAFF RECEIVE FEDERAL VA OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD BATON ROUGE, La.—The staff of the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery received the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration’s Operational Excellence Award in a ceremony this morning at the cemetery. James Earp, director of NCA’s Veterans Cemetery […]