Veterans & Military Affairs

The New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame was created to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from the Empire State who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life.

For their service and sacrifice, warm words of thanks from a grateful nation are more than warranted, but they aren't nearly enough.- President Obama

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs reviews veterans' programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, life insurance policies, and a nationwide system of veterans' cemeteries.

Official information and services from the U.S. government regarding U.S. military personnel and veterans.

Find links to Veteran benefits, health care, military history, memorials, monuments, national cemeteries, training and career transitions.

Military personnel records can be used for proving military service, or as a valuable tool in genealogical research. Most veterans and their next-of-kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and other military and medical records several ways.

The National Archives and Records Administration can help veterans to obtain copies of their Military Service Records such as separation documents and medical records, and to get started with personal or historical research. We're also often the first step in obtaining important veterans benefits.

The National Archives can help families, next-of-kin and descendants of veterans to obtain copies of Military Service Records such as separation documents and medical records, and to get started with genealogical or historical research.

While most our holdings are not online, a variety of military records, from photos to documents to searchable databases are available. On the website are online collections of specific interest to veterans, their families and researchers.

The New York State Divison of Veterans’ Affairs was created in 1945 as part of the Executive Department with the task of assisting World War II service men and women with readjustment from the military to civilian life.

To provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned - and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.

The Center for Minority Veterans is part of the Office of the Secretary. The Center assists eligible veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services from VA.

A video news magazine designed to inform veterans, their families and their communities about the services and benefits they have earned through their service to America.

Issues related to veterans from the White House