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Heroes
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Together, we honor North Dakota’s service members. 
Our Challenge
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The Commissioner of Veterans Affairs urges every organization leader to promote S.A.V.E. training and take action to prevent veteran suicide.
Find Help
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VA Accredited Veterans Service Officers are your local resource for dedicated and professional assistance in obtaining federal and state veterans’ benefits.
Fraud Awareness
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Protect yourself and others; call the VSAFE Fraud Hotline at 833-38V-SAFE (8-7233) if you suspect benefits fraud or scams. 
Homeless Veterans
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Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Service Dog Grant
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North Dakota Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can apply for a grant which may provide them with a specially trained Service Dog. 
About Us
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Our mission is to assist veterans of North Dakota and their dependents in obtaining all federal and state benefits to which they are entitled.
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Honoring Service. Remembering Sacrifice. Continuing the Legacy.

Categories: Burial Benefits

Join communities nationwide on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 AM local time for the National Day of Service, commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 through cemetery beautification, headstone care, and honoring the legacies of those who served. Veterans and families are also encouraged to explore VA Pre-Need Eligibility and update their Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) pages to preserve their stories for generations to come.

2026 Keys to Progress® Vehicle Giveaway: Celebrating Service, Strength, and New Opportunities

Categories: Appreciation

Veterans — this one’s for you! Progressive’s Keys to Progress® Vehicle Giveaway is giving Veterans the chance to receive a reliable vehicle and keep moving forward.

Whether you’re working toward a new career, supporting your family, rebuilding after a challenge, or simply need dependable transportation to keep moving forward — this program was created with Veterans like you in mind.

You served our nation. Now let your community support you. Apply today and take the next step toward your journey forward! 

Scam Alert: Veterans Targeted by Fake "Veterans Saving Program" Mailers

Categories: Fraud

The North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is warning Veterans about fraudulent postcards promoting a so-called "Veterans Saving Program." These mailers are not from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the program does not exist. If you receive one of these postcards, do not provide personal or financial information. Always verify benefit information directly with the VA or an accredited Veterans Service Officer and report any suspicious mail. Staying informed is the best way to protect yourself from scams.

ND’s longest living World War II veteran dies

Categories: Appreciation

Homecoming Events Honor SSGT Irvin Ellingson With Three‑Day Tribute of Patriotism, Family, and Community

Categories: Appreciation