The Wyoming Veterans Commission extends a warm invitation to veterans and the public to participate in a ceremony dedicated to Wyoming’s state remembrance wreath. Scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, at the Wyoming State Capitol, this event is part of the renowned “Wreaths Across America” program.… Read More »A Salute to Service: Wyoming hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony at State Capitol
For those who couldn’t make it, here’s a recap of the Wyoming Military Department’s annual Retiree Conference held on September 15-16, at the Joint Forces Readiness Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Friday session kicked off at 3:30 p.m. with registration and an informative provider fair.… Read More »Retiree Conference Recap 2023
The Wyoming Veterans Commission will hold a quarterly meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be in the Pronghorn Board Room, TEC 136D, at the Gillette College Technical Center, located at 3251 S. 4-J Rd., in Gillette, Wyo. Veterans from around… Read More »Quarterly veterans meeting scheduled for October
Read the full Press Release from the Veterans Administration here: https://news.va.gov/press-room/next-pact-act-deadline-health-care-enrollment-for-veterans-who-deployed-to-combat-zones/ Until September 30, 2023, Veterans who served in combat zones but never enrolled in VA health care and left active duty between September 11, 2001, and October 1, 2013, have a unique opportunity to… Read More »New PACT Act Deadline for Veterans
The Wyoming Veterans Commission is honored to extend an invitation to Purple Heart recipients, members of the media, and the public for the momentous signing of the Purple Heart Day Proclamation on Aug. 2 at 2:30 p.m. The distinguished ceremony will take place in the… Read More »Purple Heart Day Proclamation signing
An Interview with Daniel Jones, U.S. Army Veteran CHEYENNE, Wyo. – With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, there couldn’t be a more fitting time to share the inspiring story of Daniel Jones, a U.S. Army veteran who selflessly served his country during the turbulent… Read More »Honoring Sacrifice and Resilience
The Wyoming Veterans Commission is seeking individuals to fill commissioner vacancies in several districts across the State of Wyoming. Available positions are as follows: • Judicial District 2: Albany and Carbon Counties• Judicial District 5: Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park, and Washakie Counties• Judicial District… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Commission seeks commissioners for various districts
The Wyoming Veterans Commission, in association with the National Museum of Military Vehicles, announces Veterans Talking to Veterans Day at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyo., on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon endorses the Veterans Talking to Veterans program… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Commission and National Museum of Military Vehicles present Veterans Talking to Veterans Day
The Wyoming Veterans Commission invites the public to attend a ceremony for Wyoming’s state remembrance wreath on Monday, Dec. 12, at the Wyoming State Capitol. The ceremony is part of the “Wreaths Across America” program that honors all veterans and active military members during the… Read More »Wyoming celebrates Wreaths Across America in honor of our military
Earlier this year, the public affairs office had the opportunity to travel across the state of Wyoming with Governor Mark Gordon, Major General Greg General Porter, and the Wyoming National Guard leadership for the annual Veterans Welcome home day. In part one, we visit Green River and speak with five Veterans, each with a unique background.
Earlier this year, the public affairs office had the opportunity to travel across the state of Wyoming with Governor Mark Gordon, Major General Greg General Porter, and the Wyoming National Guard leadership for the annual Veterans Welcome home day. In part one, we visit Green River and speak with five Veterans, each with a unique background.
After just over two years of construction, the new Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo, Wyo. officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 20, 2022, in Buffalo, Wyo. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and other distinguished guests, community members, the Wyoming Veterans Commission, staff from the… Read More »Skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, Wyo. officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
The Wyoming National Guard partnered with the Veterans Commission to support Task Force Tribute in a ceremony on Friday honoring fallen service members. Task Force Tribute is a veteran-inspired journey across the U.S. honoring the 7,054 fallen service members during combat operations since 9/11. One… Read More »Wyoming National Guard honors fallen military members for Task Force Tribute
The Wyoming Veterans Commission will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. The meeting is at the National Museum of Military Vehicles, located at 6419 US-26 in Dubois, WY. Veterans from around the state, especially Northwest Wyoming, are invited to attend.… Read More »Quarterly veterans meeting scheduled for August
The Wyoming Veterans Commission will have three commissioner vacancies as of July 1, 2022. There will be two openings in Judicial District Three and one in Judicial District Nine. Applicants should apply for the vacancies using the guidelines outlined at https://governor.wyo.gov/state-government/boards-commissions. Applicants must send all applications… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Commission vacancies
Military personnel, veterans, and their families are invited to participate in Veterans and Military Day at the legislature on Feb. 15. The group will meet at the state Capitol and visit the Senate and House galleries at 10 a.m. The Wyoming Veterans Commission will also… Read More »Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature and Commission Meeting
The public is invited to attend a ceremony for Wyoming’s state remembrance wreath on Monday, Dec. 13, at the Wyoming State Capitol. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The ceremony is part of the “Wreaths Across America” program that honors all veterans and active… Read More »Wyoming celebrates “Wreaths Across America” program
UW Athletics and Cowboy Football will again be hosting Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 16 as the Cowboys face the Fresno State Bulldogs at War Memorial Stadium. Each year through donations by Cowboy fans and a match provided by UW Athletics, free tickets are… Read More »Tickets available to currently-serving military and veterans for Military Appreciation Day on October 16
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon will join the Wyoming Veterans Commission on behalf of the Wyoming Military Department and other state and local agencies to hold a wreath-laying ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The event will honor the victims of the September… Read More »Capitol Ceremony to recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery has cancelled the annual flag placement on individual graves, which was scheduled for May 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. The cemetery will place the Avenue of Flags along the entry… Read More »Veterans cemetery annual flag placement cancelled