Veterans Commission
Wyoming Veterans Hotline: 1-800-833-5987
The Wyoming Veterans Commission’s mission is to develop, enhance, and promote programs, services, and benefits for Wyoming veterans and their families, through outreach, education, communication, and legislation. Working in partnership with the Wyoming state government, the Wyoming Military Department, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and Veterans Service Organizations, the commission strives to improve the quality of life of every Wyoming veteran.
The Commission was founded in 1981 for the purpose of receiving federal funding to establish the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery, in Evansville. The Wyoming Veterans Commission has 12 Governor-appointed commissioners who serve for staggered terms from the various Wyoming Judicial Districts.
The commission has oversight of the Veterans Service Officers, Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery, Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum, Wyoming National Guard Museum, and Military Records.
Next quarterly meeting
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. Items on the agenda include 2022 Legislative updates, 2022 possible property tax reductions, handicap parking for disabled veterans, veteran verification processing for driver licenses, and veteran food insecurities.
The meeting is expected to adjourn by 3 p.m.
For more information, contact the Veterans Commission at 307-777-8152.