State Official Office - Richmond, Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
Distinguishes and elevates issues and opportunities for veterans and transitioning service members in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Secretariat also leads the Governor's initiatives focused on relationship building with and support of our military and defense installations and the communities surrounding them.
Physical Address
1111 E Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Hours
Monday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM; Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Voice
Voice
Languages
English
Service area
VA
Agency info
Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
Oversees the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS)primary liaison for the Commonwealth to the United States Department of Defense and its military communities. Oversees the Virginia Department of Military Affairs (DMA), DMA’s mission is to effectively integrate military and homeland defense capabilities into applicable state operations; employ, train, and manage the Virginia Militia, consisting of the Virginia National Guard (the Virginia Army National Guard and the Virginia Air National Guard) and the Virginia Defense Forces; and to ensure the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth during declared emergencies. Oversees the Veteran Service Foundation (VSF). The VSF provides supplemental funding to programs, services, and initiatives of the Department of Veteran Services when state and federal resources are unavailable. All charitable donations to VSF stay right here in the Commonwealth and go toward providing access and services to Virginia Veterans.