United States Department of Veterans Affairs

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs carries out four specific missions to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.

Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs

The mission of the Delaware Office of Veterans Services (OVS), an agency of the Delaware Department of State, is to support veterans living in the First State and their families. OVS assists with access to services and benefits that veterans have earned through their military service, including disability compensation, employment, housing and more.

Veterans Service Records

If you’ve been discharged from military service, your personnel files are stored here at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). We are the official repository for records of military personnel who have been discharged from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard.

Delaware Joining Forces

The Delaware Joining Forces (DJF) network is called upon to provide solutions that improve the quality of life and welfare of the statewide military community. This community-level effort directly supports military service members, veterans and their families by addressing critical issues and needs including:

• Financial and Legal Assistance
• Job Training and Employment
• Homelessness and Housing
• Behavioral Health and Wellness
• Education

National Association of State Veterans Homes

The National Association of State Veterans Homes‘ primary mission is to promote and enhance the quality of care and life of Veterans and families in the State Veterans homes through education, networking, and advocacy.

Delaware Veterans Home Employment

Employment opportunities within the Department of State including the Veterans Home are listed on the Delaware Employment Link.