West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance

09/16/2026

Yesterday, Cabinet Secretary Ryan Kennedy and Cemetery Operations Director, Morgan Sheets, gave a tour of The Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery to members of Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Interim Committee. We thank them for coming out for a tour and to learn more about our service to Veterans.

Photography by Will Price, West Virginia Legislature

09/15/2026

Today, members of the Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Interim Committee visited The Donel C, Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery. Members received a tour of our grounds from our Cemetery Operations Director, Morgan Sheets, and learned about how we honor Veterans at their final resting place.

09/12/2026

Tonight our veterans are at the Charleston Dirty Birds for Military & First Responders Night !

09/11/2026

Come see us at tonight’s Military and First Responders Night at the Charleston Dirty Birds! We thank them and BridgeValley Community and Technical College for this opportunity!

09/11/2026

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and the West Virginia Veterans Home will have informational booths at tonight's Military and First Responders Night at the Charleston Dirty Birds. We thank them and BridgeValley Community and Technical College for this opportunity.

First responders, active-duty military members, and veterans receive FREE admission to tonight's game. To claim your FREE ticket, bring your Department/Agency/Military ID to the Box Office before or at the game.

09/11/2026

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and the West Virginia Veterans Home will have informational booths at tonight's Military and First Responders Night at the Charleston Dirty Birds. We thank them and BridgeValley Community and Technical College for this opportunity.

First responders, active-duty military members, and veterans receive FREE admission to tonight's game. To claim your FREE ticket, bring your Department/Agency/Military ID to the Box Office before or at the game.

Tonight, we honor our brave local heroes for Military and First Responders Night, presented by BridgeValley Community and Technical College

In honor of September 11th, we also remember, honor, and show our appreciation for all those who serve and protect our community and country 🇺🇸 💙

First responders, active-duty military members, and veterans receive FREE admission to tonight's game. To claim your FREE ticket, bring your Department/Agency/Military ID to the Box Office before or at the game. Help us give our Military & First Responders the tribute they deserve!

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09/11/2026

Today, on Patriot Day, we join the nation in remembering and honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We reflect on the extraordinary courage of the first responders who ran toward danger, the selflessness of ordinary citizens who became heroes, and the resilience of communities that united in the face of tragedy.

We stand with the families and loved ones of those we lost, and we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to public service, national unity, and the sacred obligation to Never Forget.

09/08/2026

The draft rules governing the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame are now open for public review and comment. Members of the public, Veterans, service members, and advocacy organizations are invited to submit feedback on the proposed standards through September 11, 2026.

The proposed rules establish updated guidelines for the nomination, selection, and induction process for the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame, ensuring the program appropriately honors exemplary service, valor, and contributions of West Virginia Veterans and military personnel.

Public comments will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on September 11, 2026.

Submissions can be made through the following channels:
Email: [email protected]

Mail: Attn: Military Hall of Fame Rules
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Building 5, Room 205
Charleston, WV, 25305

Copies of the full draft rules are available on the Secretary of State’s website at https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/readfile.aspx?DocId=59420&Format=PDF&fbclid=IwY2xjawUNBUtwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWp5MVQzUHdPSXg3MWt6V2VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7ejwM9ZD4cgYQquuJW9rxd36_J1hcCKobq6RWuW37vhdz-pFT_SGy7Nfl7g_aem_TWQKDeFtjRlDjwNREIJi7w

09/08/2026

We are looking forward to joining the Charleston Dirty Birds, BridgeValley Community and Technical College for an evening of honoring our Veterans, active military and our first responders. Come see us and the West Virginia Veterans Home at our booths!

Join us next Friday for a special night of baseball, community, and appreciation! 🇺🇸⚾

On September 11, we’re honoring the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities for Military & First Responders Night at GoMart Ballpark.

First responders, active-duty military members, and veterans receive FREE admission!

🎟 ➡ To get your FREE TICKET, bring your Department/Agency/Military ID to the Box Office before or at the game on Friday, September 11th

Come cheer on the Dirty Birds, and help us recognize the heroes who make a difference every single day.

📍 GoMart Ballpark
📅 September 11, 2026
⏰ 6:35 PM
🆚 Lexington Legends

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