Missouri Veterans Commission

06/12/2026

Today, June 12, is Women Veterans Day. We want to thank all the women who have bravely served our country.

06/11/2026

Looking for a Veteran friendly employer? Check out the full list at https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/xls/fy26-2nd-qtr-employers-report.xlsx

06/10/2026

If you know of a Purple Heart recipient, check out the Roll of Honor and help preserve a piece of history.

THE ROLL OF HONOR: PRESERVING AND SHARING THE STORIES OF PURPLE HEART RECIPEINTS WITH YOUR HELP.
If you are or know a Purple Heart recipient, help us to preserve their history and commemorate their sacrifices by enrolling in the Roll of Honor database.

WHAT IS THE ROLL OF HONOR?
The Roll of Honor is a database of Purple Heart recipients created and managed exclusively by the Hall of Honor as there is no comprehensive list of Purple Heart recipients in existence. The goal is to develop as comprehensive a list as possible, but we need your help to enroll recipients as we continue to build that database. Recipients, their families or even friends can enroll someone in the Roll of Honor.

HOW CAN A RECIPIENT BE ENROLLED?
You can download an enrollment form from our website enrollment link: (https://www.thepurpleheart.com/enrollment/ ). Or if you prefer, you can call us at 845-561-1765 and we can mail you the enrollment form. Once you have the form, you can fill it out and include official documentation verification that the award was made and return it to the Hall of Honor. We will send an acknowledgment letter to let you know when the enrollment has been completed. If you have any questions about the process, please give us a call at 845-561-1765.

06/10/2026

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that it has processed more than 2 million disability claims for Veterans in FY26 as of June 1, 2026. Read more in the story below.

VA processed more than two million disability benefits claims for Veterans in fiscal year 2026 as of June 1, 2026, faster than ever before.

06/06/2026

The D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, united Allied armies' land, air, and sea forces in the largest amphibious invasion in military history. There is a debate among historians about what the “D" in D-Day means. Some think it is a simple code designation meaning day, which commonly uses plus or minus signs and numbers to designate how many days before or after the major event (i.e., D-4 meant four days before D-Day and D+7 meant 7 days after D-Day). Other historians believe it means departed, because every amphibious operation at the time had a departed date. No matter where you land on what the meaning behind the letter is, we can all agree that we should show our gratitude to all those who served during this tumultuous time in world history.

06/05/2026

Learn more about D-Day in this episode of

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Thousands of veterans, active military members and first responders near Kansas City will have the chance to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup - for free.

STORY >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/04/veterans-first-responders-receive-free-world-cup-tickets-through-new-partnership/

06/04/2026

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who have served our country? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team in providing exceptional support to veterans. Your expertise and compassion can help improve the quality of life for those who have given so much. Check out current openings across the state at mocareers.mo.gov/dps/mvc/apply.

06/03/2026

Looking to get outside? Check out the Recreation section of the Missouri Benefits and Resources Portal for a list of organizations working to connect Veterans with the great outdoors.
https://veteranbenefits.mo.gov/