Kansas Office of Veterans Services

06/14/2026

June 14 is Flag Day

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption.

Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution. That resolution established the design of the American flag: thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue field. Each stripe and star stood for one of the original colonies.

Thank you to all who have served in the Armed Forces of United States in defense of our flag and country.

06/14/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army!

Since 1775, America's Army has stood ready to protect the nation and its people and will fight to defend its values. Help the Army celebrate its 251st birthday on June 14.

MEET THE HEROES -
The history of the Army is always being written. Visit the Heroes website to explore stories of Soldiers who have left their mark from the Revolutionary War to the present. We honor these Heroes of the Army today and always. Find them at

A timeline highlighting notable events, units, and people over centuries of service to the nation.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

On Women Veterans Day, we honor the millions of women veterans in the U.S. and the thousands in Kansas. Every year, on the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, we take a moment to recognize their courage and resilience and thank them for their service.

06/12/2026

June 12 is Women Veterans Day

President Harry S. Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act by on June 12, 1948, which allowed women to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

Before this act, women could only serve in limited roles, such as nurses, and were often restricted to temporary or volunteer positions during wartime.

Thank you to all women who have served in the Armed Forces.

If you would like assistance in applying for VA and State Veterans Benefits, find Veteran Service Representatives who can assist you at www.kovs.ks.gov

06/11/2026

What is MST?

Military Sexual Trauma is any sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service.

Women and men can experience MST.

VA Health Care has many resources devoted to Veterans who have experienced MST.

If MST during service has caused or increased any health or behavioral health issues for you as a Veteran, you may wish to reach out to one of KOVS' Veterans Service Representatives to start a claim for VA service-connected disabilities.

Veterans Service Representatives are waiting to assist you with claims, find the closest one at www.kovs.ks.gov or 1-800-513-7731

RESOURCES BELOW: VA MST Videos and resource page links

Thank you for serving.

VIDEO: Finding Purpose From Pain: A Veteran’s Path to Recovery From Sexual Trauma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BajPN2saE68&t=2s%27

VIDEO: Beyond MST in 60 Seconds VA MST Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T0oLH4Lhyk%27

RESOURCES:
Military Sexual Trauma: Effects & Veteran Resources - Mental Health
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/index.asp

Military Sexual Trauma Treatment & Veteran Support - Mental Health
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/treatment.asp

After experiencing repeated sexual assaults while serving in the Ai...

06/10/2026

Intimate Partner Violence

Veterans are statistically more likely than the population to experience IPV.

Watch a short video on the IPV Assistance Program that VA offers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=citMF-use7Q

If you experienced IPV during service, and it caused a qualifying condition (such as PTSD, depression, or other mental/physical impairments), you may be able to claim it as a disability.

KOVS has three female Veterans Service Representatives and 16 others, who can assist with a claim or other benefits. Find help at kovs.ks.gov

VA health care can help those who have experienced IPV, go to https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Index.asp

Thank you for serving.

Research has shown relationship conflict and/or abuse may occur and...

06/09/2026

Women Veterans - VA Benefits, Services and Transition to Civilian Life

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06/08/2026

On June 12, 1948, Harry Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act.

Prior to that, only women nurses could serve in the regular and reserve forces in peacetime.

So, June 12 is now observed as Women Veterans Day.

The Kansas Office of Veterans Services will share information specifically for women veterans this the week of June 12. Topics you will hear about are VA Womens Health Care, Va services and benefits for women veterans, MST or military sexual trauma, IPV or intimate partner violence, and other topics for women veterans transitioning from military to civilian life.