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CalVet logo and a headshot of Virginia Wimmer with the American and California flags behind her.

SIX MONTHS IN, DEPUTY SECRETARY WIMMER HAS VISION FOR WOMEN VETERANS AFFAIRS

March 17, 2022 · by · in Minority Veterans, Women Veterans · 1 Comment

In August 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Virginia Wimmer as CalVet’s Deputy Secretary of Women Veterans Affairs at CalVet. A veteran who spent 26 years in the United States Air Force, Wimmer left the service in 2012. She then began her new career as a veteran service officer with Solano County and then was appointed […]

Veterans: Are you missing out on benefits you’ve earned?

February 21, 2018 · by · in Benefits · Leave a comment

You’re probably familiar with the GI Bill, home loans and healthcare benefits available for veterans. But what about education benefits for your children, career counseling and property tax exemptions? If you are an honorably discharged veteran, you have earned valuable benefits for you and your family. County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) can help you determine […]

Ventura and Los Angeles-area County Veterans Service Offices Stand Ready to Assist Veterans in Fire-Impacted Areas

December 15, 2017 · by · in Benefits, News, Veterans Homes · 1 Comment

While multiple fires devastate communities throughout Southern California, there are a number of County Veterans Service Offices (CVSOs) still open, ready to assist veterans. CVSOs typically help veterans to obtain local, state and federal benefits, and assist with filing claims. They can also provide information about CalVet home loans and insurance. If you have a […]

County Veterans Service Offices Stand Ready to Assist Veterans in Fire-Impacted Areas

October 11, 2017 · by · in Benefits, News · Leave a comment

While multiple fires devastate communities throughout California, County Veterans Service Offices (CVSOs) are open to assist veterans. CVSOs typically help veterans to obtain local, state and federal benefits, and assist with filing claims. They can also provide information about CalVet home loans and insurance. In the following counties, offices are open and CVSO staff are […]

How Can I Get a Veteran Designation on my Driver License?

July 17, 2017 · by · in Benefits · 37 Comments

One of the most common questions we are asked is how to get a Veteran designation on your California driver license or identification card.  The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a program to honor our veterans by allowing them to apply for a “veteran” designation on California driver licenses […]