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February 1, 2024
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February 8, 2023 (Password: 3VmRfnh*)
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February 15, 2023 (Password: jWuBhM$3)
African American Employment Program
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Other Resources
Statistics
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Minority Veterans of America
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Historically Black Universities and Colleges
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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2023 Native American Heritage Month Ceremony
(Password: pBKHKf@7)
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The Living Legacy of American Indian Veterans
Other Resources
Statistics
Federally recognized Indian tribes and resources for Native Americans
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Minority Veterans of America
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Native American Veterans Association
Alaska Veterans Association - Uniting Alaskan Veterans: Healing, Freedom, and Strength Together
Alaska Warrior Partnership Veteran Non-Profit Organization
Tribal Colleges and Universities
White House initiative on advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native Americans and strengthening Tribal colleges and universities
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans and Service members
VA Resources
2024 Lunar New Year Celebration: The Year of the Dragon
AANHPI 2023 Heritage Month Celebration Webinar
(Password: NtQmAm@3)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Employment Program
The Living Legacy of American Indian Veterans
Other Resources
Asian American Statistics
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Statistics
WWII Filipino Veterans Receive Congressional Gold Medal
AANHPI Veteran Service Organization or Nongovernmental Organizations
Minority Veterans of America
Japanese American Veterans Association
Federal Asian Pacific American Council
Asian Pacific American Veterans Association
Filipino American Veterans Association
Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Campuses
Hispanic and Latino Veterans and Service members
VA Resources
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month message from the Secretary
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Password: rUViF7Q$)
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: Hispanic Heritage Foundation (Password: pGEmdq?3)
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: The American Latino Veterans Association (Password: JuJTQ7Z?)
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (Password: Gpx3mXS?)
Hispanic Employment Program
Hispanic Organizations
Statistics
Hispanic and Latine Veteran Service Organization and Nongovernmental Organizations
Minority Veterans of America
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA)
Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance
American GI Forum
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Hispanic Serving Institutions
White House Initiative on advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for hispanics
Special Groups
Elderly Veterans
Gulf War Veterans
Homeless Veterans
Incarcerated Veterans
Korean War Veterans
American Former Prisoners of War
Veterans Living Overseas
Vietnam Veterans
Women Veterans
World War II Veterans
Indigent Veterans and Unclaimed Remains
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Center for Minority Veterans
810 Vermont Ave. (00M)
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 461-6191
vacocmv@va.gov
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Vet
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Homeless Veterans
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Minority Veterans
Plain Language
Surviving Spouses & Dependents
Adaptive Sports Program
ADMINISTRATION
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
National Cemetery Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420
Last updated April 29, 2025
Get help from Veterans Crisis Line
Call
988 (Press 1)
Text to
838255
Chat
confidentially now
Call TTY if you
have hearing loss
1-800-799-4889
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
visit
VeteransCrisisLine.net
for more resources.
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Menu
Menu
For Veterans
Benefit Information
Agent Orange
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ)
Unemployability/TDIU
Fiduciary Program
Pensions
Identification Card (VIC)
Claims
Appeals
Education
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (W.A.V.E.) (Registration Required)
GI Bill
Survivors Education & Assistance Benefits (Chapter 35)
Vocational Rehabilitation
Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP)
Home Loans
Programs
Determine Your Eligibility
Certificate of Eligibility
Status (Registration Required)
Veterans Information Portal (WebLGY) (Registration Required)
Insurance
Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI)
Service Members' Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI)
Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)
Health Resources
Agent Orange
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dental Care
Blue Button
Download Your Own VA Medical Records
Order Hearing Aids
Batteries (for Hearing Aids & Other Devices)
VA Social Media Accounts
Manage Your Prescription Refills with My HealtheVet (Registration Required)
Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ)
Mental Health
Appointments
Health (Please contact your local VA Medical Center)
Track Your Appointments with My HealtheVet (Registration Required)
Travel Pay/Reimbursement
Extended Care & Assisted Living
Aid & Attendance & Housebound
Caregivers
Community Living Centers (CLC)
Community Nursing Homes
Domiciliaries (Please contact your local VA Medical Center)
Homemaker & Home Health Aid Care
Hospice and Palliative Care
State Veterans Homes
Bill Pay
For Family Members & Spouses
CHAMPVA (Family Members Insurance)
Fiduciary Program
Burials & Memorials
Headstones, Markers, & Medallions
For Employees
Build Your Career
Education
Talent Management System (TMS) (Registration Required)
VA Acquisition Academy
Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form SF 1199A (PDF)
Human Resources
iCare
Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Card
Security Investigation Center/Background Investigations
Travel & Reimbursement
For Business
Doing Business with VA
Acquisition, Logistics, & Construction
Small & Veteran Business Programs
VetBiz Portal
Financial & Asset Enterprise Management
Security Investigation Center/Background Clearances
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act Requests
VA Forms
Forms & Publications
Forms
Popular Forms
DD–214 — Report of Separation
21–4138 — Statement in Support of Claim (PDF)
22–1995 — Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (PDF)
22–1990 — Application for Education Benefits (PDF)
10-10ez — Health Benefits Renewal (PDF)
21–2680 — Exam for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance (PDF)
10–10ez — Application for Health Benefits
Publications
Jobs
Employment & Careers
Volunteer or Donate
Public & Intergovernmental Affairs
VA
»
Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)
Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)
The Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)
About the Center
CMV Staff
2017 Minority Veterans Report
VBA Minority Veterans Program
American Veterans By the Numbers
Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans
About the Committee
Committee Members
Serve as a Committee Member
Annual Reports
Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans (Statutory)
Black or African American Veterans and Service members
VA Resources
CMV Black History Month Program
February 1, 2024
2023 Black History Month Program Webinar
February 8, 2023 (Password: 3VmRfnh*)
2023 Black History Month Program Webinar
February 15, 2023 (Password: jWuBhM$3)
African American Employment Program
African American Organizations
Other Resources
Statistics
Black or African American Veteran Service Organization and Nongovernmental Organizations
Minority Veterans of America
Blacks in Government
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
National Association for Black Veterans
Historically Black Universities and Colleges
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Native American and Alaska Native Veterans and Service members
VA Resources
2023 Native American Heritage Month Ceremony
(Password: pBKHKf@7)
American Indian and Alaska Native Organizations
VA Benefits and Programs for Native American Veterans
Office of Tribal Government Relations
The Living Legacy of American Indian Veterans
Other Resources
Statistics
Federally recognized Indian tribes and resources for Native Americans
Native American and Alaska Native Veteran Service Organization and Nongovernmental Organizations
Minority Veterans of America
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Native American Veterans Association
Alaska Veterans Association - Uniting Alaskan Veterans: Healing, Freedom, and Strength Together
Alaska Warrior Partnership Veteran Non-Profit Organization
Tribal Colleges and Universities
White House initiative on advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native Americans and strengthening Tribal colleges and universities
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans and Service members
VA Resources
2024 Lunar New Year Celebration: The Year of the Dragon
AANHPI 2023 Heritage Month Celebration Webinar
(Password: NtQmAm@3)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Employment Program
The Living Legacy of American Indian Veterans
Other Resources
Asian American Statistics
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Statistics
WWII Filipino Veterans Receive Congressional Gold Medal
AANHPI Veteran Service Organization or Nongovernmental Organizations
Minority Veterans of America
Japanese American Veterans Association
Federal Asian Pacific American Council
Asian Pacific American Veterans Association
Filipino American Veterans Association
Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Campuses
Hispanic and Latino Veterans and Service members
VA Resources
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month message from the Secretary
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Password: rUViF7Q$)
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: Hispanic Heritage Foundation (Password: pGEmdq?3)
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: The American Latino Veterans Association (Password: JuJTQ7Z?)
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month series webinar
: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (Password: Gpx3mXS?)
Hispanic Employment Program
Hispanic Organizations
Statistics
Hispanic and Latine Veteran Service Organization and Nongovernmental Organizations
Minority Veterans of America
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA)
Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance
American GI Forum
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Hispanic Serving Institutions
White House Initiative on advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for hispanics
Special Groups
Elderly Veterans
Gulf War Veterans
Homeless Veterans
Incarcerated Veterans
Korean War Veterans
American Former Prisoners of War
Veterans Living Overseas
Vietnam Veterans
Women Veterans
World War II Veterans
Indigent Veterans and Unclaimed Remains
X
External Links Disclaimer
This page may contain links to pages and/or documents outside the Department of Veterans Affairs Domain. These are annotated as shown below. We hope your visit was informative.
X
External Links Disclaimer
This page may contain links to pages and/or documents outside the Department of Veterans Affairs Domain. These are annotated as shown below. We hope your visit was informative.
Site Navigation
CMV Home
About the Center
Research
Advisory Committee
Minority Veteran Programs
Congressional Gold Medal Recipients
Calendar of Events
Partners
CMV Staff
Subscribe to Receive Email Updates
Contact Us
Center for Minority Veterans
810 Vermont Ave. (00M)
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 461-6191
vacocmv@va.gov
CONNECT
Veterans Crisis Line:
Call: 988 and
(Select 1)
Social Media
Complete Directory
EMAIL UPDATES
VA HOME
Notices
Privacy
Regulations
Web Policies
No FEAR Act
Site Index
USA.gov
White House
Inspector General
QUICK LIST
Apply for Benefits
Apply for Health Care
My Health
e
Vet
Life Insurance Online Applications
VA Forms
State and Local Resources
VA Plans, Budget, & Performance
VA Claims Representation
RESOURCES
Careers at VA
Employment Center
Veteran Readiness & Employment
Homeless Veterans
Women Veterans
Minority Veterans
Plain Language
Surviving Spouses & Dependents
Adaptive Sports Program
ADMINISTRATION
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
National Cemetery Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420
Last updated April 29, 2025
Get help from Veterans Crisis Line
Call
988 (Press 1)
Text to
838255
Chat
confidentially now
Call TTY if you
have hearing loss
1-800-799-4889
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
visit
VeteransCrisisLine.net
for more resources.