The Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs serves an important two-fold purpose. First, it distinguishes and elevates issues and opportunities for veterans and transitioning service members in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Of primary importance are the employment, health care, and education needs of our veterans. With the Nation’s fastest growing veteran population and the greatest number of veterans in the workforce per capita, the Secretariat maintains a particular focus on employment of our newest generation of veterans who have the new and current skills needed here in the Commonwealth.
The Secretariat also leads the Governor’s initiatives focused on relationship building with and support of our military and defense installations and the communities surrounding them. Through the Governor’s Virginia Military Advisory Council (VMAC) and active Secretariat community involvement, the Commonwealth continues to be an engaged host in support of the military and defense missions in the state.
We are honored to serve the Commonwealth and our veterans, and look forward to working with you to continue to make Virginia the most veteran and military friendly state in the Nation.
November 19, 2018 — On this episode of This Week in Richmond host David Bailey is joined by Delegate Delores McQuinn House of Delegates District 70 and Carlos Hopkins Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs.
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The fastest growing veteran population in the Nation.
The greatest number of veterans in the workforce per capita.
The largest percentage of women veterans.
The largest percentage of veterans under the age of 28.
1 in 10 Virginians is a veteran (approx. 800,000).
Added more Veterans to its workforce than all other states put together.
Offers a range of services for veterans and their family members
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Helps veterans return to their communities through local services and support.
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Responsible for monitoring the welfare of Virginia's veterans and setting policies to enhance veteran services across the Commonwealth.
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Advises the Department of Veteran Services on matters of concern to veterans and their families.
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Commonwealth of Virginia’s monument to honor the memory of Virginia’s men and women who demonstrated a willingness to serve and fight to defend our way of life from World War II to the present.
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Plans, coordinates, maintains situational awareness, and employs forces for homeland security and homeland defense in order to respond to any incidents within the Commonwealth.
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Supports veterans and their families through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services’ (DVS) programs and services
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