RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/News Release from Office of the Governor) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Networkwhat it calls a “one-stop online information resource for Virginia veterans, transitioning service members and their families.”

“On Veterans Day and every day, we celebrate the service and sacrifice of all the men and women who have served our country. Virginia is the proud home of nearly 700,000 veterans. We work every day to ensure Virginia is the best state in America for veterans, service members and their families to live, work and raise a family.» said Governor Youngkin.

“I am happy and excited to introduce this new information resource for service members and their families leaving the service – the Virginia Veterans Network or VVN, built by veterans for veterans. VVN is truly the gold standard in service for Virginia veterans and delivers on its promise to provide Virginia veterans with the best resources available,” Youngkin continued.

The network connects hundreds of organizations on a single platform to “ensure veterans, transitioning service members and their families receive the best resources at any stage of life,” according to the governor’s office.

VVN is an online tool designed to make it easier for veterans, transitioning service members and their families to schedule appointments online with the Department of Veteran Services and find information about federal benefits and programs, free state and local money they earned through their service in one location..

“The launch of the Virginia Veterans Network represents our steadfast commitment to those who have served, providing veterans and their families with seamless access to essential services and support. This platform honors Virginia’s promise: honoring the sacrifice of veterans with the care, respect and resources they deserve, ensuring they are never alone in their journey,” said Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears.

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