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At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, we serve all generations of veterans with dignity and respect while striving to provide the highest quality programs and services alongside our federal, state and local partners to make Louisiana a veteran-friendly state.

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Louisiana Veterans Cemeteries Continue Streak of National Operational Excellence Recognition
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On the Geaux with LDVA – Memorial Day Edition
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State of Louisiana Named 2026 Community Leader Impact Award Recipient by Hiring Our Heroes
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Secretary Meginley Invites Veterans to Third Annual Veterans Day at the Capitol
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LDVA Invites All Louisianans to Join Statewide Memorial Day Events, Ruck to the Capitol, and Garden of Flags
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Secretary Meginley to Honor Eleven Veteran Employees at Textron Systems’ Chef Menteur Location

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LDVA works diligently on behalf of our veterans.

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Leadership

Col Charlton Meginley
Charlton J. Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF
Secretary, LDVA
Col. Jerome Buller
Dr. Jerome L. Buller, COL (USA Retired)
Deputy Secretary, LDVA
John C. Phillips, LCDR, USN (Ret.)
John C. Phillips,
LCDR, USN (Ret.)
Undersecretary, LDVA

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