Press Releases
VA and the National Military Family Association (NMFA) are partnering to let Veterans know about recent education benefits changes during the #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on February 15 at 11 AM MST. More...
Colonel David E. Brasuell, administrator of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS), announced his retirement today. More...
The updated transcript of the November 29, 2017 Education Service Webinar is now available including answers to unanswered questions asked during the Webinar. More...
The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2017, commonly referred to as the “Forever GI Bill ®,” was signed into law on August 16, 2017. It made several changes to GI Bill ®, one of which was an extension of the time limit to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill ®. See more information on the Colmery Act and search “Elimination of 15-year Limitation to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill Program.” More...
Attached are two info-graphics about the potential location of F-35 fighter aircraft at Gowen Field. More...
Join the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery as we celebrate the Spirit of '45 and honor the end of World War II. More...
The Quarterly Veterans Affairs Commission meeting will be held April 11, 2018 at 8:30 AM. More...
The Rocky Mountain MIRECC (Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center) for Veteran Suicide Prevention has free resources available. More...
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is adopting American Cancer Society (ACS) breast cancer screening guidelines that give women a choice to begin screening at age 40. The guidelines also recommend starting yearly mammograms by age 45 and then every other year from age 55. The guidelines apply to women at average risk for breast cancer and complement VA’s already-extensive program for breast care for Veterans. More...
VA’s Rule Establishes a Presumption of Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune. More...
If you or someone you know are in crisis, please call the Veterans' Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8.