About Us
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, or ADVA, is a state agency created in 1923 by the Arkansas General Assembly to connect Veterans and their dependents to state and federal services. Today, we serve our fellow Arkansas Veterans by operating two state Veteran cemeteries, by operating two state Veteran nursing homes, and through the administration of the Veteran Service Officer network.
Vision:
Recognizing the value of Veterans to Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) will be the state’s leading advocate and resource responsive to the changing needs of Veterans and their families in attaining the highest quality of life.
Mission:
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) serves Arkansas Veterans and their eligible dependents by providing, through advocacy and education, access to state and federal benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.
News:
Forum for Military Families
Please ask your military families members to use this form to sign up to speak to the Council. Family members will be invited to speak in the sequence in which they sign up. Walk-ins will be heard following families who signed up in advance. Please note that the sign-up form is a Google form; it cannot be accessed from a military computer.
AR National Guard Post Exchange - Veterans Receive 10% off evert Tuesday!
Starting this Tuesday!! 08/04/2026 - Tuesdays are for our Veterans at APEX – Camp Robinson!
AR Women Veterans License Plate - APPLY NOW!
