About Us — Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs

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, through advocacy and education to access state and federal benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care and burial honors.