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102 Years Young: A Special Celebration for Jock Davis

We had the incredible honor of celebrating the 102nd birthday of one of our residents, Maj. Foster “Jock” Davis. Jock is not only a beloved member of our home but a true Arkansas treasure who served in both World War II and the Korean War.

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Secretary Ator Presents the ADVA Secretary "Champion" Award for Excellence to Riva Miller

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs recently honored Riva Miller with the ADVA Secretary “Champion” Award for Excellence. The award was presented by Secretary Ator in recognition of her extraordinary dedication to Arkansas veterans and the families who support them.

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Arkansas Honors Its First Women Veteran of the Year: Master Sergeant (Ret.) Elesha D. Granniss

Arkansas Honors Its First Women Veteran of the Year: Master Sergeant (Ret.) Elesha D. Granniss

Master Sergeant (Ret.) Elesha D. Granniss made history this year when the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs named her the state’s first Women Veteran of the Year, an honor awarded at the 2025 Women Veteran Summit. Selected by a board of ADVA Women Veteran Program Leaders, Granniss was chosen for her outstanding professional and personal achievements, exceptional community engagement, leadership, and lasting impact on women veterans across Arkansas.

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Veterans Commission welcomes 4 new members

The Arkansas Veterans Commission welcomed four new members at its quarterly meeting on July 18 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Martha Cothren, Brad Hegeman, Dianna Lankford, and Monte Mills to serve on the commission effective May 27, 2025.

The four new members bring a wide range of experience to the commission.

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Home Base Arkansas attracts out-of-state veterans to The Natural State

Home Base Arkansas attracts out-of-state veterans to The Natural State

Like many veterans, when Missouri native Mason Bennett was honorably discharged, he found himself wondering what to do next. The 25-year-old stayed in Virginia to work as a military contractor, but the high cost of living was a deterrent. He moved to Alabama, near family members, to pursue a degree in business management. But an unscheduled trip to Arkansas changed the trajectory of his life.

By Mark Woodall

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Recognizing Female Veterans on Women Veterans Day

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ADVA District Service Officer takes home top honors at local car show

ADVA District Service Officer takes home top honors at local car show

Pete Peterson, a District Veteran Service Officer with the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), won “Best in Show” with his 1964 El Camino on Saturday, March 29, in Conway, Arkansas.

Story by Mark Woodall

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Congressman Hill meets with ADVA leadership to discuss opportunities for veterans

Congressman Hill meets with ADVA leadership to discuss opportunities for veterans
Congressman French Hill, representing the 2^nd District of Arkansas, met with leadership and staff from the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) on Monday, April 14, in Little Rock to discuss various opportunities for veterans in Arkansas.

By Mark Woodall

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Vietnam Veterans honored during ceremony at State Capitol

Vietnam Veterans honored during ceremony at State Capitol

Hundreds gathered on Friday, March 28, at the Arkansas State Capitol to pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans while observing the 50^th anniversary of the end of the war.

By Mark Woodall

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