North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs

09/04/2026

Have questions about your VA benefits?
Not sure what programs or resources you may qualify for?

Come talk with us face-to-face! The North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be at the 3rd Annual Community Veteran Stand Down alongside more than 40 local service providers, organizations, and community partners—all in one place and ready to help.

Whether you have a question you've been meaning to ask, need help navigating benefits, or simply want to meet the people who are here to serve you, stop by and say hello. Bring your questions—big or small, complicated or simple. ❤️🇺🇸

📅 September 10 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Broadway Square | Downtown Fargo
🍽️ Free pulled pork meal
✂️ Haircuts • 👁️ Eye exams • 💉 Flu shots • 🏠 Housing & homeless resources • And much more!

Veterans and their families are welcome. Come for the resources, stay for the community, and let us help make sure you're connected to the benefits you've earned.

We can't wait to see you there!

09/03/2026

🌟 Get ready to take a leap for a cause! On September 12, Skydive Fargo is proud to host "Healing Through Freefall" – their first ever Veterans Weekend. 🌍✈️

Join them as they create a supportive space for veterans to find peace and healing through the exhilarating experience of skydiving. It's more than just a jump; it's a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the strength of our heroes.

If you or someone you know can benefit from this unique experience, mark your calendars and join them in honoring those who have served. Let them embrace the quiet that comes after the jump together. For more details and to sign up, contact Skydive Fargo at [email protected]!

08/29/2026

Join us at the Minot AFB Job Fair and connect with employers looking to hire!

📅 September 9, 2026
🕞 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Jimmy Doolittle Center
174 Summit Drive, Minot AFB

Bring your résumé and discover your next opportunity!

Event Details:
📞 M&FRC: (701) 723-3950
📧 [email protected]

08/19/2026

CALM Training could help you save someone's life. Free online course !!!

Learn strategies that save lives. 💙
The FREE CALM Clinical Workshop is designed for clinicians, first responders, hotline staff, primary care providers, and anyone working with individuals at elevated su***de risk.

This 3.5-hour virtual training focuses on counseling families and individuals on safely reducing access to lethal means, especially fi****ms and medications, during times of crisis.

🗓 Multiple virtual training dates available:

September 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM

💻 CEUs provided
💰 Free to attend

Register here ⬇️
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kaA37Ka55UeY0JA9SkGSA0yPsiJeBhhNnoWi86mC5dNUNU5CMEhWWDNLRUdNU0FYT1RQUzVSN1IyMC4u&route=shorturl

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Mark your calendars for August 20th!

08/14/2026

A Helping Hand When It Matters Most:
Hardship Grant Supports North Dakota Veteran and Family

Unexpected challenges can happen to any Veteran at any time, and knowing where you can go for help can make all the difference. The North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is here to help Veterans navigate those difficult moments and connect them with resources that can provide meaningful support. The Hardship Grant is one of the ways we can assist eligible Veterans when an unforeseen circumstance creates a financial or personal hardship. We are proud to stand alongside our Veterans, their families, and our Local Veterans Service Officers to ensure no Veteran has to face a difficult time alone.

Please click here to read the full story:

08/10/2026

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is here to help. Our Veterans Service Officers can help you understand your eligibility, gather the necessary information, and file a claim for the benefits you earned through your service.

You served. You sacrificed. Let us help make sure you receive the benefits you deserve. 🇺🇸

Today is Agent Orange Awareness Day. We have worked to raise awareness, educate, and remember the sacrifices of all those affected by Agent Orange, including veterans and their families in the ongoing battle against the deadly effects of exposure. Resources and information about VVA's work here: https://vva.org/what-we-do/outreach-programs/agent-orange/

08/07/2026

Young people may be hearing about kratom and 7-OH from friends, social media or stores—but the conversation should start with you. 💙

You don't have to know everything to make a difference. Start by asking what they've heard, listen without judgment and keep the conversation going.

Explore our new Kratom & 7-OH Hub and find age-appropriate conversation starters:
🔗 https://www.parentslead.org/topics/kratom/