Kansas Office of Veterans Services

09/28/2026

Events for Veterans and Families
KOVS will be at each of these events to assist

October 3 Fort Riley Retiree Appreciation Day
October 6 Dodge City "Veterans Voices Listening Session", VFW
October 10 American Legion Post 174 Festival
October 15-18 American Veterans Traveling Tribute, Leavenworth VA
October 24-25 McConnell AFB Air Show

09/25/2026

Veterans Powwow
Hosted by We-Ta-Se Legion Post 410

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Tomorrow at Prairie Peoples Park, 15400 M Road, Mayetta, KS

Kansas Office of Veterans Services will be on site to share information and assist Veterans and Surviving Spouses with benefits

09/24/2026

Be Aware of Potential Fraud and Scams

Fraud is rising globally, with Veterans frequently targeted using sophisticated schemes that threaten their hard-earned benefits.

VA is dedicated to protecting Veterans and their families through comprehensive fraud prevention strategies.

To learn more about how the VA is combating fraud and scams, please visit the VA Fraud Prevention site at

https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/fraud-prevention.asp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery%27

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

Gold Star Family Remembrance Ceremony
September 24 at 10 am

Kansas will pause this week to honor families whose loved ones gave their lives in service to our nation. ➡️ https://www.wibw.com/2026/09/22/kansas-statehouse-host-ceremony-honoring-gold-star-families/

09/21/2026

September 24 at 10am
South lawn of the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka

All Gold Star and Survivor Families, Friends, and Veterans are invited

09/21/2026

Gold Star Family Remembrance Ceremony

Gold Star and Survivor Families, Friends and Veterans are invited

09/19/2026

Buddy Check Week, September 21-25

September is National Su***de Prevention Month and VA is conducting its third annual Veteran Buddy Check Week from Sept. 21-25.

The week aims to build peer-to-peer connections, improve mental health, and increase access to VA resources.

ANYONE CAN
- take the pledge and reach out and talk to 10 veterans
- watch the Buddy Check Week peer wellness training video

Veteran Buddy Checks

09/17/2026

POW MIA Recognition Day is September 18, 2026

This day honors those who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA).

U.S. Service Members who are MIA:
1,566 from the Vietnam War
7,400 from the Korean War (1950–1953)
71,679 from World War II remain officially unaccounted for
Two from Operation Desert Storm

Search for MIA service members The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency website https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaOurMissingMap