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The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office, Cemeteries, Milwaukee Claims Office, Research Center, and Veterans Museum will be closed on February 15, 2010 as a designated furlough day for state employees.

The Wisconsin Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove will remain open as usual. Military Funeral Coordinators will also be available.

Information on all benefits, programs, and services are available as always on our website. Applications for some benefits and services can also be made via our secure server online as usual.

Future furlough days for WDVA are:

May 28, 2010
October 11, 2010
November 11, 2010
November 26, 2010
February 21, 2011
May 27, 2011

Presently, the Central Office and Milwaukee Claims Office will be closed on all of the furlough days listed. The Museum and Research Center and Cemeteries will be open on the Fridays before Memorial Day weekends and on Veterans Days. Check this webpage for specific information as each furlough day approaches or call toll-free at 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387).

The state's State Furlough and Holiday Calendar webpage provides a listing of when all state services are closed.

The Governor's Executive Order #285 is the directive to state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System for the statewide furlough program.