Wyoming offers a property tax exemption of $6000 on the assessed value of a Veteran’s primary residence. If the exemption is not used on real property, it may be applied to a vehicle’s licensing fee. Wyoming Veterans Property Tax Exemption? Veterans must be residents of Wyoming for three or more years prior to claiming the tax exemption. Additionally, one of the following must apply: Received an honorable discharge; Served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean War, or Vietnam War; Served overseas during an armed conflict and received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal…
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Additionally, one of the following must apply: Received an honorable discharge; Served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean War, or Vietnam War; Served overseas during an armed conflict and received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or equivalent; Disabled Veteran who has a service-connected disability rating from the VA; Unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; Surviving parents if there is no surviving spouse; Applicants should apply at their local County Asse
Wyoming resident Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Wyoming Purple Heart Recipient license plate. Applicants must provide official documentation they received the Purple Heart. There is no application fee for this license plate. These license plates are requested through local county treasurer offices.
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There is no application fee for this license plate.
Resident disabled Veterans who have a 50% or more service-connected disability rating and receive compensation from the VA are eligible for the Wyoming Disabled Veteran license plate. The first license plate is free and exempt from registration fees and can be used on passenger cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles or multipurpose vehicles. Eligible Veterans may purchase one additional pair of license plates for either a motorcycle or multipurpose vehicle. These plates do not authorize parking in handicapped parking spaces. To legally park in handicap parking, a separate handicap parking…
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Resident Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge are eligible for the Wyoming Veteran license plate. These license plates are available with the Seal of the Veteran’s branch of service. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 when applying. The fee for the Veteran license plate is $50. Veterans can apply using the , or by mailing their application, required fee and DD214 to: Wyoming Veterans Commission 5410 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82009 Phone: 307-777-8152
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Veterans can apply using the , or by mailing their application, required fee and DD214 to: Wyoming Veterans Commission 5410 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82009 Phone: 307-777-8152
Immediate family members of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for free Wyoming Gold Star Family license plates. Immediate family members include: Surviving spouse; Grandparent; Child; Parent; Sibling; Applicants must provide a copy of a death certificate or other official documentation of the death of the service member. Applicants can apply using the Wyoming Department of Transportation, online Specialty License Plate ordering page , or by mailing their application and documentation to: Wyoming Veterans Commission 5410 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne,…
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Applicants can apply using the Wyoming Department of Transportation, online Specialty License Plate ordering page , or by mailing their application and documentation to: Wyoming Veterans Commission 5410 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82009 Phone: 307-777-8152 Wyoming Department of Transportation, Application for Military Related Plates
Wyoming Game Bird, Fish and Small Game License Free for 100% Disabled Veterans
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime bird hunting, small game hunting and fishing license to eligible disabled Veterans. This license remains valid as long as the Veteran is a Wyoming resident.
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To be eligible the Veteran must be a Wyoming resident, received an honorable discharge and have a 100% disability rating from the VA. The 100% disability is based on disability rating and not compensation. Veterans are required to provide official documentation as proof of their VA disability rating and that they received an honorable discharge. Licenses are issued in person at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Headquarters in Cheyenne, or at Regional Offices located in Jackson, Pinedale, Cody, Sheridan, Green River, Laramie, Lander, or Casper. In addition, applications can be mailed to any of the regional offices or the headquarters office. For more information, please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Headquarters by calling 307-777-4600. Wyoming Game and Fish Department, 100% Honorably Discharged Veteran Disabled Bird, Fish and Small Game License Fact Sheet
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For more information, please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Headquarters by calling 307-777-4600.
Wyoming Fishing License Free for 50% Disabled Veterans
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime fishing license to eligible disabled Veterans. This license remains valid as long as the Veteran is a Wyoming resident.
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To be eligible the Veteran must be a Wyoming resident, received an honorable discharge and is receiving compensation for at least a 50% (but less than 100%) service-connected disability rating from the VA. Veterans are required to provide official documentation as proof of their VA disability rating and that they received an honorable discharge. Licenses are issued in person at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Headquarters in Cheyenne, or at Regional Offices located in Jackson, Pinedale, Cody, Sheridan, Green River, Laramie, Lander, or Casper, (addresses can be found at the bottom of the application). Applications and required documentation can also be mailed to any of the regional offices or the headquarters office. For more information, please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Headquarters by calling 307-777-4600. Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Disabled Veteran License/Permit Ap
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Licenses are issued in person at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Headquarters in Cheyenne, or at Regional Offices located in Jackson, Pinedale, Cody, Sheridan, Green River, Laramie, Lander, or Casper, (addresses can be found at the bottom of the application). For more information, please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Headquarters by calling 307-777-4600.
Complimentary Wyoming Lifetime Game Bird, Small Game and Fishing license for Resident Purple Heart Medal Recipients
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime bird hunting, small game hunting and fishing license to resident Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients.
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To be eligible Veterans must be a Wyoming resident who was awarded the Purple Heart Medal and received an honorable discharge. Veterans are required to provide a copy of one of the following documents as proof of eligibility: DD214; VA ID Card with Purple Heart Medal designation; Purple Heart medal certificate; Licenses are issued in person at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Headquarters in Cheyenne, or at Regional Offices located in Jackson, Pinedale, Cody, Sheridan, Green River, Laramie, Lander, or Casper. Applications and required documentation can also be mailed to any of the regional offices or the headquarters office. For more information, please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Headquarters by calling 307-777-4600. Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Purple Heart Medal Recipient Application for Game Bird, Fish and Small Game License Wyoming Game and Fish Department, U.S. Milit
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For more information, please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Headquarters by calling 307-777-4600. Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Purple Heart Medal Recipient Application for Game Bird, Fish and Small Game License Wyoming Game and Fish Department, U.S.
Wyoming Hunter Safety Exemption for Service Members and Veterans
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Current service members and Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from Wyoming hunter safety requirements when purchasing hunting licenses. Those eligible will have to provide a completed Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Hunter Safety Exemption Application and show current military ID, or their DD214 when they apply. Application and copies of required documentation can be dropped off in person at Wyoming Game and Fish Department Regional Offices located in Jackson, Pinedale, Cody, Sheridan, Green River, Laramie, Lander, Casper, or mailed to the…
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Those eligible will have to provide a completed Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Hunter Safety Exemption Application and show current military ID, or their DD214 when they apply. Application and copies of required documentation can be dropped off in person at Wyoming Game and Fish Department Regional Offices located in Jackson, Pinedale, Cody, Sheridan, Green River, Laramie, Lander, Casper, or mailed to the headquarters office: Wyoming Game and Fish Department License Section 5400 Bishop Boulev
Special Limited Wyoming Fishing Permit for Hospitalized Veterans
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue free fishing licenses to Veterans who are participating in fishing events organized by a VA Hospital in Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health, the Wyoming Department of Family Services or a resident of the Wyoming Veterans’ Home. Veterans must fish under direct control of the institution to be eligible.
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Wyoming Tuition Assistance for Veterans and Surviving Dependents
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Wyoming will pay tuition at community colleges or the University of Wyoming, for overseas combat Veterans, their surviving spouses and dependents. Students can receive financial assistance for eight semesters within an eight-year period.
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To be eligible Veterans must have been a resident of Wyoming for at least one year prior to entering into active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces. They must have received an honorable discharge and were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or other authorized service or campaign medal indicating they served during any armed conflict in a foreign country. The surviving spouse or child of a service member are eligible if the service member died while serving on active duty. Children are eligible if they are under 22 years of age when their service member parent died. For more information, applicants should contact the admissions office where they plan to attend. Wyoming Statutes 19-14-106
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For more information, applicants should contact the admissions office where they plan to attend.
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Veterans Program
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The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services', Employment and Training Workforce Centers offer employment and training services to Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and spouses or caregivers. Those eligible can receive prioritized employment and training services giving them earlier access to resources and job opportunities. Job placement; Job search resources; Training programs; Résumé and application support; Career guidance and development; Skills assessments; Labor market information; Supportive services; Veterans can register on the to receive access to the…
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Job placement; Job search resources; Training programs; Résumé and application support; Career guidance and development; Skills assessments; Labor market information; Supportive services; Veterans can register on the to receive access to the following resources: Translating military skills into civilian job qualifications; Explore training or certification options; Connect with Veteran-friendly employers; Navigate benefits and support services; For more information and to determine eligibility,
Wyoming Veterans Hiring Preference in State Employment
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Wyoming offers a hiring preference to eligible Veterans and their surviving spouses when they apply for state employment. Applicants must meet the requirements for the position and be able to accomplish the duties of that position. When a numerical scoring system is used for hiring purposes Veterans and surviving spouses receive a 5% advantage, disabled Veterans receive a 10% advantage. When a numerical scoring system is not used the Veteran or surviving spouse must be given an advantage over non-Veteran candidates that reasonably equals the preference given in a numerical scoring system.…
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To be eligible for preference applicants must meet the following requirements: Resident of Wyoming for one year prior to application; Veteran who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces; Veteran who has a 10% or more service-connected disability (10% advantage); Surviving spouse who was married to a Veteran at their time of death and is receiving federal survivor benefits
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Wyoming offers a hiring preference to eligible Veterans and their surviving spouses when they apply for state employment. To be eligible for preference applicants must meet the following requirements: Resident of Wyoming for one year prior to application; Veteran who received an honorable discharge from the U.S.
The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper shares the memory and legacy of Wyoming Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from the Spanish-American War to today’s War on Terror. The museum has also preserved the history of Casper Army Air Base where B-17 and B-24 combat crews trained during the Second World War. Museum staff can provide guided tours upon request. Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum 3740 Jourgensen Avenue Casper, WY 82604 Phone: 307-472-1857
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The Wyoming Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act provides for the appointment of guardians to act on behalf of any Wyoming resident Veteran (or their dependents) who has been determined to be unable to handle their personal estate due to age, infirmity or disability and are eligible for VA benefits. For more information contact the Wyoming Veterans Commission at 800-833-5987 or use the Wyoming Veterans Commission online contact webpage .
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For more information contact the Wyoming Veterans Commission at 800-833-5987 or use the Wyoming Veterans Commission online contact webpage .
Free (Confidential) Recording of Discharges for Wyoming Veterans
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Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time and received a discharge other than dishonorable may have their military discharge or DD214 recorded confidentially, free of charge, at their County Clerk’s Office. Veterans can check with their local County Clerk to ensure a DD214 filed prior to July 1, 2003, have been moved to the confidential records section.
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The VHW, situated in the beautiful foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, offers assisted living and skilled nursing care for Veterans and their eligible dependents. VHW offers 2-room suites for married couples and private rooms for single residents. VHW Services and Programs: Primary care provider; Nursing care; Social and recreational services; Dietary services; Laundry services; Physical fitness and wellness programs; Financial counseling; Veterans’ benefits coordinator; Support services; Chaplain services; VHW Services and Programs
Who qualifies
To be eligible for admission to the VHW, applicants must meet the following criteria: Veteran who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge; Former Wyoming National Guard Service members who are disabled in the line of duty; Wyoming resident for at least one year at the time of application, or demonstrate intent to become a resident; Unable to earn a living because of wounds, disease, old age or other infirmities, or have no adequate means of support; Dependent of an eligible Veteran; VHW Admission Eligibility Information Wyoming Statutes Section 25-9-101 Residents' fees are based on their ability to pay. For more information and to request a pre-admission packet contact VHW Admissions at 307-684-5511. Veterans' Home of Wyoming 700 Veterans' Lane Buffalo, WY 82834
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Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge; Former Wyoming National Guard Service members who are disabled in the line of duty; Wyoming resident for at least one year at the time of application, or demonstrate intent to become a resident; Unable to earn a living because of wounds, disease, old age or other infirmities, or have no adequate means of support; Dependent of an eligible Veteran; VHW Admission Eligibility Information Wyoming Statutes Section 25-9-101 Residents' fees are based on
The Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery, located in Evansville, provides a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members. All burial services are held in the chapel and patio area. No services are held at the grave site. The director may assist the next of kin in planning for Military Funeral Honors. Services are scheduled for weekdays only. Only flat, granite grave markers provided by the U. S. Government are authorized for individual grave markings. There is no charge for the burial plot or grave vault. Burial plots are assigned on a first come, first…
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Eligibility requirements for the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can be seen at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements for burial: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and is eligible for military retired pay (or would have been eligible except their death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and dependents (burial of dependent children is limited to unmarried children under 21 years old or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution or a child who devel
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Wyoming counties provide financial assistance for Veterans who did not leave sufficient funds to pay for their funeral expenses. Counties will pay $500 for the preparation and transportation of the body and $1,500 for burial. Proof must be provided that the Veteran served in the U.S. Armed Forces in a time of war or conflict and received a discharge other than dishonorable.
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The Wyoming MFHP’s mission is to coordinate and provide the appropriate final tribute to eligible Wyoming Veterans to acknowledge their faithful and honorable service to Wyoming and the Nation. Wyoming MFHP ensures all agencies are coordinated in their efforts and that honors are conducted with dignity, respect and meet an acceptable military standard. Veterans will receive at a minimum the sounding of Taps and the folding and presentation of the U.S. Flag to the next of kin.
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet one of the following requirements for Military Funeral Honors: Died while serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, or; Discharged from active duty service under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Discharged from a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty; Applicants can electronically submit a completed Wyoming Military Funeral Honors Request and Confirmation Form by email to wyarng-mfh@army.mil . For more information, please call 307-262-7370.
How to apply
Armed Forces due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty; Applicants can electronically submit a completed Wyoming Military Funeral Honors Request and Confirmation Form by email to wyarng-mfh@army.mil .