Veteran help
Veteran Resources in Wyoming
Help and community for veterans and military families in Wyoming: the state veterans office, 4 VA care sites, 2 veterans cemeteries, 16 veterans posts and clubs.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, Text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
State department of veterans affairs
Wyoming Veterans Commission
It is an honor to serve in The Cowboy Guard. In our formations, we take care of each other in combat, within our state, or across our nation; our people are the priority. We answer our nation’s call to fight and win against any enemy and safeguard our fellow citizens. Therefore, we have two...
- Address: 5800 Central Avenue, Cheyenne WY 82009
- Phone: 307-777-8152
- Website: www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov/resources/veteran/veterans-commission
State offices help with state benefits (tax exemptions, education, veterans homes) and can connect you with accredited service officers for VA claims. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA health care, Vet Centers & offices
Vet Centers offer free, confidential counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors and their families — often without a VA appointment. Always confirm hours by phone.
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| Afton VA Clinic | Afton |
| Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Cheyenne |
| Sheridan VA Medical Center | Sheridan |
| Worland VA Clinic Hours: Mo-We 08:00-16:30; Th 08:00-14:30; Fr-Su closed | Worland |
Find every VA location with current hours at VA.gov/find-locations.
Veterans cemeteries in Wyoming
| Cemetery | City | Burials |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne National Cemetery National | Cheyenne | Open |
| Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Evansville | Open VA Grant |
“Open” cemeteries accept new casketed or cremated burials; “Closed” ones may still accept burials in existing family gravesites. Eligible veterans and family members can pre-apply for burial through VA. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration.
Veterans posts, clubs & meeting places
Local VFW posts, American Legion posts, AMVETS, DAV chapters, Marine Corps League detachments and veteran-run cafés are where veterans meet, share a meal and get help with benefits. Most welcome visitors — call ahead or check the post’s website.
Posts & clubs (16)
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) | near Dubois |
| American Legion Post 42 | Gillette |
| American Legion Hall Post 43 | Jackson |
| VFW Post | Laramie |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4801 VFW | Pinedale |
| VFW Post | near Sheridan |
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| American Legion Hall, Post 32;American Legion Hall | — |
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Volunteer in Wyoming
- At a VA medical center: escort patients, drive veterans to appointments or visit residents through VA Voluntary Service.
- At a veterans cemetery: join a volunteer honor guard, help with Memorial Day flag placements or lay wreaths in December with Wreaths Across America.
- With a local post: auxiliaries of the VFW and American Legion welcome family members and supporters.
- With Honor Flight: find the hub that serves Wyoming at honorflight.org and escort a veteran to the memorials in Washington, D.C.
- More ideas on our volunteer page.
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Recipients from Wyoming
8 recipients born in or credited to Wyoming.
Places to visitWar memorials & museums
5 memorials and 3 military museums in Wyoming.
Get involvedVeterans organizations
National groups with local posts and chapters.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (state offices, cemeteries), USO (center locations), OpenStreetMap contributors (posts, cafés and VA facilities; ODbL). Community-mapped details can be out of date — please confirm before visiting. Spotted a missing post? You can add it to OpenStreetMap.