City of Indianapolis - Office of Veterans Services

Just wanted to take a moment to recognize all the hard work our VSO'S have been doing over the last 2 years being with the Office of Veteran Services with these 4 wonderful veterans!
Kris Bertrand-Glomski , Timothy Martinez, Lannette Laney Jackson , and Emily Malicoat

Celebrating those who served 🇺🇸

Join us for a Veteran Appreciation Free Cookout in honor of Military Appreciation Month! Come out for an evening of community, gratitude, and fun—featuring live jazz, a DJ, photo booth, and exciting prizes.

📍 Ujamaa Bookstore
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM

Let’s come together to recognize and thank our veterans for their service. Scan the QR code to RSVP and be part of this special event!

Not every service-related impact is visible, and some affect veterans long after they leave the military 🇺🇸

Scroll to read about Veteran Smith and his conversation with Laney Jackson, City of Indianapolis - Government Veteran Services Officer.

Did something during your service affect your career, benefits, or well-being? Veteran Services Officers at the City of Indianapolis are here to help veterans navigate those impacts and understand their options. 🤝

Reach out at [email protected] 📧 or visit https://www.indy.gov/activity/office-of-veteran-services 🌐

📢 Veteran Community — Check These Out!

We want to help spread the word about an upcoming Veteran Hiring Event hosted by WorkOne Indy-American Job Center on Friday, March 27, from 11 AM – 2 PM.

This event will feature a wide range of employers and opportunities, including:

• City of Indianapolis
• Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
• Indiana Department of Correction
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
• IndyGo
• PepsiCo
• State of Indiana
…and many more employers across industries.

Additional information about the JVSG program and WorkOne services is also available.

If you’re a veteran seeking new career opportunities, this is a great event to explore. Be sure to mark your calendar and check it out! 🇺🇸

The Office of Veteran Services will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day 🇺🇸

We honor the leaders who have served our nation and remain grateful for the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Regular business hours will resume the following business day.

In honor of Veterans Day, the ISO is happy to offer a year-round discount for veterans and active military members!

Eligible guests receive a 20% discount for select Classical, Pops, Film, and Symphony on the Prairie concerts. To redeem, contact the Box Office at 317-639-4300 or visit in person the night of your show to verify military status. You’ll also receive a promo code for future purchases!

A limited number of free tickets to select ISO events are also available through VetTix. View our full lineup here: https://indysymphony.org/3Lx3Sch

Great ceremony today! Happy to be amongst fellow veterans. Happy Veterans Day!
And those Shortridge High School kids performed the most AMAZING rendition of the National Anthem!!! Everybody was floored!

Veterans honored at Indiana War Memorial November 11, Veterans Day, pays tribute to the men and women who served in the U.S. military. During the Indianapolis Veterans Day Ceremony, veterans stood in salute as the National Anthem played.

My Force...your Force...the AIR FORCE!!!Happy Birthday!!!

Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force.
4.4% of all service members on The Wall served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Visit their profiles at https://bit.ly/2XrA1Jp

Many more served in Vietnam, returned home, and later died. Visit their In Memory profiles at https://bit.ly/3hKs3lG

We salute all Air Force service members today and always. "Aim High... Fly-Fight-Win"