Thankful for all the veterans who attended the town hall at the New Bedford Whaling Museum to discuss the benefits made available through the HERO Act. A special thanks to Rep. Chris Hendricks and Tony Cabral for hosting today's event. mass.gov/info-details/h…

Great time visiting American Legion Post 30 and Italian American War Veterans Post 6 in East Boston today. This hidden gem is more than just a bar - it’s a museum honoring our nations heroes! Open to everyone, regardless of veteran status, it’s a must visit for anyone looking for

Thanks Adrian Madaro for the invite and Eastie hospitality!

Attention VSOs and community partners: The summer edition of The BLUF, the EOVS Engagement Department’s quarterly newsletter, is here! Check your inbox or read it online now: mass.gov/doc/the-bluf-s…

This National Hire a Veteran Day, we’re spotlighting EOVS’ Veteran Ready Business (VRB) Program! Launched last year, this free certification helps Massachusetts employers better recruit, retain, and support veteran talent. Veterans bring unmatched leadership, discipline, and

As of August 1, the annuity increase authorized by the HERO Act is officially in effect. EOVS has processed all payments in accordance with the new law, and deposits are now moving through standard banking systems. Depending on your financial institution or mailing preference,

The NCSL’s 50th annual Legislative Summit is officially here in Boston! Glad to kick off the week’s events with today’s meeting of the Military and Veterans Affairs Task Force with Maj Gen Gary W Keefe, Jon Santiago, and Rep. McGonagle. #ncslsummit MA Executive Office of Veterans Services Mass. National Guard

Happy NCSL Week! Massachusetts is proud to welcome this year’s National Conference of State Legislatures to Boston. Secretary @iamjonsantiago joined the Military & Veterans Affairs Task Force to highlight the transformation of veterans services over the past two and a half

Rebuilt and reimagined: Holyoke Veterans Home gets full federal approval boston25news.com/news/local/ham…

Sen. Ed Markey and Secretary Jon Santiago, MD, MPH, of MA Executive Office of Veterans Services met with veterans and providers today UMass Chan Medical School to share stories, voice concerns & shape policy discussions in response to challenges facing the veteran community in Mass. Ed Markey @iamjonsantiago Veterans Inc.

Join me in congratulating my wife on voting for the first time! She recently became a US citizen and was proud to do her duty. Because a family that votes together, stands together! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Massachusetts is proving that ending veteran homelessness is possible. In today’s Boston Globe, we share why Housing First must remain at the center of this fight. Governor Maura Healey Secretary Ed Augustus Jr. bostonglobe.com/2025/09/15/opi…

Service dogs play a vital role in the lives of veterans, helping them navigate both visible and invisible challenges. boston25news.com/news/local/hig… In Massachusetts, programs like Clear Path for Veterans connect veterans with these life-changing partners. Thank you to Boston 25 News for helping us

“These grants allow us to plan ahead and meet the needs of veterans for the next decade, while preserving the honor and dignity these cemeteries represent.” EOVS Secretary Jon Santiago The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration has awarded more

Two hundred fifty years of service. One Commonwealth-wide trail. Today, we launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail — connecting more than 1,200 memorials that tell our military story from the Revolution to today. Explore at mass.gov/vetstrail!

As America marks 250 years, Massachusetts honors the generations who defended its promise. mass.gov/vetstrail Explore the Veterans Legacy Trail: a new way to learn, reflect, and pay tribute.

Massachusetts veterans and families: the federal government shutdown does not affect state-level services from the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS), all remain fully operational.    For official federal guidance on any VA service interruptions during the shutdown,

Yesterday, we kicked off our 2025 Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Conference in Leominster! Over the next few days, VSOs from across Massachusetts will join EOVS leadership for hands-on training, program updates, and discussions on how to best serve our veterans and their

Apple-pear-pumpkin picking with the best pickers! 🍎 🍐 🎃

Did you know Veteran Services Officers (VSO) are located in every city and town in the Commonwealth? They provide essential services like helping veterans access their federal benefits, career opportunities, and even housing assistance. This week, VSOs from across Massachusetts