Supporting Veterans in Your Community Since 2009
Welcome to the
Veterans Advisory Group
Lincoln, Nebraska
Upcoming Events:
- Multiple DatesFri, Feb 21Auld Pavilion, Antelope ParkFeb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMAuld Pavilion, Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Feb 22Auld Pavilion, Antelope ParkFeb 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMAuld Pavilion, Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508, USAFeb 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMAuld Pavilion, Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508, USAConnect with fellow veterans over coffee, refreshments and snacks on the 22nd of each month. This is a safe place to talk to fellow veterans and get support to manage through the life's challenges. There is no cost to attend.
- Sat, Jun 14LincolnJun 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMLincoln, Antelope Park, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
Join Us in Honoring Heroes
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ABOUT
Our Story
The Veterans Advisory Group of Lincoln is a group of Veterans helping Veterans. Known as VAG Lincoln, the purpose of the Veterans Advisory Group of Lincoln is to honor Veterans by providing ongoing events and support. The Veterans Advisory Group of Lincoln was formed in February of 2009, by Dr. Christine Emler MD and Terry Gillispie, a volunteer from Lincoln, NE. The Group originally met in the old ‘Canteen Room’ on the South end of the old VA Hospital building in Lincoln. Due to property renovation and closures at the Lincoln VA, most VAG Lincoln events are now held at the Auld Pavilion in Antelope Park, or at other locations throughout the city.
OUR INITIATIVES
Creating Positive Impact
Veteran Events
The VAG provides monthly and annual events to honor, celebrate, entertain and connect veterans in the Lincoln community.
Our events are free to attend. We focus on community events in easy to access locations that are well attended by veteran organizations, VA representatives and VSOs. By gathering veterans at these events, we are able to provide updated information and assistance to them and their families to ensure that important updates and information is distributed to those who need it most. Join us to see who you can connect with.
Healthcare and Community Services
Prioritizing well-being for Veterans and their family through VA and community resources.
We are always available to assist Veterans and their families. We can assist with connecting you with the appropriate VA Healthcare contacts, community services, county and state service officers and veterans organizations that can assist with unmet needs and available support services.
Benefit Guidance
Navigating support systems can be difficult and overwhelming. We are here to connect you with the resources that can help.
Navigate through the complexities of veterans benefits with our guidance. We provide detailed assistance and resources to help veterans and their families access the support systems they are entitled to, ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve. We will connect Veterans and their families with accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) that can help them file claims and access those benefits in a safe, legal and fee free manner.
Community Service and Outreach
Meeting the veteran community where we are most needed.
We are always available to assist Veterans and their families. We can assist with connecting you with the appropriate VA Healthcare contacts, community services, county and state service officers and veterans organizations that can assist with unmet needs and available support services.
You can find our representatives in your community at events, volunteering at the VA clinic and providing holiday meals to homeless at at-risk veterans and their families. We use our time and resources to meet with veterans at both veteran focused and community events to raise awareness and inform veterans of the services and support that is available in the Lincoln area.