About Us
The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) counsels veterans, their dependents and survivors regarding federal and state benefits such as compensation, pension, education, medical treatment, home loans, burial benefits and license plate designation. Our accredited Veterans Service Officers also provide referrals for veterans experiencing substance abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. MVA administers historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, a 10-story building with meeting rooms, auditorium, gymnasium, industrial kitchen, and banquet facilities available to veteran service non-profit organizations for free and other groups for rental.
Mission
We value the dedication and sacrifice of our military veterans and their families by advocating on their behalf and promoting awareness of their contributions.
Vision
To serve all veterans and their families with respect, dignity and acknowledgment.
Goals
- Provide the highest quality care and services for our veterans and their families.
- Enhance operational effectiveness to maximize service to California veterans.
- Invest in our workforce to enhance services to veterans over the long term.
- Provide excellent customer service to our veterans, colleagues, and partners.
Veterans Live in California
Number of those veterans living in Los Angeles County out of 58 counties in the state.
The sacrifice of these patriots generates pride and appreciation from all of us.
PHONE 877.4LA.VETS
Learn About Staff
Communications
MVA News
For media inquiries, contact wwilson@mva.lacounty.gov
Press Releases
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall Open House Sept 28, 2022
Veteran Suicide Review Team Sept 29, 2022
MVA Launches Media Campaign to Reach Underserved Veterans October 6, 2022
VETDAYLA ’22 MVA Honors Native Americans with Open House, November 2, 2022
MVA Celebrates Veterans Day with Causeway Screening on USS IOWA
Radio Shows
You’ve Served, You’ve Earned on Women Veterans, KABC Talk Radio October 8, 2022
You’ve Served, You’ve Earned on Veteran Peer Network, KABC Talk Radio October 15, 2022
You’ve Served, You’ve Earned on the LA Veterans Collaborative, KABC Talk Radio October 22, 2022
You’ve Served, You’ve Earned on Military Sexual Trauma, KABC Talk Radio October 29, 2022
You’ve Served, You’ve Earned on the PACT Act, KABC Talk Radio November 5, 2022
You’ve Served, You’ve Earned on Veteran Homelessness in LA County, KABC Talk Radio November 12, 2022
Career Opportunities
Volunteers
The Veterans work-study program can help you earn money while you’re enrolled in a college, a vocational school, or a professional training program.
Veterans Internship Benefits
Veterans who participate in the internship program will receive the following benefits:
- Competitive salary during the internship
- Medical and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Technical job training and guidance on workplace behavior, competencies, individual responsibilities, and development of occupational skill sets.
Upon successful completion of their internship, veterans will be eligible to compete for permanent County positions.
Eligible for disability compensation if you have a service-related disability and you were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.