Veterans Services Resources

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These resources are useful for veterans, their families, those who want to learn more about services, and those who support current and former military personnel.

For more information about how recent legislation changes could affect your benefit eligibility, please visit The Pact Act or contact us at veterans@alleghenycounty.us.

2025 Federal Benefits for Veterans Dependents and Survivors Guide(PDF, 752KB)

Resources for Veterans

American Flag - Use and display instructions.
Burial Benefits Forms - Forms used to obtain burial benefits.
Directors - List of Directors and contact information for Veterans’ Affairs in each of PA’s counties.
Driver's License - How to add a veteran designation to your PA driver's license.
Housing and Homeless - List of local agencies that provide assistance.
Military Registration Plates – How to obtain a PA vehicle license plate that reflects your military service and commendations.
Pennsylvania Veterans Treatment Courts - Explains assistance for veterans charged with non-violent crimes who are struggling with addiction, mental illness or co-occurring disorders and come in contact with the criminal justice system.
Recording Your Discharge Papers - Explains how to record your DD214 and obtain copies for employment and to apply for veterans' benefits.
Support and Volunteer - List of veterans' service groups and organizations.
Veteran Classification - Defines "wartime service" requirements for burial benefits.
Veterans Employment Information - List of local agencies and educational programs.
Veterans' Health Issues - List of information and groups that provide information about specific health issues affecting veterans.
War Memorials - List of historical sites in and around Pittsburgh.

Contact Veterans Services

Related Information

American Flag

Learn more about the American flag such as the symbolism of the colors, proper display etiquette, and more.

Health Issues

Information about and assistance for health issues specific to military veterans.

Housing and Homeless Resources

Resources to help with housing assistance if you, or a veteran you know, is homeless.

Societies

Federation of War Veterans' Societies of Allegheny County.

Thirteen Farewells

How the American flag is folded to give "Thirteen Farewells".

Recognizing an Allegheny County employee who has served in the U.S. military – either currently or in the past – and continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to public service in their County role.