Veterans Stand Down

CT STAND DOWN 2026
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
9:00AM – 2:00PM

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for our annual STAND DOWN event which will be held at six regional locations:

SIX REGIONAL LOCATIONS

 

Bridgeport University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Ave.

Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive.

Danbury Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive.

Norwich Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Ave.

Rocky Hill CTDVA main campus, 287 West Street.

  Stamford UCONN, 1 University Plaza.

The DVA continues our commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel, and their immediate families by providing this “one stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits at these regional sites across the State. View or download the 2026 CT Stand Down flyer.

For any additional information please contact:

Call: 860-616-3772 or Email: standdown@ct.gov

How to Add a Veteran Indicator to Your Connecticut Driver’s License or ID Card

All Connecticut veterans with qualifying service, are eligible to receive the Veteran Flag Identifier on their driver’s license or identity card.

Follow these steps to get a veteran’s indicator on your driver’s license or identity card:

Step 1: Check your eligibility

    • Qualifying honorable active military service (not including initial entry training) DD-214 or pre-1950 WG AGO Discharge certificate.
    • Previous honorable service in a reserve component.
    • A valid State of Connecticut license or identity card  

Step 2: Gather what you need

    • DD-214 or pre-1950 WG AGO Discharge certificate showing qualifying military service with an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge.
    • If the name on the DD-214 is different from the veteran’s legal name, proof of name change is required, i.e., court decree, marriage certificate etc.

Request a copy of your DD 214 online  https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

Get Your Real ID  https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/get-real-id?language=en_US