Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs contains three divisions, the Colorado National Guard, the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs, and the Colorado Wing - Civil Air Patrol. The mission of the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and its divisions are listed below. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs MISSION Colorado’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs supports the Division of the Colorado National Guard in delivering land, air, space, and cyber power in support of state and federal operations; enables the Division of Veterans Affairs to deliver high quality service to the State’s Veterans and their families; and oversees the operations of the Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol in delivering aerospace education and emergency services. VISION We are an inclusive organization that earns and maintains the trust and confidence in those we serve at the local, state and federal levels; we are recognized for excellence in service to our Veterans, service members, and families; and, we are the state of choice for future force structure gains, equipment modernization, and infrastructure investment. VALUES Our core values of Professionalism, Accountability, Character, and Excellence embody the attributes that all DMVA Team members strive for in serving and protecting the residents of our state and nation. Professionalism: Act with professionalism and integrity in every endeavor and discipline in both behavior and performance. Accountability: Accountable to those we serve, with measures of performance, effectiveness, and behavior. Own up to failures and learn from experiences. Character: Culture based on strong character, bound by values of: duty, respect, service before self, honor, integrity and personal courage, and excellence in all we do. Excellence: Pursuit in obtaining the highest levels of performance and efficient processes which meets the needs of both our internal and external customers. SUMMARY The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a State Department that delivers land, air, space and cyber power in support of state and federal operations, and serves our state's Veterans and their family members. The Adjutant General of Colorado is both the Chief of Staff of the Colorado National Guard and the Executive Director of the Department. The Adjutant General is a unique position in that the incumbent is not only a state employee, but also a federally recognized general officer. The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has three active divisions. The division of the National Guard that, while in a state status, reports to the Governor of Colorado. The Division of Veterans Affairs provides direct services to Veterans and acts as a statewide training resource for Colorado's network of County Veterans Service Officers. The Division of Veterans Affairs also maintains the Colorado State Veterans Cemetery and Western Region One Source located in Grand Junction. The Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol exists as a division of the department, a volunteer non-profit organization, and as part of the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.