Countless service members of the Active Duty military, Guard, and Reserve have served with dignity and honor throughout Iowa’s history. Today, Iowans in uniform have shown heroism and dedication on missions statewide and nationwide, most recently during the floods of 2008. Four thousand members of the Guard responded during the flood-fight, the largest deployment since the Civil War, and more than 13,000 have been deployed worldwide. As Commander-in-Chief of the Iowa National Guard, Governor Culver has not only worked to improve the quality of life for our service members, but also for Iowans who have worn the uniform. Governor Culver and Lt. Governor Judge will continue to honor all Iowa’s veterans – not just through words, but also through actions.

• Governor Culver’s Executive Order 1 established as state policy that the flag would be lowered for every fallen soldier from Iowa who gives their life in service to our state, demonstrating our state’s eternal gratitude.
• Governor Culver signed legislation extending the Veterans Homeowners Assistance Program, which to date has helped more than 1,100 veterans live the American dream they fought to protect.
• The Culver/Judge Administration will invest $22 million in the Iowa Veterans’ Home, ensuring this Iowa institution remains a working monument to the service of our veterans.
• Governor Culver signed legislation that will help protect the jobs of those service members who have been deployed as part of the Guard and Reserve.