Additional characteristics of ODVA style and services driven by the mission include:

• Each center’s atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed
• All employees are sensitive to residents and their families
• Employees communicate well and enjoy coming to work
• Employees’ knowledge, skill and experience are recognized and leveraged
• Facilities are maintained in good repair
• Eligible veterans are assisted with claims
• Benefits include both VA and others

Vision: The state of Oklahoma is a state known for the best Veterans care and services in the nation, where Veterans are provided tools that are readily accessible, while facilitating their needs and requirements to continue a quality life among the community in exchange for their service to the nation, which has been paid in advance.

Explanation: 

It is the vision of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs that all programs administered by this agency to Oklahoma veterans will always be first in the nation in:

• Services
• Benefits
• Care
• Facilities
• Employees
• Relationships