Flagdag for Danmarks udsendte ved Christiansborg 2022.

Danish veterans. Photo: Danish Defence.

In Denmark, a veteran is defined as a person who has been deployed to at least one international operation. Some veterans are still part of the Danish Defense whereas others have transitioned to civilian life. Since 1948, more than 60.000 persons have served in international operations on behalf of Denmark. 

 

There are currently approximately 39.000 veterans living in Denmark, all of whom have made personal sacrifices to contribute to freedom and peace.

 

Our veterans have fought for the security that is paramount to the Danish welfare state. Therefore, it is our duty to look out for our veterans just as they have looked out for us.

 

Most veterans return from their deployment with additional strengths and skills. However, some veterans develop symptoms of depression or PTSD that they need support to be able to cope with.

 

The Veteran Policy of Denmark

The current Veteran Policy of Denmark was introduced in 2016. The policy outlines the general principles for the recognition and support for veterans and their relatives. The policy thereby acts as the framework for the underlying specific initiatives, such as the Danish Veteran Centre. The Veteran Policy is based on previous evaluations of and adjustments to the first formal Veteran Policy of Denmark, which was implemented in 2010.

 

Read the full text of the current Veteran Policy of Denmark

 

The Danish Veteran Centre

The Danish Veteran Centre is a coordination body under the Ministry of Defense, working to ensure support and treatment for Danish veterans and their families and to further the recognition and acknowledgement of their efforts and sacrifices. The Danish Veteran Centre offers a wide range of services, including psychological treatment, social worker counseling, and support for veterans’ families and children. The Danish Veteran Centre includes a research department and the Centre coordinates the work of the more than 60 different Danish veteran associations and civil society organizations.

 

Read more about the Danish Veteran Centre:

www.veterancentret.dk/en

 

Monument for Denmark's International effort since 1948

In honor of the many thousands whom have been deployed to conflict and disaster areas around the world by Government or Parliament resolution, a national monument has been erected at the Citadel in Copenhagen. The monument was inaugurated on Denmark’s Flag Flying Day September 5th 2011 following the adoption of a government decision from 2007.  The monument consists of three sections. The first section, which is the setting for major official ceremonies, carries the following inscription on the wall: “One Moment - One Place - One Person". The second section with the eternal flame lists the areas around the world where Danes have been or are presently deployed. The third section is a memorial space for those left behind, fellow soldiers, and others. The names of the deceased are written on the walls.

 

The Information Centre for the Monument for Denmark's International Effort since 1948

The Information Centre is located close to the Monument at the Citadel in Copenhagen. Here, visitors can obtain general information on all the missions that the Armed Forces, the Police, the Danish Emergency Management Agency, and the Danish Tax Agency have been deployed to by the Danish State since 1948. The Information Centre consists of a physical exhibition and an interactive IT-system with touchscreens where you can get information on all the missions to conflict and disaster areas.

It is also possible to read about the missions etc. on www.infocenter-kastellet.dk

The Danish Veteran Centre

The Danish Veteran Centre is a coordination body under the Ministry of Defense, working to ensure support and treatment for Danish veterans and their families and to further the recognition and acknowledgement of their efforts and sacrifices. 

Read more about the Danish Veteran Centre:

www.veterancentret.dk/en

Last updated November 10, 2022 - 10:55