Due to COVID-19, we were force to change several of our normal annual activities, but thanks to the many volunteers (local Boycott Troops, JROTC, VSC , and many other community members) we were able to properly honor the fallen. We also had the special privilege of having Representative Jon Cross provide a special proclamation to […]
VA Claim Status Link (click here)
If you want to check the status of your claim you can go to the following link https://www.va.gov/claim-or-appeal-status/ , log-in, and you will able to see where your claim is at in line.
Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission Conducting Roundtables in 2020
The Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission will be conducting a couple of roundtables in 2020 to discuss VA related issues and updates with Hardin County veterans.
Thank you to the sponsors of the Veteran’s Dinner (click here for more info)!
The Veterans’ Service Commission would like to publicly thank the following sponsors for the opportunity to host the 2019 Veteran’s Dinner and by helping to make this annual event a reality. Hardin County Armory Restoration Foundation (Kenton) Hardin County Community Foundation (Kenton) Liberty Bank (Kenton) VFW POST 1182 (Forest) Walmart (Kenton) Women of the Moose […]
2019 Ham Outreach Program (click here for more information)
The Veterans’ Service Commission would like to announce their Holiday Ham outreach program for 2019, which is available for all “needy” veterans and widows. Applicants can request a ham voucher by coming into the Veterans’ Service Office between December 2nd – 6th . The veteran “must” bring in proof of honorable or under honorable service […]
2019 “5th” Annual Veteran’s Dinner – Huge Success (click here for info & photo’s)
*** The dinner was a huge success! *** There were over 100 people in attendance along with several speakers who provided insightful information to the veteran’s and their spouses. We had Danielle Murphy from the Attorney General’s Office, Bud Gibson from the local VFW, Michael Green from the Dayton Vet Center, Justin Detwiler from the […]
2019 Grand Marshal for Memorial Day Parade (click her for pics & more info)
The Veterans’ Service Commission (VSC) agreed to offer the honor of Grand Marshal to Allyn (Big AL) Talbert (he graciously accepted). Mr. Talbert is a Vietnam Era veteran who served in different locations around the world during the Vietnam Era. He would be the second Vietnam Era veteran selected to be Grand Marshal in the Memorial Day Parade in Kenton, […]
Veterans Resource & Health Fair **March 21st, 2019** (click here to see the pics)
A Veterans Resource & Health Fair will be held on Thursday March 21st, at the Hardin County District Library located in Kenton (325 East Columbus Street) from 10 – 4 pm. There will be VA representatives from the VA Hospital, the local County Veteran Service Officer – Steven Gossard, Vet Center counselor, and representatives from Ohio Northern […]
2019 Swearing in Veterans’ Service Commission member (click here)
The Honorable Judge Barrett appointed Terry Hamm (representing the VVA), for his second term, to the Veterans’ Service Commission (picture was taken on January 09, 2019).
2018 Holiday Ham Program (click here for more information)
The Veterans’ Service Commission would like to announce their Holiday Ham program for 2018, which is available for needy veterans and widows. All applicants must come into the Veterans’ Service Office between November 26th – 30th, in order to request a ham voucher. You “must” bring in proof of honorable or under honorable service via […]