Oscoda County Veterans Office

Oscoda County Veterans Office Your Local Bridge to Veteran Resources and Support, with Pillars of Strength Beneath Every Veteran’s Path.

Oscoda County Veterans office is a resource center for the veterans and their families living in Oscoda County.

We’re proud to introduce one of the newest members of our team at Oscoda County Veterans Affairs, Veteran Service Office...
06/02/2026

We’re proud to introduce one of the newest members of our team at Oscoda County Veterans Affairs, Veteran Service Officer Vanessa Neff.

Vanessa served in the United States Army for over 22 years. During her military career, she worked in areas including death investigations, child abuse investigations, victim interviews, and also helped develop and provide death investigative training in Malaysia.

Vanessa is an accredited Veteran Service Officer and is available to assist veterans and their families with navigating VA benefits, claims, and available resources.

Vanessa chose to return to Oscoda County to continue serving the community she has long called home. A graduate of Fairview Area Schools, she has returned to her family’s farm as a fourth-generation farmer alongside her daughters, sister and her family, and her parents.

She brings both military experience and a strong personal connection to the veteran community. Vanessa enjoys helping veterans identify benefits and resources that are tailored to their individual situations, including unique or lesser-known programs veterans and their families may qualify for in addition to traditional VA benefits.

She shared that one of the things she values most about working with veterans is the camaraderie, shared experiences, and understanding that comes from military service.

Outside of the office, Vanessa enjoys spending time outdoors, working with her cows, chickens, and turkeys, attending live music events, traveling to visit friends and family, and getting back into crocheting, knitting, and sewing.

Veterans interested in scheduling an appointment with a Veteran Service Officer can contact Oscoda County Veterans Affairs for more information.

We’re excited to have Vanessa serving veterans here in Oscoda County and look forward to the experience, knowledge, and dedication she brings to the office.

Please join us in welcoming Vanessa to OCVA.

🌲🥾 Veteran Outdoor Adventure – Next Outing Coming Up! 🥾🌲Our next Veteran Outdoor Adventure outing is planned for:🗓 Sunda...
06/01/2026

🌲🥾 Veteran Outdoor Adventure – Next Outing Coming Up! 🥾🌲

Our next Veteran Outdoor Adventure outing is planned for:

🗓 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Main Wolf Creek Trailhead on S River Road

These outings are designed to be relaxed, beginner-friendly, and open to veterans, family members, and caregivers. Whether you hike regularly or simply want an opportunity to get outside, enjoy nature, and connect with others, you're welcome to join us.

💧 Just bring a full water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.
👥 Open to all skill levels.

Veteran Outdoor Adventure is part of OCVA's Recreation & Wellness Program and focuses on creating opportunities for connection, wellness, and time outdoors with fellow veterans, families, and caregivers.

Possible future outings may also include kayaking opportunities as the program continues to grow throughout the summer.

Interested in joining us? Contact Oscoda County Veterans Affairs through Facebook, call 989-826-9500, or stop by the office for more information.

This is part of our Veteran Outdoor Adventure initiative—led by vets, for vets and their families—as part of the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Recreation & Wellness Program. Let’s get outside together! 🌿

June is starting off busy at OCVA.Join us Tuesday, June 16 at 10:00 AM for our monthly Veteran Coffee Social featuring a...
06/01/2026

June is starting off busy at OCVA.

Join us Tuesday, June 16 at 10:00 AM for our monthly Veteran Coffee Social featuring a special guest from My HealtheVet.

This is a great opportunity to:
• Ask questions about VA online tools and resources
• Learn more about My HealtheVet
• Connect with other veterans
• Enjoy coffee, conversation, and community

As always, our Coffee Socials are open to veterans and family members and are made possible through community support and partnerships.

We also encourage veterans to stop into the office anytime during regular office hours to check out available wellness resources, free seed packets, guided journals, craft kits, veteran pins, and more.

🥾🌲 REMINDER: Veteran Outdoor Adventure – First Outing This Sunday! 🌲🥾Looking to get outside, enjoy the trails, and conne...
05/29/2026

🥾🌲 REMINDER: Veteran Outdoor Adventure – First Outing This Sunday! 🌲🥾

Looking to get outside, enjoy the trails, and connect with other veterans and families? Join us for the first Veteran Outdoor Adventure outing of the season this Saturday!

🗓 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 11:00 AM
👥 Open to veterans, family members, and caregivers
💧 Just bring water, comfortable shoes, and be ready to enjoy the outdoors!

These outings are relaxed, beginner friendly, and focused on connection, wellness, and getting outside together. Future outings may also include kayaking opportunities depending on weather and interest.

Interested in joining? Contact us through Facebook, call the Veterans Affairs Office at 989-826-9500, or stop by the office and we’ll connect you with Kelley.

This is part of our Veteran Outdoor Adventure initiative—led by vets, for vets and their families—as part of the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Recreation & Wellness Program. Let’s get outside together! 🌿

There’s still time to sign up for the 2026 Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk trip for veterans and immediate family members...
05/29/2026

There’s still time to sign up for the 2026 Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk trip for veterans and immediate family members.

Transportation is provided from the pickup location, lunch is included, and the bus is able to access the bridge area directly for participants.

Spots are filling quickly and we are already around halfway full, so if you are interested, please contact our office as soon as possible for additional information and to reserve your spot.

📞 989-826-9500
✉️ [email protected]

Myth:You have to be a veteran to volunteer with Helping Hands for Heroes.Fact:Helping Hands for Heroes is open to vetera...
05/28/2026

Myth:
You have to be a veteran to volunteer with Helping Hands for Heroes.

Fact:
Helping Hands for Heroes is open to veterans, veteran families, and community members who want to support local veterans and community projects across Oscoda County.

There are no obligations and no required time commitment — just an opportunity to help when and where you can.

Some volunteers may want to help with yard work, small projects, events, wellness activities, check-ins, or community support efforts. Others may simply want to be on the list in case something comes up they can assist with.

This program is built around community connection, volunteerism, and neighbors helping neighbors.

If you are interested in joining the volunteer list, contact our office:
📞 989-826-9500
✉️ [email protected]

🌲🥾 Veteran Outdoor Adventure is Back for the 2026 Season! 🛶🌿We’re excited to announce that Veteran Outdoor Adventure—par...
05/27/2026

🌲🥾 Veteran Outdoor Adventure is Back for the 2026 Season! 🛶🌿

We’re excited to announce that Veteran Outdoor Adventure—part of the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Recreation & Wellness Program—will be returning this summer with hikes, possible kayaking outings, and more opportunities to get outdoors together.

Led by local veteran volunteer Kelley Hissong, these outings are intended to be relaxed, welcoming, and beginner friendly. Veterans, family members, and caregivers are all encouraged to join.

Current planned outing dates include:

🗓 May 31
🗓 June 7
🗓 Possible additional June outing on June 21
🗓 July 5 and/or July 11
🗓 August 9, 16, 23, and 30

⏰ Activities will generally begin after 11:00 AM
🛶 Some outings may become kayaking trips depending on weather and interest

More details, locations, and reminders will be posted as dates get closer.

This is part of our Veteran Outdoor Adventure initiative—led by vets, for vets and their families—as part of the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Recreation & Wellness Program. Let’s get outside together! 🌿

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Oscoda County Veterans Memorial Park.

We appreciate seeing members of the community continue to recognize and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Mio Social also shared a nice video from the ceremony and mentioned they will be offering veterans a free smoothie or slushie during their grand opening event this Saturday.

We’re always glad to see local businesses recognizing and supporting veterans within the community.

Building Stronger Veteran Paths — ThriveOur role isn’t just to assist — it’s to help strengthen the foundation beneath e...
05/26/2026

Building Stronger Veteran Paths — Thrive

Our role isn’t just to assist — it’s to help strengthen the foundation beneath every veteran’s path.

Whether through Veteran Emergency Relief, Transportation, Recreation & Wellness, or community partnerships, we focus on practical support that leads to stability and progress.

We believe in solutions.
We believe in support.
We believe in helping veterans move forward — one step at a time.

Tell us where you’re at.
We’ll help you take the next step.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the Oscoda County Veterans Memorial Park as we gathered in remembrance of t...
05/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the Oscoda County Veterans Memorial Park as we gathered in remembrance of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Today’s ceremony was a meaningful reminder that Memorial Day is not simply about a long weekend or the beginning of summer — it is about honoring sacrifice, remembering the fallen, and ensuring their legacy is never forgotten.

Thank you to:

- Al Chaney for his remarks
- Tom Huber for leading prayer and reading the names of local veterans lost this past year
- VFW Scholarship speakers Kolby Alchin and Abigail Kovacs for sharing thoughtful reflections with the community
- The rifle squad and bugler for helping honor our fallen heroes through tradition and remembrance

We are also grateful to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, donated refreshments, and helped make this ceremony possible.

The Oscoda County Veterans Memorial Park stands as a lasting reminder that remembrance belongs not only to one day each year, but to the entire community for generations to come.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Klatt.

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