Castle Rock resident and former U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Chris Maes is the newest U.S. veteran giving back to fellow service members in Douglas County. Maes, appointed by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners to a two-year term, will serve as one of four volunteer Veterans Service Officers in the County’s office. As part… Read On

Douglas County Veterans Day Tribute Livestream, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 What are you doing for Veterans Day to honor those who have served in all branches of the military? The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation will conduct a Veterans Day Tribute on Saturday, November 7,… Read On

If you are a veteran with a desire to help fellow veterans, consider applying to be a part-time, volunteer Douglas County Veterans Service Officer. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 30, 2020. The successful applicant will be eligible to receive a $650 monthly stipend and work part-time, generally Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and… Read On

The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs will be closed August 27-30 while staff attends mandatory training. Visit the above link for more information on benefits, services and military retiree information, as well as other helpful links for veterans. Be among the first to receive news as it happens. Sign up here and select your specific news focus… Read On

Did you serve on a Blue Water Navy vessel offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, or on another U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship operating in the coastal waterways of Vietnam, between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975? If yes, you may have had contact with Agent Orange, an herbicide used to clear trees… Read On