Allen County Veterans Service Commission

❄️ First Snow of the Season? ❄️

It looks like we could see our first snow of the season Sunday into Monday morning! While it may not amount to much, it’s a great reminder that winter is on the way.

Now’s the perfect time to:
🧹 Dust off the snow brush and shovel
🚗 Check your vehicle’s emergency kit (blanket, flashlight, jumper cables, snacks, water, phone charger, etc.)
⚠️ Review safe winter driving tips:
• Slow down and increase your following distance
• Keep headlights on in snow or low visibility
• Clear all snow and ice from your windows and mirrors before driving
• Give plow trucks and first responders plenty of space

A little preparation now can go a long way once winter fully arrives. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the first flakes of the season! ☃️

During fiscal year 2025, there were more than 36,000 no shows at Dayton VA. If you can't make your appointment, call and cancel so another Veteran can take it.

The Allen County Veterans Service Commission would like to welcome Bob Shattuck to our staff! Bob is a retired US Army field artillery veteran and will be assisting our local Veterans as a VSO! Welcome Bob!

🔔 Reminder: Happening TODAY! The VFW will testify on how the claims and appeals process can be improved, while dispelling the myth that veterans have “too many benefits.”

🎥Watch it live: https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2025/10/putting-veterans-first-is-the-current-va-disability-system-keeping-its-promise