Events

The staff of the Hancock County Veterans Service Office will be hosting a Questions and Answer Social Event to give participants the opportunity to ask questions about the office, services and a chance to get to know some of the staff. Plan to stop out and learn more about your Veterans Service Office .

This is our 9thAnnual Operation Back to School. OBTS is our office's initiative to provide school supplies to children of Veterans living in Hancock County, ensuring they have the tools they need for a successful school year. It's our way of supporting these families and honoring their service by easing the financial burden of back-to-school […]

The upcoming Veterans Empowerment Summer Fair and Veterans Family Picnic provides an opportunity for area veterans and their families and friends to learn about local resources, helpful organizations, and employment opportunities. A range of resource organizations will have information booths with representatives available to tell visitors about their programs in areas ranging from wellness and […]

Join us at the Hancock County Fair on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Free admission for veterans with valid state or federal military or veterans ID • $10 lunch voucher to be used at select food vendors on the fairgrounds, while supplies last • Free dinner for veterans & one family member immediately following a […]

Raising Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention for Veterans Approximately 22 veterans take their life each day. That’s one loss every 65 minutes. On Thursday, September 10th, a silent watch will be held from 7AM – 5:30PM in front of the Hancock County Courthouse to show our veterans that we stand with them in their […]

Join NA Co, NACVSO and the Hancock County America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans, a legacy that continues to this day as we work with our federal, state and local partners to ensure that the former service members have access to the resources they need to thrive.   […]

The 2026 Veterans Day Parade will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, step off at 2pm. The parade will be held on Main Street from Lincoln Street north to Center Street. A brief ceremony will follow at the War Memorial at Main and Center Streets. Northbound lanes of S. Main Street will be closed […]

Wreaths Across America is a national event whose mission is to REMEMBER the fallen U.S. veterans, HONOR those who serve our country, and TEACH future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms. Join us as we respectfully place approximately 6,500 wreaths on area veterans’ graves in honor of their service Participating cemeteries include […]