Veterans coalition forms, VFW representative urges stronger county partnership
Oct 8, 2026
A VFW/American Legion representative reported a new Scott County Veterans Coalition, outlined planned services including PTSD recovery meetings, and urged closer coordination with the county's VSO office, which was not represented at the meeting.
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Ken Mattingly, speaking for veterans' organizations, told commissioners the new Scott County Veterans Coalition is forming mobile resource apps and will start a PTSD recovery group for veterans and first responders in November. He cited county-level VA investment figures and veteran-population estimates as evidence of the community nd economic impact of veterans.
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