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Alleghany County names Wes as new veterans services director; office to expand outreach
Summary
County commissioners introduced and welcomed Wes as the new veterans services director; he outlined plans for veteran outreach, asked veterans to register records and said he will coordinate appointments and training.
The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners welcomed Wes as the county’s new veterans services director and heard his plans to resume local services and outreach.
Wes (last name not specified in the meeting record) said he is returning from retirement to oversee veteran services, will hold appointments to process VA claims and benefits and intends to coordinate training and mentoring with neighboring county veteran officers. He asked veterans to bring DD‑214 forms and spouses to provide death and marriage records to start claims. Wes said he plans to complete formal training beginning in January and asked for patience while he finishes onboarding.
Commissioners praised Surry County and other nearby offices for assisting during the transition and said moving the service desk to the front of the administration building will improve access for disabled veterans. Wes asked veterans to make appointments so staff can allot an hour for interviews and paperwork; he said he will return calls within 48 hours.
There was no formal board vote recorded in the transcript for appointment language during the remarks; commissioners expressed support and appreciation for the hire and for inter‑county training assistance during the transition.
