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VFW, American Legion urge Jefferson County to retain Veterans Service Officer after resignation
Summary
Veterans groups told the Jefferson County commissioners that Veterans Service Officer Amy Johnson resigned amid workplace issues and urged the county to reverse that resignation or quickly hire a qualified replacement, stressing the role’s importance for obtaining VA benefits.
Brian Bloss, commander of VFW Post 1004, told the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners that the county’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO), Amy Johnson, had tendered her resignation and that local veterans were deeply concerned about losing the position’s expertise. "The loss of Amy Johnson would be a huge detriment to our community," Bloss said, describing Johnson’s role in helping veterans navigate complex VA claims and citing examples in which her intervention secured timely health care and large disability…
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