Veterans Program

Veteran Service Offices

Veteran Service Offices

What is a VSO?

A Veterans Service Officer (VSO), is someone who works on behalf of veterans and their dependents and survivors. They are trained and either accredited or certified in the VA claims and appeals process and can help you with Veterans Affairs (VA) related needs.

VSOs provide added support, such as helping with emergency funds, coordinating resources, and can help you understand and apply for local and state Veteran benefits, including:

  • Financial support
  • Education
  • Veteran Readiness and Employment
  • Home loans
  • Life insurance
  • Pension
  • Health care
  • Burial benefits
  • Records Requests

Chelan County tax dollars currently support the Chelan County Veterans Service Office has an accredited VSO who assists Chelan County veterans and their families.

 

John Tamngin, VSO

John served 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a platoon manager.  He is a former board member of the Chelan County Veterans Advisory Board. John has administrative experience working for the Cascadia Conservation District, Chelan County and Wenatchee Housing Authority, and the ROTC program at Eastern Washington University.

Contact John at John.Tamngin@co.chelan.wa.us or 509-667-6909.

 

Anna Witherington, administrative services

Anna, a U.S. Army veteran, has more than 20 years experience in military-related human resources and administrative roles that prepared her for this position with Chelan County. Among the jobs she had was handling the official mail for the entire military post of Vicenza, Italy, and working as the administrative specialist and personal secretary for the director of human resources during the inauguration of president George W. Bush in Washington, D.C.

Contact Anna at Anna.Witherington@co.chelan.wa.us or 509-664-6801.

Posted: 07/09/2015 10:47 AM
Last Updated: 11/05/2024 01:36 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 08
    Jan 2025
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - January 8, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St.
  • 18
    Dec 2024
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 18
    Dec 2024
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 11
    Dec 2024
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on December 11, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1