Oneida County Veterans Service Office

Matt and Sam will be out of the office during lunch hours tomorrow, Friday May 29th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, to attend a luncheon for our DAV van volunteer drivers. Our drivers graciously donate their personal time to drive our veterans in the Northwoods to their VA medical appointments. We appreciate them beyond measure 🇺🇸

🇺🇸Patriotic Expressions Contest - entries due by June 17th at 4:00 pm

As part of Rhinelander’s America 250 celebration, community members are invited to participate in the Patriotic Expressions Contest by sharing their thoughts, reflections, and feelings about “Our Country’s 250th Year of Independence.”

Participants may submit an original written expression of up to 300 words, with categories for ages 10–13, 14–18, and adults ages 19 and older. Winning entries will be recognized with cash prizes, published in local media, and featured in the Rhinelander Fourth of July Parade.

https://www.rhinelanderchamber.com/4thofjuly/

A Rhinelander WWII POW is being honored at Rhinelander High School this weekend on Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m.

More details on John Ginzl's story can be found on WJFW Newswatch 12's page or website.

Rhinelander World War II hero being honored with service and burial in hometown Sunday RHINELANDER (WJFW) — A local American World War II hero will be honored Sunday.

*Update below*
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Rhinelander High School will be held on Monday, May 25th in the auditorium at 10:30 a.m.

Please see the attached article for more information on other locally planned ceremonies.

**Nativity Catholic Cemetery on Lincoln St (next to Tractor Supply) will also have a service beginning at 9:00 a.m., which is not listed in the article.

Remember and Honor: Memorial Day 2026 - Northwoods Star Journal Memorial Day observances are planned across the Northwoods as residents and visitors once again pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Harshaw — Union Grove Cemetery …

Have you tried the VA Mobile App? 📱

Click here for a few short videos of the top app features: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt_058CfeU2qEdmWeJ3c-4VwVQTfyR8Y7&ra=m

Available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store

Military Sundays are back for 2026! ⚾️

🎟️ Free tickets available for Sunday games
🛜 Discounted tickets available at https://www.mlb.com/brewers/tickets/specials/govx

See below for more details ⤵️

Matt and Sam are back from conference. We would like to give a huge shout out to Tiff for managing the mischief while we were away. We are asking for your patience while we work through the back log and help get everyone taken care of.

Matt and Sam will be out of the office next week, April 27th-May 1st, for the semi-annual WI Veterans Service Officers conference.

During that week we will have Tiffany in the office. She is a fellow veteran of Oneida County who has helped out in the office in the past. Her hours will be:

Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Lunch 2:00-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm

Healthcare enrollment happening this week at a location near you!

Multiple opportunities for VA Healthcare enrollment coming up in the Northwoods!

To our Vietnam Veterans: we honor your service and sacrifices.

Today is Vietnam Veterans Day. We honor and remember all veterans who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.