Burnett County Veterans Service Office

10/09/2026

The CVSO will be out of the office Monday, October 12 through Friday October 16, 2026, to attend annual VA training.
The Office will still be open for general questions and scheduling of appointments.

09/19/2026

A huge thank you to Steve and Tammy Johnson, the Webb Lake Men's Club, McKenzie Landing and all the volunteers for putting on Rib Fest! If you are out and about and want some excellent ribs, great music and good fun, stop on out - donations go to supporting Burnett County Veterans!
From 12-4pm today!

09/03/2026

08/26/2026

9:30am 8/26/26
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08/18/2026

Benson Power to honor military service and 250th United States’ Anniversary with special-edition zero-turn mower giveaway.

06/25/2026

Come join the fun and help support Burnett County Veterans.

06/18/2026

This week in military history!

1775: The Battle of Bunker Hill

During the opening stages of the American Revolutionary War, colonial militiamen and British forces engaged in their first major pitched battle across the Charles River from Boston.

The Action: Commanded by Major General William Howe, British regulars launched three frontal assaults against fortified Patriot positions on Breed's Hill.

The Infamous Order: Outnumbered and critically low on am******on, Patriot Colonel William Prescott famously instructed his troops: "Don't one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes!"

The Outcome: The British eventually captured the hill, but suffered devastating casualties, with over 1,000 men killed or wounded. The costly "victory" proved that colonial forces could stand toe-to-toe with professional European armies.

1812 – U.S. declares war on Great Britain – War of 1812

After years of provocations, the U.S. declared war on Britain, beginning the War of 1812, often called the “Second War of Independence.”

1940: Sinking of the RMS Lancastria

Tragedy struck the European theater during the World War II evacuation of France (Operation Ariel).

The Action: The British ocean liner Lancastria, serving as a troopship, was bombed and sunk by German Junkers Ju 88 aircraft off the coast of Saint-Nazaire, France.

The Outcome: The ship sank rapidly, resulting in an estimated 4,000 to 7,000 deaths. It remains one of the worst single-day maritime disasters in British history.

1965: First Air-to-Air Kills in Vietnam

In the skies over North Vietnam, U.S. air power achieved a historic first.

The Action: Two F-4B Phantom IIs from the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVB-41) engaged North Vietnamese MiG-17s.

The Outcome: Utilizing Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, the Navy crews shot down two MiG-17s, marking the first confirmed U.S. aerial victories of the Vietnam War.

05/19/2026

On this day in Military History!

1776 – American Revolutionary War: A Continental Army garrison surrenders in the Battle of The Cedars. The Battle of The Cedars (French: Les Cèdres) was a series of military confrontations early in the American Revolutionary War during the Continental Army’s invasion of Quebec that had begun in September 1775. The skirmishes, which involved limited combat, occurred in May 1776 at and around The Cedars, 45 km (28 mi) west of Montreal, Quebec. Continental Army units were opposed by a small number of British troops leading a larger force of Indians (primarily Iroquois), and militia. Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, commanding the American military garrison at Montreal, had placed a detachment of his troops at The Cedars in April 1776, after receiving rumors of British and Indian military preparations to the west of Montreal. The garrison surrendered on May 19 after a confrontation with a combined force of British and Indian troops led by Captain George Forster. American reinforcements on their way to The Cedars were also captured after a brief skirmish on May 20. All of the captives were eventually released after negotiations between Forster and Arnold, who was bringing a sizable force into the area. The terms of the agreement required the Americans to release an equal number of British prisoners. However, the deal was repudiated by Congress, and no British prisoners were freed. Colonel Timothy Bedel and Lieutenant Isaac Butterfield, leaders of the American force at The Cedars, were court-martialed and cashiered from the Continental Army for their roles in the affair. After distinguishing himself as a volunteer, Bedel was given a new commission in 1777. News of the affair included greatly inflated reports of casualties, and often included graphic but false accounts of atrocities committed by the Iroquois that made up the majority of the British forces.

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05/12/2026

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is hosting the Jobapalooza Virtual Hiring Event on Wednesday, May 13. This event will be nationwide and take place from 11am-3pm ET. It is open to all Veterans, Service members, and military spouses. This event will feature dozens of top federal, private, and non-profit employers who are hiring for well-paying positions around the country. There will also be community resources available. To register to participate, visit: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/military-hire/e/OYAZ3

05/08/2026

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