GREENVILLE – The Darke County Veterans Services Commission (DCVS) reported a strong turnout during its three-day distribution of $50 Thanksgiving food vouchers for honorably discharged Darke County veterans and unremarried surviving spouses.
“We had a great turnout handing out the fifty-dollar food vouchers for Eikenberry’s for veterans and widows of veterans to have a good Thanksgiving meal,” said Tom Pitman, DCVS Director/CVSO. “We are thankful for our veterans. We at Darke County Veterans Services like to show our appreciation for our veterans’ service to our nation.”
Pitman also noted that December will bring the annual holiday ham distribution for veterans and widows.
Christmas Ham Certificates Distribution
Darke County Veterans Services will distribute Christmas Ham certificates to Darke County veterans on the following dates:
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Friday, December 12, 2025 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
611 Wagner Avenue, OSU Room
Required Documentation
For Veterans
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DD Form 214 with HONORABLE discharge
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Verification of Darke County residency
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Unexpired photo ID
For Unremarried Surviving Spouses
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Veteran’s DD Form 214 with HONORABLE character of service
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Death Certificate
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If the spouse’s name is not listed on the Death Certificate, a Marriage Certificate is also required
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Verification of Darke County residency
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Unexpired photo ID
Darke County Veterans Services Personnel
Board Members:
Chris Rehmert, Gaylen Blosser, Scott Riffle, Jennifer Anthony, Wesley Cothran
Staff:
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Thomas Pitman – Director/CVSO
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Var Gehron – CVSO
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Krisann Franck – Financial Assistance Specialist
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Cindy Bruner – Administrative Assistant
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Jack Preston – Transportation Coordinator
