Veterans Assistance Commission of Montgomery County

04/10/2026

Donations taken through April 30th 🇺🇸

03/15/2026

There is something sacred about the moment a person raises their right hand and says “I … do solemnly swear..”

We take the oath at different moments in our lives. Some of us straight out of high school, before we have even started our families.
Some after we have already built lives surrounded by tiny giggles and a soulmate.

We take the oath for many different reasons.
Some for education.
Some for opportunity.
Some for a better life.
And some because we understand the fight ahead—and we feel called to stand before it in anyway.

But no matter the reason, the oath means the same thing. It means commitment. It means service. It means stepping forward when others aren’t able to.

When we take the oath, we begin the journey.
We train. We learn. We grow.
We experience the reality of service—the good, the hard, and sometimes the ugly.

There are long days filled with training.
There are ‘training exercises’ that seem like they will never end. There are the moments we joke about—the “hurry up and wait”—that somehow become part of the rhythm of military life.

But through it all, we continue forward.

Because service becomes more than a job.
It becomes part of who we are.

And then there are the moments that remind us what the oath truly means.

The long line before deployment.
The quiet hugs.
The promises to stay strong.
The last look back at the people who mean everything to us.

In those moments, we walk forward with our heads held high—not because it is easy, but because we believe in something greater than ourselves.

We believe that what we do today helps protect tomorrow.

And now, we remember those who took that same oath… and don’t get to come home.

They stood where we stand.
They trained beside us.
They laughed, struggled, and served just as we do.

Their sacrifice is not just part of our history.
It is part of our responsibility.

We honor them not only in remembrance, but in how we continue to serve.
In how we care for one another.
In how we uphold the values that guided them.

Remember them, honor them, and carry their legacy forward.

Prayers for the Tanker community - the families of those that lost a loved one, and those who are still across the blue waters not skipping a beat.

02/19/2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/veterans-affairs-disability-rule-2026/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQESwZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEebiBPVeS6uTm1M6QgHNf00da5gbVF_XZhJG7LsX4lSrPzxERISenbfoni2gE_aem_b_a2n9-013IXVvLWoqrb3w

Veterans groups said the rule is an “abrupt shift” and was “issued in a closed and unnecessarily expedited process.”

02/19/2026

The Montgomery County Veterans Assistance Commission is currently accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Office Assistant. Interested parties can view the position details on the Montgomery County Website.
Please submit an application via the Montgomery County Website AND send resume to:
Montgomery County Veterans Assistance Commission
201 South Main Street
Hillsboro, IL. 62049

https://montgomerycountyil.gov/employment-opportunities-at-montgomery-county/

01/26/2026

The office will be closed Monday, January 26th.

01/24/2026

If you have any questions regarding Suvivor Benefits please contact our office.

https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/dependency-indemnity-compensation/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPhoCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOGRwYSLytTXA_UIqzWCAAEyVZoZeRyjaOzmM2VA3NOBR-UHCD_yB4xWmRUc_aem_K1JMJAmarsDULUojI0qYOg

If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Find out if y...

01/19/2026

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the Montgomery County Veterans Assistance Commission ✨🎄

This holiday season, we extend our heartfelt wishes to the veterans and families we are honored to serve. May your Christmas be filled with warmth, good health, peace, and time with those you love.

As we celebrate, we also pause to remember those who are currently serving and protecting our freedoms around the world, and we offer our sincere gratitude to every veteran who has worn the uniform. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed, and we are forever thankful for your service.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and blessed holiday season.

12/14/2025

Litchfield VFW 🇺🇸🎄

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Today, the Montgomery County Veterans Assistance Commission joins our community in expressing our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.

Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication have protected our freedoms and shaped the very foundation of this country. We are forever indebted to those who served, those who continue to serve, and the families who stand beside them.

On this Veterans Day and every day — we honor you.
Thank you for your service, your strength, and your sacrifice.