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Welcome:

Welcome to Putnam County and thank you for your service! We are honored to have veterans like you in our community. Here, you will find a network of established Veteran Organizations dedicated to helping you get involved, connect with others, and continue making a positive impact. Our local businesses and residents take great pride in supporting our military heroes, and you’ll find a warm, welcoming environment where your contributions are celebrated. Whether you're looking for resources, new friendships, or ways to stay engaged, you'll discover that Putnam County is a place where veterans are truly valued and respected.

 

 

Putnam County Veteran Services:

Office Phone:  931-526-2432                                                                                               

Address: 1656 W Broad St, Cookeville TN 38501                                       

 Links: Home Page              

Mission:

Our mission is to honor, support, and empower veterans by providing access to essential resources, fostering a sense of community, and advocating for their rights and well-being. We are dedicated to helping veterans transition successfully to civilian life, promoting their physical, mental, and emotional health, and ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve. Through collaboration, education, and service, we strive to build a future where every veteran can thrive and live with dignity and respect.

Veteran Resources:                                     

 

Federal ID Cards | DEERS | RAPIDS: 

- POC: Christine Ulch 

- Office Phone: 931-432-4117 ext:0114  

- Text for appointment: 931-303-3447

- Address:  505 Gould Dr, Cookeville TN, 38506

- Email: christine.c.ulch.civ@army.mil     

- Links: ID Card Office Online    

 

  Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC):                                                         

- Link: Website for  Requirement for In Person or Online

- Link: Apply Online

- Link: Create an ID.Me Account Instructions

 

Veteran ID Card:                                                                   

- Link: Website for Requirements and Instructions

- Link: Create an ID.Me Account Instructions

 

Cookeville VA Outpatient Clinic:                                                               

- Office Phone: 931-284-4060                                                   

- Mental Health Care: 615-873-7450                                          

- Address: 851 S Willow Ave Ste 108, Cookeville TN 38501       

- Links: Home Page

 

State Veteran Service Officers (Cookeville VA Outpatient Clinic): 

- POC: Michael Glass

- Office Phone: (615)574-9456

- Email: michael.glass@tn.gov

 - POC: Robert "Brad" Halfacre

- Office Phone: (629)867-0956

- Email: robert.halfacre@tn.gov

Address:  851 S. Willow Ave #108, Cookeville TN, 38501

 

Women Veterans Call Center:   

- Hotline: 855-829-6636  

- POC: Lynn Daugherty; 615-918-4529  

- Email: lynn.daugherty2@va.gov 

- Links: Womens Health  ;      

 

TriCare:   

- East: 800-444-5445

- Link:  TRICARE East | Humana Military

- For Life: 866-773-0404

 

DFAS | MyPay:   

- Phone: 888-332-7411

- Link:  Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) |  myPa

 

VA Direct Deposit Change:   

- Phone: 800-827-1000

- Specific Prep: Have old and new banking info (Routing numbers and accounts); Your entrance and exit dates for the military, The exact amount of your last deposit, and  what type of benefit you are recieving- Compensation OR Pension 

 

Veterans Transportation Program:

- Phone: Mobility Manager: 615-225-5527

- Phone: Lead Transportation Assistant: 615-225-5616

- Phone: After Hours: 615-873-7172/7002

 

Operation United Hope:

- Office Phone: 931-303-1900

- Email Address: OperationUnitedHope@gmail.com   

-  Address: 5725 Hwy 111 Unit 3 Cookeville, TN 38506

- Link: Home Page

 

US Flag Retirement Collection:

- Cookeville Address: Veteran Memorial Building 90 E Spring St, Cookeville TN 38501

 

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   American Legion Post 46  Email

        - Meeting date:  1st Monday of each Month

        - Time: 1800

        - Location: Veteran Memorial Building 90 E Spring St, Cookeville TN 38501

        - Links:  Facebook  

   American Legion Post 135

        - Meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of each Month

        - Time: 1800

        - Location: Veteran Memorial Building 90 E Spring St, Cookeville TN 38501

        - Links:  Facebook

 AMVETS Post 44 Email

        - Meeting date: 4th Monday of each Month

        - Time: 1800

        - Location: Veteran Memorial Building 90 E Spring St, Cookeville TN 38501

        - Links: Facebook | AMVETS | About

 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Ch 117

        - Meeting date: 2nd Saturday of each Month

        - Time: 0900

        - Location: Life Church  2223 N Washington Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

        - Links: Facebook | DAV 

  Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6296 (Cookeville)

        - Meeting date: 3rd Tuesady of each Month

        - Time: 1830 

        - Location: Veteran Memorial Building 90 E Spring St, Cookeville TN 38501

        - Phone: 931-239-2841

  Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6277 (Monterey)

        - Meeting date: 1st Thursday of each Month

        - Time: 1800

        - Location: 45S poplar St, Monterey TN 3857

        - Phone: 931-839-7830

 

Vietnam Veterans of AmericaVietnam Veterans of America Chapter 741

        - Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of each Month

        - Time: 1800

        - Location: Veteran Memorial Building 90 E Spring St, Cookeville TN 38501

        - Email:  c117adjutant@gmail.com

 

 Team Red, White, and Blue 

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        - Email:  AnnaHummel

        - Links: Website

 

Fleet Reserve Association Branch 294

        - Meeting date: 3rd Wednesday of Each Month 

        - Time:  1200

        - Location: Cookeville/Crossville Restaurant

        - EmailJohn Harris

        - Links: Website

 

Tennessee Technological  University (TTU) Military and Veterans Affairs

        - Links: Home Page | Deferment and STRONG forms

        - Phone: 931-372-3073 | 931-372-3070

        - Email: veterans@tntech.edu

        - Location: TTU Jere Whitson Bldg; Room 312

 

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        - Address: P.O Box 67, Cookeville TN 38501

        - Phone:  931-528-1333 | 931-528-1444

        - Email:  Vet_Honor_Guard@hotmail.com

        - Links:  Website

 

  Officer Christian Fellowship

        - Links: Home Page

        - Email: Email 

 

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