VETERANS & MILITARY COALITION OF THE OZARKS
VMCO Supports Veterans by assisting Veterans, and their families, in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other local, state, or federal governmental agencies.
Committed To Keeping Veterans, and their families, Healthy & Safe
Extensive experience and resources to advise and assist with preparing claims and the VA Medical care process.
Veterans Health Care
The Veterans Health Administration operates the largest health care delivery system in the United States, providing health care to over 6.4 million veterans.
VMCO has extensive experience and resources to advise and assist in preparing claims and medical care processes. VMCO supports veterans and their families by assisting them navigate the complex process of obtaining their earned compension and benefits.
If you have questions on obtaining your earned V.A. compensation and benefits, please click on the form button below to be taken to a secure form to submit information for a claim.
You may also go to our Contact Page with any questions you have and someone will get back with you.
Let us help you.
Military Ceremonies & Events
VMCO has facilitated these events
War Medallion & Stars For Our Troops
A token of appreciation for Veterans and First Responders
Businesses We Do Business With
Because they care about Veterans and their families
Organizations We Are Associated With
Each organization has a purpose.
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About Veterans & Military Coalition of the Ozarks
Comprised of 100% Volunteers that have a passion to help Veterans
Our Mission
The Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks (VMCO) (hereinafter referred to as the “Coalition”) promotes communication and coordination between all recognized veterans and military organizations. As of 2022 to present VMCO has worked with veterans in all 50 states and internationally, thanks to the age of electronics. The Coalition’s objective is that affiliated Veteran and Military Service Organizations working together on issues of mutual agreement, can harness the grassroots support of local veteran/military constituents and families to accomplish far more than by working on these initiatives as separate organizations, VMCO maintains communication with all member organizations to provide a unity of effort and keeping all informed of local, state and federal legislation, programs and initiatives affecting veterans, military members and families; thereby, achieving common goals and maximizing positive impacts. The Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our Goals
The Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks (VMCO) is a group of similarly minded veterans and military service organizations in joint pursuit of the following goals: Ensuring that veterans, military service members and their families can access the full range of benefits and services available to them.
Where you'll find us in your community...
Community Services &
Military Ceremonies
VMCO facilitates many community events through their military connections. If you are needing any military services or ceremonies, contact us.
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A big Thank You to all that made the Veteran's Memorial event at Big Cedar Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. We had several new participants and they all did awesome.
See pictures below of these participating leaders:
Bugler Bob Smither, USA Retired, SGM
Chaplain Mark Hartley
Ozark JROTC
Elizabeth Evers, vocalist
Bulldog Flight Team
Branson Band Drum Line
concluded with Amazing Grace performed by bagpipes
And a huge thank you to all the VMCO Board Members that helped set up and tear down this event. ... See MoreSee Less
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On Wednesday, November 11, Americans will celebrate Veterans Day. The federal holiday honors the brave men and women of the armed forces who risk their lives to protect our freedom. They include members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.
There is often confusion between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday of May. Though both honor our military personnel, Memorial Day, is set aside to remember and pay tribute to soldiers that died in battle or from a wound sustained in one.
Veterans Day on the other hand, recognizes ALL those who served honorably in the military, during war or peace. Its primary purpose however, is to thank the living veterans for their bravery and contribution to our national security.
The holiday, formerly called Armistice Day, was first celebrated on November 11, 1919 to honor World War I soldiers. The date was selected because it was on this day at 11:00 AM in 1918 that the Allied Nations and Germany reached a cease-fire, or Armistice, which led to the end of the ‘Great War,’ as it often called.
US President Woodrow Wilson, who began the commemoration, encouraged Americans to celebrate the day with parades and public meetings. Businesses were also urged to suspend work for a few minutes at 11:00 am to honor World War 1 veterans. In 1954, after America’s engagement in World War II and the Korean War, US officials changed the name to Veterans Day, so that all military personnel could be honored.
The US is not the only country that observes the holiday. It is also celebrated in the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, Malta, and South Africa. While each country commemorates the event differently, the purpose is the same — to thank the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect others. So this Friday, be sure to seek out and thank the amazing veterans whose tremendous courage and sacrifices have enabled us to maintain our freedom.
Thank you to all the Veterans near and far. ... See MoreSee Less
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November is a busy and meaningful month for our Veterans and Veteran organizations, including VMCO!
We are honored to help facilitate the Veterans Memorial Service at Big Cedar Lodge on Sunday, November 8, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
This special ceremony will bring our community together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The ceremony will include: Bugler Bob Smither, USA Retired, SGM, Chaplain Kevin Day, Ozark JROTC, Elizabeth Evers, Bulldog Flight Team, the Branson Band, and conclude with Amazing Grace performed by bagpipes and the Branson Band Drum Line.
We are grateful to everyone who helps make this special tribute possible. It is a privilege to stand alongside our visiting community from across the nation, in honoring those who have served, remembering those we have lost, and celebrating the freedoms we enjoy because of their sacrifice.
❤️🤍💙 May we always remember, honor, and thank our Veterans! ... See MoreSee Less
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