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.
Become a VMCO Member
Receive information about Veteran events and benefits.
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.
Latest Updates from VMCO Facebook
Quick! Mark your calendars for this Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Join us at the VMCO's General Meeting, to connect with veterans, their families, and veteran-focused businesses, with contacts at the local, state, and federal levels.
This month’s keynote speaker is Jason Bradley, Owner of Cremations of the Ozarks, located in the Hollister Industrial Park. He is a Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer, Licensed Preneed Agent, and Certified Crematory Operator.
Jason will be speaking on their Veteran Honor program which actively works with veterans and families of veterans to complete the necessary paperwork for a flag. They also work with Missouri State Veterans Cemetery and other Veterans Cemeteries to honor our veterans. For veterans who qualify, benefits provided include:
• Burial Flag
• Burial space/columbarium wall
• Opening and closing of the site
• Grave liner
• Upright granite headstone/niche
• Perpetual care
• Full Military Honors for the veteran
• Final salute, flag line, and/or escort to the cemetery by the Patriot Guard Riders (Upon request and availability)
• Flag retirement draped over veteran during cremation
They also coordinate with the Veterans Cemetery on behalf of veterans and their families. A spouse and dependent children of veterans may also qualify.
VMCO General Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon at Golden Corral on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson. Optional lunch service begins at 11:00 a.m. and is available for $12 when purchased at the VMCO registration desk.
Join us in person, follow us on Facebook, or visit VMCO1.org to learn more.
Set aside these 2026 Meeting Dates :
June 18
July (No Meeting)
August 20
September 17
October 15
November (No Meeting)
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VMCO is truly humbled and honored to receive a generous grant from the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club. Pictured is VMCO Vice-President Ed Wilson gratefully accepting the grant on behalf of the Rotary organization from Jeff Long, Mayor of Hollister.
This meaningful support reflects the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club’s deep commitment to our local veteran community, and VMCO is sincerely grateful for their continued kindness, partnership, and dedication to serving those who have served our country.
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It was a true honor for VMCO to be selected as a recipient of a generous grant from the Rotary Club of Hollister. Pictured is VMCO President, Dub White, proudly accepting the grant on behalf of the organization from Kyle David, President of the Rotary Club of Hollister.
VMCO is deeply grateful for the Rotary Club’s continued support and commitment to strengthening the local Veteran community. ... See MoreSee Less
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