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Wanda Newell
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| Wanda Newell is a retired veteran with 28 years of military service. She joined the Air Force under the delayed enlistment program during her senior year at Summertown High School. She began her Air Force career as a radio communication repairman and throughout her long service also served as a Quality Control technician, Senior NCO Academy instructor and Senior Enlisted Advisor. She returned to Lawrence County in August 2005. Memberships include lifetime membership in the Veterans Of Foreign Wars and also membership in the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans organizations. She began her present duties as Veteran Service Officer in October 2006. |
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Contact Information
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Wanda Newell
Veterans Service Office
2375 Buffalo Road
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Phone: (931) 766-1583
Email: wnewell@lawcotn.org
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Duties of the Department
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- The County Veterans Service Officer advises local veterans and their dependents of their rights and entitlements under various Federal and State laws, counsels them, and actively assists them by filling out necessary forms and papers, obtaining documents and affidavits.
- Work is generated through inquiries concerning veterans benefits or through action of the service officer in seeking out those who need and may be entitled to assistance.
- The work is complex and exacting due to the numerous state and federal laws involved and the regulations by which they are administered. These laws cover many and varied benefits including compensation, pension, insurance, death benefits, hospitalization and education.
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Goals and Objectives
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- Lawrence County has over 3,500 veterans. The goal is to know these veterans and assist them and their families with claims.
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