Highland County Veterans Service Officers commissioned as Kentucky Colonels
Pictured (l-r) are Mike Hall, Cailin Hoskins, Tim Hazelwood and Rod Bell. (Submitted photo)
Earlier this week, Highland County Veterans Service Officers, Tim Hazelwood and Cailin Hoskins were commissioned as Kentucky Colonels by U.S. Navy Veterans Rod Bell and Mike Hall.
“The commission of Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky,” according to kycolonels.org. “It is recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to our community, state and nation.”
In the nomination, Bell wrote, “Although they are residents of Southern Ohio, they have provided advocacy for many Northern Kentuckians in need of administrative support, care and assistance in compensation due to injuries sustained while fulfilling their obligation to our constitution in the Armed Forces. Both of these individuals are widely recognized for their dedication to assisting Ohio and Kentucky Veterans in accessing VA benefits.”
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