MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON — The State of Kansas Office of Veteran Services has officially moved into a new home in Hutchinson, now located inside the City of Hutchinson Parks and Facilities Department building at 1600 South Elm Street in Carey Park.
The move establishes a local field office that will make it easier for veterans and their families to access benefits, claims assistance, and other vital support services without having to travel outside the area.
“We’re proud to welcome the Kansas Office of Veteran Services to Carey Park,” said Justin Combs, City of Hutchinson Parks and Facilities Director. “Through this partnership, a field office will be located at our Park Maintenance Facility, helping make it easier for veterans in our community to access the support and resources they deserve.”
The transition to the new location was finalized on October 27, following a temporary setup at the Hutchinson American Legion Post #68, which allowed the agency to operate a mobile office while plans for the move were completed.
According to Eric Rohleder, Deputy Director of the Office of Veteran Services, the new space includes a private office, a spacious waiting area, and plenty of handicapped-accessible parking just steps from the entrance.
The Kansas Office of Veteran Services assists veterans and their families across the state with benefits, healthcare claims, and service-connected support programs.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, veterans can contact the Kansas Office of Veteran Services or visit the new field office at Carey Park in Hutchinson.