Anderson County Veterans Service Office honored by Knox Vet Center
Leon Jaquet, Anderson County’s director of veterans ser- vices, holds the Distinguished Community Partner award. ed by the Knoxville Vet Center. (photo:Anderson County Government )
The award has been presented to the office and Jaquet “in grateful recognition for your unwavering support and service to the Department of Veterans Affairs Readjustment Counseling Service.”
“Leon is a dedicated public servant, and I am extremely proud of this recognition,” Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank said.
“I want to thank Anderson County taxpayers and our Anderson County Board of Commissioners for supporting the important and ongoing operations of our Veterans Service office,” the mayor added.
Jaquet, himself a 24-year veteran of the United States Navy, was hired in 2007 as Anderson County’s full-time veterans service officer. In his position, Jaquet works tirelessly to assist local military veterans and their families in seeking Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, as well as the respect, recognition and care they have earned and deserve.