Washington County (Nebraska) Veterans Service Office

The office. The Washington County Veterans Service Office is on the main floor of the courthouse, 1555 Colfax Street, Blair, NE 68008, phone (402) 426-6838, [email protected], open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. per the State's directory (updated October 26, 2026). The Veterans Service Officer is Edward (Ed) Lautrup. The county's own page gives only the name, address, phone and e-mail. The DAV vehicle. On September 23, 2025 Mr. Lautrup told the Board the Disabled American Veterans transport program "has been successful since its inception, with an average of 12 veterans utilizing the service per month", and that the office would receive $45,000 from the Walter Scott Family Foundations to pay for a new DAV vehicle. On July 14, 2026 he reported the new Ford Explorer due within weeks, the current vehicle "utilized to the maximum", and more volunteer drivers wanted. A veteran who needs a ride to VA care, or wants to drive, can call the office. The money. The 2026-2027 budget gives the office $51,900.00 (the officer's salary $45,000, and $3,000 for grave markers and flags, against $2,553.15 spent on them in 2025-2026). County aid is paid from the Soldiers/Sailors fund, and late vehicle tax exemption refunds go through the Board (see those entries). Discharges. The County Clerk records a DD 214 "where it will become part of the permanent record. There is no fee for this service. These records are confidential." Questions go to the Clerk, (402) 426-6822 (see the Nebraska entry on the Discharge Record).