Bartlesville Veteran Groups Unite to Support Local Vets

Veterans Connection Organization and Together With Veterans Bartlesville collaborate to provide resources for former service members.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Two local veteran support groups in Bartlesville, Oklahoma - Veterans Connection Organization (VCO) and Together With Veterans Bartlesville - are working together to assist former military members in the community. The organizations appeared on a community TV program to discuss their partnership and shared mission of helping veterans access the services and assistance they need.

Why it matters

Bartlesville has a sizable veteran population, and the collaboration between these two groups highlights the importance of coordinating efforts to effectively meet the diverse needs of local former service members. By pooling resources and expertise, the organizations can have a greater impact in supporting the veteran community.

The details

VCO and Together With Veterans Bartlesville have teamed up to connect veterans with a range of services, including mental health support, job placement, housing assistance, and more. The groups work together to identify veterans in need and ensure they are directed to the appropriate programs and providers.

  • The organizations appeared on the COMMUNITY CONNECTION TV program on February 16, 2026 to discuss their partnership.

The players

Veterans Connection Organization (VCO)

A local organization in Bartlesville that provides support and resources to veterans in the community.

Together With Veterans Bartlesville

A Bartlesville-based group that collaborates with other veteran-serving organizations to address the needs of former military members.

Jimmy Gray

A representative from the Veterans Connection Organization who appeared on the COMMUNITY CONNECTION program.

Brian Beavard

A representative from Together With Veterans Bartlesville who appeared on the COMMUNITY CONNECTION program.

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What they’re saying

“By working together, we can be a stronger resource for veterans in Bartlesville and ensure they have access to the support they need.”

— Jimmy Gray, Veterans Connection Organization (COMMUNITY CONNECTION)

“Collaboration is key to effectively serving our local veteran community and addressing the unique challenges they face.”

— Brian Beavard, Together With Veterans Bartlesville (COMMUNITY CONNECTION)

What’s next

The two organizations plan to hold a joint resource fair for veterans in Bartlesville later this year to connect former service members with a wide range of support services.

The takeaway

By working together, local veteran support groups in Bartlesville are able to better coordinate their efforts and provide a more comprehensive network of resources and assistance for the community's former military members.