Al Ellefson, of Hulett, is the new chairman of the Wyoming Veterans Commission. He will serve a two-year term. Ellefson is a 26-year U.S. Air Force retiree and also worked 15 years with Wyoming's Department of Workforce Services. He is also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and previously served as their Department of Wyoming commander. He re-appointed commissioner Lee Alley, of Wheatland, as the vice chairman and commissioner Ron Akin, of Casper, as the secretary and parliamentarian. The Wyoming Veterans Commission works with the governor and state Legislature on veterans issues. In addition, it helps Wyoming veterans and their families with benefits and disability claims. The commission also oversees the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville and the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper.
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