Military Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors DeKalb Man as Its June 2012 ‘Veteran of the Month’ by Gary Kopycinski on June 18, 2012 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Military: Helping Veterans Transition: The Veterans Closet and Resource Center October 27, 2023 Honor Local Military Heroes with a Home Town Heroes Banner October 18, 2023 Biden Marks Anniversary of Law Aiding Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances August 10, 2023 DEKALB–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veteransâ Affairs (IDVA) today honored Steven Kreitzer, a DeKalb resident and U.S. Army veteran, at its June 2012 âVeteran of the Month.â