A Free Veterans Appreciation Benefit Fair

Nov. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- DENVER, CO – November 6, 2012 –A Free Veterans Appreciation Benefit Fair, open to all veterans and their families, will be held on Wednesday, November 7th from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at the Centennial American Legion Post 209, located at 3613 Jeannine Drive, in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Pikes Peak Workforce Center Representatives, Veterans Benefits Service Officers and American Legion Officials will be on hand to discuss and answer questions regarding:

         • Veterans Administration Benefits          • Veterans Healthcare

         • American Legion Programs          • Veterans Employment

         •American Legion Benefits          • Disaster Assistance

Since its creation by World War I veterans, and chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion, this nation’s largest war-time veterans service organization, has been committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

The American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veteran affairs fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensure that the VA’s medical system can properly care for veterans.

Your membership helps support Department Service Officers nationwide who assist veterans in preparing claims and obtaining their full military healthcare benefits through the VA.

The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.

Contact Person: Larry Johnson, Post 209 Adjutant, Phone Number 719-599-86243 for additional information

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