Local Veterans Get Help From American Legion Post
Veterans in Yakima are being invited to a special service session meeting hosted by the Logan Wheeler American Legion Post 36 located at 1120 North 34th Avenue. The event is set for Wednesday and Thursday, February 5 and 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
If you are a veteran and have questions or concerns a veteran’s service officer will be available to discuss claims and other benefits questions,
Officials from the American Legion staff will be available to talk to veterans about benefits, legislative efforts, membership opportunities and service to the community.
A press release says since its inception in 1919 "the American Legion, the world’s largest veteran service organization, has been a key advocate for veterans and has been responsible for strategic legislative initiatives such as the G.I. Bill and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs"