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Veterans assistance available

A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout May.

Brian Yeager is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. Yeager can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare.

His office is located at 551 Running W. Drive, in Gillette, and he will also be available at the following locations:

• Newcastle: May 2, 9, 16 and 30 at the Department of Workforces Services, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Sundance: May 7 at the Crook County Courthouse, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During periods of inclement weather, please check with the staff at the outreach locations to ensure the veterans service officer will be available.

Please contact Yeager at 307-696-5048 to schedule an appointment at any of the above locations.