Veterans Benifits (if you don't ask for them you will not get them)

Good Morning All,

For those who don't know me, I am Sergeant Major (Ret) Wayne Sharp and I want to discuss Veterans Benefits. I am no expert, however I have taken the time to educate myself and can be of help to you if you have questions on your benefits.

This year at the Fair we are expecting to have a great time honoring and educating our Veterans. How are we going to educate the Veterans of Shenandoah County? Well it is simple, we have invited the Veterans Affairs Health Fair and Benefits Team to join us in the tent. It is a different team from last year and we have requested the team to perform specific task this year. We are currently waiting to hear if they can fill our complete request and once I get the word I will post it here then it will be up to you to spread the word throughout the County.

Now, if you would like more information on Veterans Benefits or have questions on benefits you already receive and you do not want to wait until the fair you have two options they follow.

1. You can contact me through the Shenandoah County Red Cross (540-459-2913) tell them you need to speak with me about Veterans Benefits, leave your phone number, they will contact me and we will talk. OR

2. You can visit the Veterans Affairs website. I know, some feel it is a very cumbersome web. If you follow the link provided here it will take you to the benefits page that will give you quick access to benefits in the area of Educational, Compensation and Pension, Vocational Rehabilitation, Home Loans, Survivors Benefits, Life Insurance among others. Also, on the right side of that page you can view plenty of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and benefits fact sheets. To get to this location click on the title of this post, it is hot linked to the VA's benefits page.

That is enough for now. Be sure to join us on 2 Sep 09 starting at 1000 hrs at the fair ground for Veterans Day at the Shenandoah County Fair! Lastly, if you are a Veteran and have ideas about what you would like to take place on 2 Sep contact me (same way as above) or come to the next meeting at the Fair Office on 14 May 1800 hrs.

Welcome Home to ALL our Veterans regardless of the conflict in which you served during and THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR FREEDOMS!!

SGM(R) Wayne Sharp
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