There is something for everyone. Many veterans agencies and organizations will be represented. Every question and concern can be addresses. Veterans can apply for benefits, receive a health screening, inquire about employment and nursing homes care, and pre-register for burial in state veterans cemeteries. Every person may learn about programs and entitlements available to them.
Every veteran is eligible for a free set of ribbons and medals after discharge.
Quite often, I meet veterans who have never received the numerous ribbons and medals they are entitled to. Veterans may apply at the event, but if a veteran is deceased, their loved ones may apply. Also, medical and personnel records may be acquired, which may help whole families. In the Chippewa Valley, receipt of service-connected money is low, relative to other parts of the state. Wisconsin ranks relatively low compared to the rest of the nation in terms of our veterans receiving federal tax dollars, with a mere 8 percent of veterans receiving compensation.