Veterans To Join Legion At Vet Fest
Veterans are invited to join Montana VA in-person to discuss updates on policies, programs and services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 26, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27 as part of the Montana VA Summer Vet Fest in Glasgow.
The Montana VA has partnered with the State of Montana American Legion to support their state convention and expand programs and education for Veterans on key programs such as the new PACT Act expansion (www. va.gov/PACT) and more.
“We are looking forward to partnering with our Montana Veterans for the Summer Vet Fest event,” said Duane Gill, the interim executive director for the Montana VA Health Care System. “This unique event will offer Montana Veterans to chance to learn more about their benefits under programs like the PACT Act, get enrolled, and meet the dedicated people who provide them care at our local clinics.”
The in-person Summer Vet Fest will take place over two days and in two locations.
On Wednesday, June 26, the Montana VA will hold the event at the Glasgow VA clinic at 630 2nd Ave. S. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the first day, veterans can learn more about the My HealtheVet app, Eligibility and Enrollment, get a Toxic Exposure Screening and more.
On Thursday, June 27, the Montana VA will hold the event at the Cottonwood Inn at 54250 U.S. Highway 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterans can learn more about the Homeless Veteran/HUD-VASH program, Peer Support, Enrollment and Eligibility as well as meet PACT Act experts, the Veterans Benefits Administration and several community partners.
Montana VA Health Care System serves over 49,000 enrolled Veterans across Montana — an area roughly 147,000 square miles in size. Veterans are cared for by a staff of 1,400 at 18 sites of care across the state. One third of Montana VA employees are veterans.