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In honor of Veterans Day 2020, MWR Battle Creek Family Programs hosted the Virtual Veterans Resource Fair on November 10th.
The Virtual Veterans Resource Fair included presentations from community partners offering various resources specifically geared towards Veterans.
The event opened remarks from Mr. Cannon, Director DLA Disposition Services and continued throughout the afternoon.
Presenter Line Up with their presentations.
| 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks Mr. Cannon, Director DLA Disposition Services |
| 9:15 AM | Fort Custer National Cemetery Mr. Thomas Maynard |
| 9:30 AM | Guardian Angel Medical Service Dogs Ms. Mary Lamparter |
| 9:45 AM | VA Medical Center Caregiver Support Learn about supports, services and resources for Caregivers of Veterans. |
| 10:00 AM | Tribe Talks Learn about warrior retreats for military and Veterans that are interactive, on-location activities to help with PTSD. |
| 10:15 AM | Heroes to Hives Learn about this unique program through MSU Extension that seeks to address financial and personal wellness of Veterans through professional training and community development centered around beekeeping. |
| 10:30 AM | VA Medical Center Prosthetics Learn about home improvement & structural Alteration grants, clothing allowance program and the auto adaptive programs. Presentation: Clothing Allowance Eligibility |
| 10:45 AM | Talons Out Honor Flights Learn the mission of Honor Flight to transport America’s Veterans to Washington, DC to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who served and sacrificed for our country. |
| 11:00 AM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Retired Colonel Frank J Walker, ASAF |
| 12:00 PM | Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Learn about building and connecting Michigan Veterans & their families to benefits and resources. |
| 12:15 PM | Warrior Set Free Learn about this support program of Set Free Ministries; run by Veterans for Veterans. |
| 12:30 PM | Project Healing Water Learn about fly fishing and tying; that can provide stress relief, build comradery, and find a healthy hobby. |
| 12:45 PM | VA Medical Center Audiology Learn about your benefits, how to obtain a hearing test and hearing aids. |
| 1:00 PM | Moral Injury-Michigan State University Learn about Veterans who have experienced combat trauma and how to help Veterans heal from combat trauma and moral injury (30-minute presentation). |
| 1:30 PM | Veterans Benefits Administration Education Learn about VA education benefits to help Veterans, Service members, and their qualified family members pay for college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. |
| 1:45 PM | Zero Day Learn about assistance provided for Veterans in pursuing their post military goals. |
| 2:00 PM | MWR ITR/Outdoor Recreation Learn about ITR one-stop shopping for Military discounts for vacations including accommodations, tickets, airfare and more! Outdoor Recreation offers Military/Veterans the opportunity to checkout equipment for your upcoming events. |
| 2:15 PM | Closing Remarks Lisa Grenon Resources/Information/Veteran booklets |
For more info and questions, contact Family Programs Manager, Lisa Grenon, LMSW at: 269-961-4051 or lisa.grenon@dla.mil
