Veterans community outreach services available

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

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

Her office is located at the Joint Forces Readiness Center, 5800 CentralAve., in Cheyenne, and she will also be available at the following locations:

Cheyenne - Sept. 9 and 23, at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, 1510 E. Pershing Blvd., from 1 - 4 p.m.

Cheyenne - Sept. 10 and 24, at the Cheyenne Vet Center 3219 E. Pershing Blvd., from 8 a.m. - 4 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 Vicki Richards at 307-214-2112 to schedule an appointment at any of the above locations.