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Veterans assistance in Washakie, Park, Big Horn and Hot Springs counties

CHEYENNE — A Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout February.

CHEYENNE — A Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout February.

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

His office is staffed in Cody, at 1026 Blackburn Ave., Suite 1, and he will also be available at the following locations:

* Powell: Feb. 5 at the Powell Valley Health Clinic, 777Ave. H, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

* Worland: Feb. 7 at the Worland Community Center, 1200 Culbertson Ave.,

* Thermopolis: Feb. 8 at the Hot Springs County Museum, 700 Broadway, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

* Lovell: Feb. 13 at the North Big Horn County Senior Center, 757 Great Western Ave., from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

* Greybull: Feb. 14 at the Greybull Sr. Citizens Center, 417 S 2nd St., from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

* Thermopolis: Feb. 15 at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center, 206 Senior Ave, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

During periods of inclement weather, check with the staff at the outreach locations to ensure the veterans service officer will be available. Contact Schmidt, a former U.S. Marine, at 307-250-3890 for more information, or to schedule an appointment.