27th ANNUAL “VETERANS INFORMATION FAIR”

On Saturday, May 18, 2024 (Armed Forces Day), the Texarkana Area Chapter # 278 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (VVA # 278) will host our 27th Annual “Veterans Information Fair” at the Texas Elks Lodge # 2771 at 3702 New Boston Road. It will be open to the public from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

This “Fair” is to assist veterans, active duty, Reserve & National Guard personnel & their families obtain information from a variety of sources on VA benefits, programs, & other assistance and programs for them & their families. Agencies to be invited will include: Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Work Force, VA Outpatient Clinic, VA Medical Center (Shreveport & Little Rock), Vet Center, Social Security Administration, VA Field Office personnel, Arkansas Veterans Affairs, Arkansas Work Force, Texarkana College and Texas A&M Veterans Counselors, Veterans Service Officers, Agency on Aging, Hospice of Texarkana, Cornerstone Caregiving, East Funeral Home, Congressional aides, Lone Star Legal Aid, American Red Cross, Texarkana Funeral Home, Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist-Arkansas National Guard, and other agencies that may have programs that pertain to Veterans, Active duty, Reserve & National Guard personnel and/or their families. There is no charge for this service. All area veterans of all eras, all active duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel and their immediate families are invited and urged to attend. We also plan to have a voter registration drive for both Arkansas & Texas residents.

For more information please call: 870-773-8279, 903-556-1613, or email: USMCgreg@aol.com or go to the VVA # 278 website at: vva278.org or our Facebook page at: Vietnam Veterans of America # 278