Veterans Turn Out For Educational Event Spotlighting Benefits

EAST HAMPTON, NY — In advance of Veterans Day, heroes who might need a helping hand with health care and other benefits were spotlighted in East Hampton recently.

A veterans' benefits seminar was co-sponsored by the American Legion Post 419 and Veterans of Foreign War Post 550 and held at the American Legion on Montauk Highway in East Hampton last month.

The purpose of the seminar was to inform veterans and their spouses about enrollment in health care services and benefits afforded them after years of making the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for veterans and their loved ones to ask questions and gather critical information.

The discussion was led by presenter Joseph Sledge, of the senior leadership assistant director's office at the Northport VA Medical Center; Sledge gave an overview of VA care and benefits available to veterans on Long Island.