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WASHINGTON — On Monday, August 26th, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities and other veterans-specific issues.

Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District is home to Barksdale Air Force, Fort Johnson and Camp Minden, and Louisiana is home to tens of thousands of both veterans and active-duty soldiers.

Details:

Who: Staff of U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Veterans affairs organizations

What: Louisiana’s 4^th Congressional District Veterans Resource Fair

When: Monday, August 26th, 2024, 1:00-3:00 PM

Where: Leesville Event Center, 608 Nolan Trace, Leesville, LA 71496

Participants:

Alexandria VA Eligibility & Enrollment, Alexandria VA Minority Veterans Program, Alexandria VA Suicide Prevention, American Legion Post 145, Association of the US Army, Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Barksdale Federal Credit Union, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Military to VA Transition Program, Navy Federal Credit Union, New Step Outreach, Retired Soldiers Association, Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home, State Rep. Charles Owen, State Rep. Rodney Schamerhorn, Thrive Unburdened, VFW Post 3106 Old Stage, VFW Post 3619 Cole-Miers, Veterans Administration Outreach Program.

For additional information or questions, please call Speaker Johnson’s office at 318-840-0309.