Veterans

The Memorial Day Weekend fair will feature an appearance by Governor Mark Gordon; ourly storytellers, and time with Lee Alley, a Vietnam Veteran and Distinguished Service Cross Medal Recipient.

A survey to learn more about the needs of Veterans in Wyoming

AARP Wyoming and veterans organizations around the state will host a free Military Veterans Resource Fair and Lunch at American Legion Post 14 in Laramie on April 29.

Today in Cheyenne Governor Mark Gordon signed a proclamation declaring Wyoming a Hidden Heroes State, which recognizes the caregivers of veterans across Wyoming, while highlighting some of the available resources for military caregivers.

A documentary about a grandson retracing his grandfather's steps as a POW in Germany will be shown in Cheyenne on Nov. 2.

Col. Greg Phipps will be honored at the University of Wyoming football game, scheduled for September

AARP Wyoming will show the film, "Dear Sir's in Casper at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Casper College’s Wheeler Concert Hall. 

A new AARP Benefit Usage program allows veterans to be sure they are getting all they are entitled to through the Veterans Administration

To learn more about the AARP Veterans Fraud Center and to download a free copy of the new Watchdog Alert Handbook: Veterans’ Edition, visit www.aarp.org/vetsfraudcenter. For additional resources and information on AARP’s support for veterans and military families, including caregiving, competing in today’s job market, and connecting with earned service benefits, visit www.aarp.org/veterans.

AARP Wyoming is seeking volunteers to join a Veterans Advisory Council, which will inform AARP Wyoming efforts in the space of Veterans, Military and Family outreach. The Advisory Council would meet quarterly to discuss how AARP can better serve Wyoming’s veterans. To volunteer, contact Jen Baier at jbaier@aarp.org, or call 920-392-2250. AARP has a number of resources, news, features, and discounts for veterans. For more, visit: aarp.org/wyoming.