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Veterans' assistance available

A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout July. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare.

McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at the following locations:

• Wright: Friday, July 9, at the Wright Public Library, 305 Wright Blvd., from 8 a.m. to noon.

• Sundance: Friday, July 16, at the Sundance Senior Center, 220 N. 2nd St., from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Newcastle: Every Thursday in July, at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, 22922 Hwy. 85, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Hulett: Wednesday, July 21, at the Hulett Senior Center, 145 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Most other weekdays McFarland is available by appointment at her office. Please contact Sandy McFarland at 307-696-5048 to schedule an appointment at her office or any of the above locations.