Field Hearing To Gather Veteran Information

For many veterans and military families, finding your way around the official government system can be difficult and confusing, AND it’s that much more overwhelming for veterans returning from the combat field. 

Lori Vosika(vah-SEE-ka), the Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom Combat Veteran Program Manager for VA Black Hills Healthcare system, said the Transition Assitance Program involves many different agencies and continues to evolve….

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Vosika said there’s in-depth attention given to the vet in the first 120 days, concerning both benefits and health aspects…..

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Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin said that she would be conducting a field hearing for the House sub-committee.
The ranking republican on the subcommittee, Congressman John Boozman(boze-man) of Arkansas will be on hand as well.
The group will hear testimony from a variety of service members ranging from personnel at Ellsworth Air Force Base, to National Guard soldiers, civilian support staff, and representatives from veterans organizations.

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That hearing will start at 10 Monday morning at Central High.