American Legion Service Office to be in Fairbanks this month

Robert Hendrix, Sr. from the American Legion Service Office will be in Fairbanks on 14 - 15 December 2006. He will be at the Vet Center, on 4th Ave., on 14 December from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, then at the American Legion Post #30 in Moose Creek from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the 15th of December, he will be at the Vet Center, on 4th Ave. from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.

The American Legion Service Officer provides information on VA benefits, helps with the filing of a claim with VA for benefits, compensation, health, pension and can answer questions on pending claims. Can also assist Veterans returning from Enduring Freedom and Iraq Freedom on benefits provide by VA for them.

The American Legion provides this service free of charge and you do not have to be a member of the Legion to utilize this service. For more information or assistance please contact me at the following numbers, (Anchorage) 907-276-8211 or toll free at 1-888-353-7574, ext. 4802.