PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Michael Futrell in partnership with Councilman Derrick Wood, Women Veterans Interactive, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Center for Minority Veterans and will host a free 2016 Spring Veterans Resource & Job Fair.
“We should be doing all we can to support our veterans and active duty military personnel,” said Hon. Michael Futrell. “I am pleased to be a partner in bringing this much needed resource and jobs fair to Prince William County. I also look forward to honoring Dr. Hampton and all that he has embodied since making the transition from protecting our country to impacting our community.”
The fair will provide a number of veteran-related services in a one-stop setting. Onsite will be Department of Veterans Affairs' representatives from the Center for Minority Veterans, the Veterans Health and Benefits Administrations, and the National Cemetery Administration.
Other invited organizations will provide information related to GI Bill education assistance, finding jobs, completing wills, preventing homelessness and how to participate in the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. Veterans are encouraged to bring DD214 or proof of military service for the opportunity to file claims on location. Lunch will be provided at no charge to veterans and active duty military personnel in attendance.
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