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Veterans event brings state officials to Clark County

Advocates: Those who’ve served need easier access to help

By Carlos Fuentes, Columbian staff writer
Published: February 1, 2023, 7:07pm
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Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee member Paul Herrera speaks to a crowd Wednesday during a veterans services town hall at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Vancouver.
Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee member Paul Herrera speaks to a crowd Wednesday during a veterans services town hall at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Vancouver. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Roughly 30 people gathered at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Wednesday morning to hear from the state’s veterans affairs department and various veterans organizations.

The town hall takeaways: Clark County veterans are asking for more support from the state and federal government while the government scrambles to fill positions and improve access through shortened wait times and enhanced technology.

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