Office of Communications and Public Affairs
VA Medical Center
1030 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104 Email: [email protected]
News Release
February 27, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Willie Logan, Communications Officer, 901.628.1110
Memphis Vet Center Goes to Fulton, Kentucky for a Veterans Outreach Event on March 6 and 7
Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Vet Center, in collaboration with the local Veteran Service
Officer and neighboring agencies, is hosting a Veterans Community Outreach event on Friday, March 6
and Saturday, March 7, 2020. This event will be held each day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the
Fulton County City Hall located at 101 Nelson Tripp Place, Fulton, KY 42041.
Veterans and their family members are invited to come out and learn of Vet Center service, benefits
and enrollment for medical services for eligible Veterans, as well as get connected with local
community resources. Staff with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will be on site to
assist with claims and benefits.
The Mobile Vet Center (MVC) will be on site and all are welcome to tour the vehicle. Veterans can
obtain free and confidential counseling for post-traumatic stress issues, military sexual trauma,
marriage and family counseling, in addition to learning about their VA benefits.
Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD214 (military discharge paper) to assist in
determining eligibility for services. For more information contact Memphis Vet Center staff members
Frederick Smith or Denesse Torpoco at 901.522.3950.
1407 Union Avenue, Suite 410
Memphis, TN 38104 www.VetCenter.va.gov 1-866- WAR-VETS
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