A Veterans Service officer will help veterans and their families navigate the system to get the benefits they’ve earned.
Tag: veterans
Posted inHealth
Lakeland’s VA Clinic Moves Into Its New Home
The new facility is nearly five times larger than the old clinic. It will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 26.
Posted inHealth
1,200 Appointments Impacted as Lakeland VA Clinic Deals With Mold
One of the clinic’s two buildings is closed, disrupting audiology and mental health services.
Posted inEvents
Stormy Forecast Puts a Damper on Saturday Events in Lakeland
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market is canceled and the Hmong Community New Year Celebration has been moved indoors.
Posted inEvents, Social Services
Franklin Hosting ‘Vet Fest’ on Saturday to Help Veterans Access Benefits
Event will be a one-stop shop to help veterans with health benefits, toxic exposure screenings, claims assistance and other services.
Posted inHistory, People
Post Office Named After Marine Who Died in Battle
Cpl. Ronald Payne, Jr., saved his best friend before being killed in Afghanistan.
Posted inEvents, History, People
Memorial Day Marked With Annual Tribute
U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin spoke to a crowd of about 200 people.
Posted inEvents, History, People
Monuments & Memories: 8th ‘Flight To Honor’ Brings Local Veterans to D.C.
86 Polk County military veterans took a one-day trip to Washington to visit the war memorials.
Posted inEvents
Veterans Day: Lakeland to Honor Service Members with Many Events
An annual breakfast, ceremony and parade will celebrate Lakeland’s veterans.