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Veterans service officer reports transports, outreach events planned
Summary
Veterans Service Officer Kevin Swab told the committee he coordinated 36 transports to the Syracuse VAMC, assisted with 15+ benefit or records actions and is organizing local veterans events and peer-mentorship programs.
Kevin Swab, Veterans Service Officer, gave an update on veteran outreach and services. He reported assisting with more than 15 veteran actions including benefits claims, records requests and burial/survivor benefits and coordinating and transporting veterans to 36 appointments at the Syracuse VAMC. Swab described ongoing wellness and social activities including veterans lunches, breakfasts across several towns, free fitness memberships, and community events such as a pinball fundraiser and ice-skate sponsorship.
Swab said the office is validating veteran service records for transit benefits (Centro free bus pass) and is working to identify Vietnam-era veterans and widows eligible for memorial programs; he invited ideas for outreach events and training sponsorships in 2026. The committee received the report; no formal actions were tied to this update at the meeting.
