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Veterans Service Office outlines outreach, transportation and memorial plans

Cayuga County Legislature Government Operations Committee · March 10, 2026
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Summary

Kevin Swab reported 13+ new benefit actions, transport to 39 Syracuse VAMC appointments, ongoing veteran lunches and breakfasts, wellness programs, a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner on March 28 and planning for a May 30 Memorial ceremony.

Kevin Swab, representing the Veterans Service Office, summarized client assistance and community outreach in February. He said staff helped with more than 13 new veteran benefit actions and coordinated transportation to 39 appointments at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The office sponsors recurring activities (monthly lunches and breakfasts across multiple towns), wellness offerings and partner programs to support veterans and families.

Swab also described planned events and initiatives: a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for March 28, outreach to identify veterans eligible for specific programs and memorial inclusion, and work to reactivate a local AMVETS post. Committee members received the report as informational.

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