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Veterans services staff report casework, transports and outreach events

Government Operations Committee · June 9, 2026
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Summary

Veterans Service Officer Kevin Swab reported assisting with 11+ new benefit actions, coordinating transport to 49 Syracuse VAMC appointments, and listing outreach events including monthly lunches, breakfasts and a Robert Stryker memorial service on May 24.

Kevin Swab, Veterans Service Officer, updated the committee on casework and outreach activity.

Swab said the office assisted with more than 11 new actions (benefits claims, records requests, health care applications and survivor benefits) and coordinated transport for veterans to 49 appointments at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. He detailed recurring outreach programs—monthly lunches in Auburn and breakfast events in other towns—free fitness memberships, and distribution of "Green Lights for Veterans" to raise awareness about veteran issues and suicide prevention. Upcoming events noted included a Robert Stryker memorial service on May 24 and the Cayuga County Recovery Fest events in June.

The report was provided for committee awareness and no committee action was recorded.

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