IF YOU GO
What: “Joint Operation” for local veterans and their families When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 Where: Museum Center, 200 Inman St. E., Cleveland More information: Veterans with questions about the event should contact Senator Corker’s Chattanooga office at 423-756-2757.
State and local officials are hosting an event this week aimed at giving veterans and their families access to needed resources services.
The “Joint Operation,” a free event, will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland, Tenn. It is open to all Tennessee veterans and their families and will feature more than 45 agencies and organizations with information on a number of resources, including VA claim assistance, vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, mental health, housing, legal assistance and more.
The event, organized by the office of U.S. Sen, Bob Corker, R-Tenn., is being co-hosted by Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis and Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland.
“Joint Operation is a one-stop shop to make it easier for veterans to get the help they need and will bring more than 45 organizations under one roof to answer questions and offer assistance,” Corker said. “We are truly inspired by how the community is coming together to help those who have served our country and also appreciate the assistance we have received from Mayors Davis and Rowland.”