American Legion Hayes Velhage Post Appoints New Post Service Officer
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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Shelly Walter has been appointed as Post Service Officer of West Hartford’s Post 96.
Submitted by Moe Fradette, Commander
American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96 has appointed Shelly Walter to serve as Post Service Officer for Post 96.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Ms. Walter served four years during the Gulf War era, later serving with the National Guard and Reserve. She has been an employee at the Department of Veterans Affairs since 2010 working for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) as a vocational rehabilitation counselor (VRC).
She holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. In her current position Walter assists veterans with service connected disabilities to prepare for, obtain and/or maintain suitable employment. She also performs outreach to veterans regarding the VR&E program and helps to connect veterans with resources that are available for assistance in their community.
As Post Service Officer, Walter and her committee will be available to provide assistance to veterans and their dependents to ensure they are aware of the rights and benefits granted by law.
Veterans needing assistance should contact American Legion Haye-Velhage Post 96 at 860-233-9029 or via email at [email protected].
With a current membership of 2.4-million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism, and youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through more than 14,000 posts across the nation.
The American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96 of West Hartford is a 100 percent smoke-free facility and is open to military veterans who have served honorably during a wartime era and military personnel currently on active duty. Further information is available on the Post’s website at www.post96.org or the public is welcome to visit Hayes-Velhage Post 96 at 45 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107, phone 860-233-9029.
