Veterans assistance twice in January

Josh Schmidt, a former U.S. Marine and veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Thermopolis on Thursday, Jan. 3, noon-2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum and Thursday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center.

Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. He can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare.

Appointments with Schmidt can be scheduled by calling 307-250-3890, and his office is staffed in Cody, at 1026 Blackburn Ave., Suite 1.