Service Officers provide basic information and assistance to veteran's needing help. �In most cases, they are directed to The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for benefits or other services.

Service Officers are reminded that another source of assistance that is sometimes over-looked, is the Georgia Department of Veteran's Services. �Counselors are provided at 48 state field offices for filing and tracking VA claims. �Veteran's assistance for jobs exists under the state's Operation Workforce. �Information is also provided about the Georgia Veteran's Nursing Home and memorial cemetaries. �This information can be found by searching the web or Googling the "Georgia Department of Veteran Services" website.

A summary of Georgia state benefits can be found at http://veterans.georgia.gov/state-benefits-georgia-veterans

Helping our fellow veterans is our No. 1 goal.

Charlie Dowick
5th District Service Officer