Hundreds of soldiers, veterans and their families receive help at Hank's Veterans Expo

Veterans receive help with health care, housing, claims, employment and access to benefits

CLARKSTON, GA – More than 400 veterans, military personnel and their families received assistance at Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) 2011 Veterans and Armed Forces Expo on Friday at DeKalb Technical College in Clarkston.

“Helping veterans and military personnel receive the benefits they deserve is one of the main reasons I serve,” said Johnson, a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Photo: Decatur resident Johnny Cole, left, speaks with Mike Noles of the American Legion of Georgia about a claim.

Veterans, military personnel and their families received free information about available services and on-site assistance with benefits, including employment opportunities, housing, health care, education and filing Veterans Administration claims.

Dozens of veterans’ organizations provided services, including The Georgia Department of Veterans Service, the Georgia Department of Defense, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the Veterans Health Administration.

The event, held in conjunction with DeKalb County government, also included appearances from Maj. Gen. Maria L. Britt, Commanding General of the Georgia Army National Guard and DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis.

Since Congressman Johnson took office in 2007, his office has helped veterans secure more than $2 million in benefits owed them by the federal government.

Photo above: Atlanta resident Sven Lovegren, right, speaks with Burnice Forte Jr. of the Veterans Administration about his health care benefits.

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