PUEBLO — The Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center hosted an event in Pueblo Friday evening at Brue's Alehouse on the Riverwalk to support veterans transitioning into civilian life.
It was a chance for veterans to make connections with peer navigators to help ease the transition from military to civilian careers.
The Director of Mount Carmel's Rural Colorado Services, Sal Katz, explains why community support is essential.
"Giving the opportunity for our veterans as they transition from the military, and for those seeking better employment to work with agencies such as the Department of Corrections (and) CSU Pueblo," said Katz.
According to Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center's website, they have provided services to nearly 14,000 clients in our community.
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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others
Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
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