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Delaware Veterans Coalition reaches out to recent veterans

Delaware State News - 2/13/2017

The Delaware Veterans Coalition met Jan. 30 for its bi-monthly meeting at FOP Lodge 3, Kitts Hummock. In addition to guest speaker Major Kurt A. Schmidbauer, commander of the 436th Comptroller Squadron and Wing Staff Agencies, representatives of the University of Delaware's Blue Hen Veterans addressed the membership, as did Brandon Stewart of Delaware Technical College's Veterans Inspiring Progress program. Mr. Stewart was appointed the coalition's Kent County representative at the meeting. The Delaware Veterans Coalition, now in its sixth year, is reaching out to all generations of the state's veterans, including active duty, National Guard, recently discharged, and retired. "We represent common values of service and shared experience," said Coalition President Dave Skocik. The Delaware Veterans Coalition is a statewide, non-profit, 501(c)(3) lobbying organization that advocates with elected and appointed public officials on issues that affect all generations of Delaware veterans. Membership is open to all honorably discharged veterans residing in Delaware. Meetings are open to veterans regardless of membership. Visit www.DelawareVeteransCoalition.com or call 697-8384 for more information. From left, are Nena Stewart, U.S. Army veteran; Jason Stewart, U.S. Army veteran and newly appointed Coalition Kent County representative; Aaron Bright, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Saya, a mobility support dog; Brandon Bristor, U.S. Navy veteran; and Steve McGuire, U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Bristor and Mr. McGuire are members of the Blue Hen Veterans.