FORT LEE, Va. - Military members, retirees and their families attended the post’s Retiree Appreciation Day Saturday to learn more about their benefits and organizations available to them.
Kenner Army Health Clinic staff members also were available to provide information about health services, blood pressure screenings and flu vaccinations.
During the event’s program, Col. Paul K. Brooks, garrison commander, welcomed the retirees and said he hoped the event would be beneficial for them.
“This is just one way for us to reach out to the retiree population,” he said. “The bottom line is that we care about you and want you to know you are part of the team. This event is a way for to show you how much we appreciate you and your service to the country.”
The guest speaker was retired Lt. Col. Terry Gerton, the deputy assistant secretary for Veterans Employment and Training Services for the U.S. Department of Labor. She congratulated the veterans for their service and informed them of the wide range of programs offered by the Department of Labor and Virginia to help veterans get job placement assistance.
“Retiring is a major milestone,” Gerton said. “It’s a line of departure between your active service and a new phase in your life where there are new ways to serve and add value to your life.
“Regardless of (how long you serve), the DOL is committed to help all veterans achieve your career goals,” she continued.
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Leon Bailey – who retired in October 2000 in the Fort Lee area with nearly 23 years of service – attended the event for the first time since his retirement.
“The event has been very interesting, and there is a lot of information you can receive,” he said. “I also like the opportunity to meet fellow retirees and network with them.”
Lt. Col. Dennis Timerman, a reservist who is set to retire within the next year, said he attends the appreciation days each year to prepare for his retirement and get his flu vaccination.
“My goal for today was to get into contact with the Reserve section of the retiree services department at the Soldier Support Center,” he said. “It’s helpful to have all these services available at once.”
Date Taken: | 10.02.2014 |
Date Posted: | 10.02.2014 09:13 |
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