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Military Veteran Services in Marion County, WV

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Veterans Upward Bound  (Representative at Fairmont WorkForce WV 320 Adams Street)100 Campus Drive                   
Elkins,  WV  26241                                 
304-789-5500                                         
http://www.vubwv.org

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) helps prepare Military Veterans for success through Higher Education.  VUB  assists Veterans with post-secondary search, the application and admission process, and informs them of various ways to finance their education.  VUB offers Veterans only refresher classes in Math, English, Science, and Computer Skills, as well as provided time saving links to other agencies.




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Veterans of Foreign Wars 802 Fairmont Avenue (West)                        
Fairmont,  WV  26554                                      
304-366-7138                                      
1310 Morgantown Avenue (East)    
Fairmont,  WV  26554                         
                                                                   304-363-9675                                      
                                                                   http://www.vfw.org

The mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts.  To serve our Veterans, the military, and our communities.  To advocate on behalf of all Veterans.  Their vision is to ensure that Veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.  The VFW also has a Ladies Auxiliary program. 


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West Virginia Department of Veterans 1705 Mile Ground Rd, Ste 1             
Morgantown,  WV  26505                 
304-285-3480                                      
http://www.veterans.wv.gov

The mission of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (DVA) is to obtain for a Veteran or their dependants all benefits that they are entitled to and to assist them in obtaining and preparing the evidence that will prove their entitlement.  In addition, the DVA encourages communities to develop and enhance local Veterans services.  The DVA also provides representation during the appeals process.


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American Legion                                         
304-363-0858 or 800-433-3318                                      
http://www.legion.org

The American Legion is a patriotic Veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.  It is the nation's largest Veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and Veterans.  The American Legion also has a Ladies Auxiliary.

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VA Medical Center                                                   
1 Medical Drive                                   
Clarksburg,  WV  26301                      
304-623-3461 or 800-733-0512      
http://www.clarksburg.va.gov

The Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center exists to serve the Veteran through the delivery of timely quality care by staff who demonstrate outstanding customer service, the advancement of health care through research, and the education of tomorrow's health care providers.  In addition to the main facility, four community-based outpatient clinics are located in Braxton County, Monongalia County, Tucker County and Wood County.


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Vietnam Veterans of America
46 Mountain Park Drive
Fairmont,  WV  26554
304-366-3131
http://www.vva.org

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is a not-for-profit corporation whose goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.  There is also a post in Mannington (304-986-3620).

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