Veterans and caregivers from across the state are encouraged to attend Saturday’s PACT Act information briefing at Emporia’s American Legion Post 5.
Post Commander Clay Childs says veterans areawide are interested in the information to be presented.
Activities at the Legion Post have been expanded since the event was first announced. Activities begin at 11 am with lunch, including chili, Frito chili pie, or chili dogs, and a social gathering including cornhole games. The resource information portion of the meeting begins at 1 pm, with screening and benefit registration opportunities beginning at 2 pm.
The PACT Act — officially known as the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 — expands free health care for 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
