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Resource fair for veterans to be held this weekend

vet2vetAn event Saturday will provide resources, job opportunities and more for veterans. 

The Vet2Vet event at the St. Joseph Civic Arena will feature vendors along with a guest speaker, a musical performance and more.

Commandant Jerry Murphy with the Marine Corp League in St. Joseph said this is the third annual Vet2Vet event.

“It’s for all veterans to come down to see potential employers,” Murphy said. “We also have Veteran Service Officers if any of the veterans are looking for help with their VA benefits, or whatever the case may be, the Veteran Service Officers will be there to assist them.”

Vet2Vet is a free event and takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday at the St. Joseph Civic Arena. 

There will be guest speaker and Army soldier Tim Hornik, who was wounded in Iraq and lost his sight. There will also be a performance by Matt Snook from the TV Show “The Voice.” 

For more information contact the St. Joseph Youth Alliance at (816) 232-0050.

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