SCRANTON — Area veterans are invited to take part in the monthly support program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office.

A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program is in Flynn’s office, Jay’s Commons, 409 N. Main Ave., on the fourth Wednesday of every month to provide information on services available to veterans and their families. The American Legion representatives are available to discuss pensions and other compensation, education, health care and death benefits.

Legion membership is not required to take advantage of the help. Anyone interested in speaking to the advisers may schedule an appointment by calling 570-342-4348.

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Information provided by the House Democratic Communications Office.