The Division of Veteran and Military Affairs will be a liaison between the City of El Paso, Fort Bliss and other outside agencies, including but not limited to, federal, state and local Military organizations. The office will provide guidance, direction and coordination of Regional Military Issues and Veterans related issues.

General Duties

• Serve as a Liaison for the City's Veteran Affairs Committee, Departments, Community Organizations, Businesses and Media to publicize services. Advise and assist Veterans in matters pertaining to their rights and benefits under law.
• Respond to requests for information and provide guidance on eligibility and entitlement requirements for federal, state, and local Veterans services, programs or benefits.
• Counsel advise and explain to the City's large Veteran population current laws and regulations for federal, state and local Veteran's services, benefits and / or programs.

Community Events

Veterans - Ask A Lawyer

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021, 10 a.m., VA Medical Center, 5100 N. Piedras

TRLA Veterans Advocacy Project is hosting an in-person Ask-A-Lawyer for veterans, widow(er)s and spouses of veterans, and current service members to speak with a lawyer about their civil legal needs.

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2021 Veteran of the Year

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., El Paso County Courthouse, 3rd floor

Honoring those who served

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Telehealth at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors

The clinic provides high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care to services to post-9/11 Veterans, including National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role in uniform, discharge status, or combat experience, and military family members, as determined by the Veteran. All post-9/11 Veterans and their families are eligible for treatment and we believe cost should never be a barrier to care.

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FREE Monthly Phone Service

This service is provided through a special government benefit program called “LifeLine”.
There are no bills, no credit checks, and no fees to participate in this free program, and applying takes just a few minutes.
This program gives you the Freedom to communicate and stay connected to friends, family, the next job opportunity, or 911 in case of emergencies.

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Ft. Bliss Event Listings

Fort Bliss Moral Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
Ft. Bliss Freedom Crossing