Putnam County NY Veterans Service Agency

Consolidated Edison Company of New York is looking to hire Veterans! Almost all will be entry level General Utility Workers (NYC & Westchester County) Email: [email protected] ... Attention: James E Christman (Con Ed Talent Management) https://www.coned.com/en/about-us/careers/veterans

Join us at the Virtual 2020 Jack Gress Patriot's Day 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

ATTENTION! The latest issue of our office newsletter, "SITREP" is now available. Read the full issue by clicking here: https://bit.ly/SitRep-vol-10-issue-16

The worn flags at the Blue Star Memorial are being replaced! Thank you to Dimmy Lotrecchiano and Joan Newman of the Brewster/Carmel Garden Club, and to Karl Roh...de, Director, and Art Hanley, Deputy Director, of the Putnam County Veterans Service Agency! It was a pleasure to join them there today. See more

We send our congratulations to Adam Roche upon his appointment as the Director of the Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services.

This month Brewster Shell is donating 10 cents per gallon for every gallon of gas sold on Thursdays to our program.

Read the complete July 4th issue of the PUTNAM VETERANS SITREP by clicking on this link:https://bit.ly/2Bwg2hY-SitRep-vol-10-Issue-15

Olivia Conlin a member of Girls Scout Troop 2655 has selected to "Give Honor to Whom Honor is Due" for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. She working with Suzi McDonough, Carmel Town Councilwoman; Carmel Town Board & Highway Department; and Putnam County Veterans Service Agency to bring beautiful patriotic banners to the Mahopac/Carmel community! You can honor a Veteran by sponsoring a banner which will be displayed Memorial Day through Veterans Day each year. To order your banner and for more information go to: http://ourhometownheroes.us/

The PFC Joseph P Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program. PFC Joseph Dwyer, United States Army 1977-...2008 The 28th is the 12th Anniversary of his death June 28th, 2008 PFC Joseph Dwyer enlisted in the Army within days following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. An Army medic, PFC Dwyer and his unit were deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During their combat mission to Baghdad, a photographer for the Military Times newspaper captured the image above of PFC Dwyer cradling a wounded Iraqi boy. Th e photo expressed everything about why PFC Dwyer wanted to serve his country. This image became iconic and graced the pages of newspapers across the country, acting as a perfect symbol of the American soldier’s dedication to duty. PFC Dwyer returned home, aft er serving honorably, but he was never the same. Due to complications from PTSD, consumed by his own demons and battling with substance abuse and depression, PFC Dwyer passed away on June 28, 2008 at the age of 31. He is survived by his wife Martina Dwyer, and daughter, Meagan. As a result, the PFC Joseph Dwyer Peer Support Program was created as part of the 2012-2013 state budget to help veterans meet with other veterans in a secure, comfortable atmosphere to help each other cope with the effects of PTSD and TBI. The Vet-to-Vet approach of the Program allows for complete anonymity without fear of reprisal. Since its inception, this Program has provided proper support to veterans and most importantly, saved lives. The Program is funded through New York State and administered on the county level in 23 counties throughout New York State through the County Veterans’ Service Agency and Mental Health Agency'.