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New innovative program to help veterans gain benefits with free Veteran ID Card

Dayton Daily News - 8/25/2018

Aug. 25--MONTGOMERY COUNTY -- Montgomery County populates over 40,000 veterans, according to the United States Census Bureau.

A new program to assist veterans in obtaining benefits has been introduced by recorder and veteran Brandon McClain, according to a release. The official launch date is Sep. 4.

The program will work to ensure veterans securely record their DD-214 and obtain a valid form of state-issued identification that can be used to assist in obtaining healthcare benefits, burial benefits, VA home loans, VA loans, store discounts, and more, the release stated.

The Veteran ID Card is free to all honorably discharged veterans and will replace the pocket DD-214, which can become illegible.

"We must do everything possible to serve those who have faithfully served this country. Many of my fellow veterans have encountered barriers that have prevented them from receiving benefits they have already earned through their military service. This should never happen. We must always stand up for and with those who were prepared to give everything to protect our freedoms. This program serves that purpose," said McClain.

McClain encourages all honorably discharged veterans to record their DD-214 and obtain a Veteran ID Card from the Montgomery County Recorder's Office located on the 5th floor of the Montgomery County Administration Building at 451 W. Third Street.

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