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At the Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia, preparations for the River Dragons hockey season took a brief pause to make way for something even more impactful. On Sept. 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the venue hosted the We Care Vet Fair<\/a>, transforming the space with visible hockey rink walls into a hub of support for Veterans.<\/p>\n For the second time this year, the VA teamed up with United Military Care<\/a> and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service<\/a> (GDVS) to deliver essential services to Georgia and nearby Alabama Veterans. Over 80 community partners joined the effort, creating a one-stop resource center tailored to the needs of those who\u2019ve served.<\/p>\n Together, VA and GDVS assisted more than 250 Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Attendees filed disability compensation claims, enrolled in VA health care, obtained VA ID cards, received on-site mental health counseling, and learned about additional VA programs and services. The event buzzed with motivated community partners eager to give back to local Veterans.<\/p>\n One standout partner, The Plummer Home<\/a>, has already housed more than 700 Veterans and continued that mission at the fair by helping a homeless Veteran in attendance. Chief Executive Officer Greg Jordan shared, \u201cWe\u2019re active in Georgia and Alabama, whether it\u2019s attending an event like this, walking the streets or going into homeless camps, we\u2019re dedicated to finding and housing Veterans who need help.\u201d<\/p>\nServices and support delivered<\/h2>\n