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Korean War Memorial update
Twenty-three names will be added to the Korean Veterans Monument at the time of it's rededication ceremony sometime in the spring of 2016. We will publish more information about the ceremony once the date has been determined.

Veterans Appreciation Day and Memorial Tribute Ceremony
Service members and veterans are invited to this year's annual Veterans Appreciation Day and Memorial Day Tribute, Sunday, May 29. The event will take place 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. The parking lot opens at 10:30 a.m.

The Memorial Day Tribrute Ceremony starts at 11:45 and all are requested to attend.

All Westchester veterans are required to pre-register for this event. Veterans and active duty members and their families, will receive one free parking pass and up to five free ride/entrance bands. Discount ride coupons will be available for additional needs. A valid military and or veteran organization/ VA Health ID card is required.

Pre-registeration is May 16 - 27 at these three Veterans Service Agencies: Westchester County, Mount Vernon Veterans Service Agency and Yonkers.

Download and read the flier for complete details.

For further information, contact the Westchester County Veterans Service Agency at 995-2145 or 995-2146.

TRICARE® service change
TRICARE® is the health care program serving Uniformed Service members, retirees and their families worldwide. As of April 1, 2014, TRICARE® walk-in service is no longer being provided. Members are instructed to visit www.tricare.mil for answers to their questions. Members may view and print the announcement.