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An informational meeting for veterans with free food, drinks and raffles is set for Tuesday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at B Social Bar & Lanes in Fort Benton, hosted by American Legion Henry Griesbach Jr. Post 26.

There will be no pressure to join any organizations or groups, organizer Diane Jones said. Rather, the event is intended to help get the word out to local veterans about new benefits available through the recently-passed PACT Act and other topics of interest. They welcome and encourage all local veterans to attend.

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