SSC to Host Military and Veteran Resource Fair

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host its second annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Utterback Ballroom, located inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The fair will feature more than 40 local and regional organizations dedicated to assisting active military members, veterans and their dependents. Attendees will have access to a wide range of services, including benefits information, healthcare resources, education claims and more.

Featured Organizations

  • Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Systems
  • Amada Senior Care Oklahoma
  • American Legion Auxiliary
  • American Legion Post 204
  • Avecen Medical
  • CaptionCall
  • Department Of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons – El Reno
  • Department of Veteran Affairs Education Services – Outreach Team
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Department of Veterans Affairs – Muskogee Regional Office
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • Fellow Veteran Offering Experiential Advice
  • Guthrie Job Corps
  • Humana MarketPoint
  • KI BOIS SSVF
  • Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers
  • Military OneSource
  • My HealtheVet VA Online Health Portal
  • National Cemetary Administration – Fort Gibson
  • Office of Juvenile Affairs
  • OKC VA Suicide Prevention Team
  • OKC Vet Center
  • Oklahoma City VA Native American Nurse Navigator
  • Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Oklahoma Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Agri Vets
  • Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
  • Oklahoma Veterans United
  • Seminole Nation Job Placement and Training
  • Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Human Resources
  • Seminole State College
  • Seminole State College Online Degree Office
  • SSC Student Support Services
  • The Coffee Bunker
  • University of Oklahoma
  • VA Veteran Readiness & Employment
  • Veterans Benefit Administration – VA Regional Office – Muskogee
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317 Shawnee
  • Volunteers of America OKC

Sam’s Cheesin’ It Up, a veteran-owned-and-operated food truck, will offer refreshments throughout the day.

“We are thrilled to host our second annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair,” Stacey Foster, SSC VA School Certifying Officer, said. “We are committed to serving our active military and veteran community. This event serves as a testament to our dedication to active service members, veterans, and their families, providing them with the tools and connections necessary for their well-being. It’s an honor to host such an impactful event on our campus.”

In addition to providing general resources, Foster emphasized the diverse range of services available.

“There will be resources for veteran-owned business owners, employment opportunities, job placement, health and disability claims at both the state and federal levels, education benefit claims, closed caption telephones for seniors, veteran agriculture programs, mental health counseling, and VA-approved medical device referrals—just to name a few.”

Prior to the event, an honor field of 5,000 American flags will be planted on campus. The honor field is sponsored by American Legion Post 204 of Seminole.

For more information about the event, contact Foster at s.foster@sscok.edu or 405-382-9510.