State Capitol to Host Veterans Muster

All veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend.

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(SALEM) - Hundreds of military veterans, veterans' organizations, and supporters will gather on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 14th, for a Veterans Muster.

Sponsored by the United Veterans Groups of Oregon (UVGO), the Muster is a public forum to show support for veterans and address pending state legislation that will impact Oregon's veteran community.

The Muster will highlight legislative goals Oregon veterans have for this year's session.

Dick Lucht, Chair of the UVGO said the gathering would bring together veterans of all ages and military eras.

"This is a great opportunity for all Oregon veterans to come together in a show of unity and communicate the needs and interests that we have to our legislative leaders and the community and then ask for their support," Lucht said.

Governor Ted Kulongoski, Senate President Peter Courtney, House Speaker Jeff Merkley and Representative Jeff Barker, Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, have been invited to speak at the event.

The Deputy Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, Paula Brown will also be speaking.

Invitations have also been extended to members of the 74th Legislative Assembly.

All veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend.

The UVGO is encouraging veterans to represent their organizations by wearing their covers, vests, and jackets.