The theme for this year’s annual Veterans’ Fair is “Circles of Healing, Service and Growth”. The entire day is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families – health, career, connection, suicide prevention, and other resources for veterans along with family fun including demonstration of tanks in operation and rides in military vehicles. The event will be held at the National Museum of Military Vehicles, just outside of Dubois, Wyoming. Admission to the fair is free for all.
The program kicks off at 8:00 a.m. with the Big Wind Singers from the Wind River Reservation and a flag raising ceremony. Throughout the day, distinguished speakers include Governor Mark Gordon, General Henry Huntley from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Conrad Washington from the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, David Clay Ward from VA’s Office of Rural Engagement, Leigh-Ann Webster from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches, Tim Sheppard from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, and Julie Elledge, CEO of Mentor Agility and the nationally recognized “Veterans Talking to Veterans” suicide prevention program.
National Museum of Military Vehicles Our mission is to: Honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families, to educate next generations on the history of American freedom and to preserve and share historic military vehicles.
Wyoming Veterans Commission The Wyoming Veterans Commission’s mission is to develop, enhance, and promote programs, services, and benefits for Wyoming veterans and their families through outreach, education, communication, and legislation. We strive to improve the quality of life of every Wyoming veteran.
Mentor Agility Your trauma-informed coaching experts, we offer credentialed training by International Coaching Federation & National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. Committed to providing the highest standards in training, story is at the center of everything we do, our trauma-informed coaching approach is novel and effective.
National Museum of Military Vehicles Watch LIVE vintage tanks demonstration or take a ride on historic military vehicles. The tank demonstrations begin on the hour at 1 p.m. and the rides in military vehicles will also begin at 1 p.m.
AARP's Mission is to Empower Veterans, Military, and their Families to navigate the complexities of life's transitions by delivering tangible, actionable value; and providing authentic and unwavering commitment to those who have served our country.
Wyoming State Parks & Historic Sites A quality of life agency, the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources provides the state's citizens and visitors a variety of opportunities to enjoy our arts, parks and history. Wyoming's state parks, historic sites and state trails program offer abundant recreational and educational opportunities.
Reconnecting Workshops Help for Veterans and Military Families Reconnection Workshops aim to ease the stress that comes with change. This free, confidential Red Cross program offers effective ways to work through challenges, improve wellbeing and build skills through small-group discussion and hands-on activities. Workshops help improve connections at home, at work and within communities. We invite active-duty service members, members of the Reserves and National Guard, veterans and military families to participate.
Veterans Talking to Veterans Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Veterans Commission are bringing FREE Certified VTTV Coaching groups to your community. Certified VTTV Coaches are Veterans or family members from your community. Join an ancient process that invokes curiosity, wonder, and camaraderie or play The Way, Refining Your Health, Wealth and Wisdom to peak your potential.
Cent$ible Nutrition Program The Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) is a statewide program serving people with limited resources through nutrition education and local partnerships that help make the healthy choice the easy choice.
J & J Second Chance Small Holdings We bring goats to bring happiness to those that need it.
American Red Cross Animal Visitation Across the country and around the world, American Red Cross therapy dogs use their time and talent to serve the community in unique ways. They comfort disaster survivors who may have lost everything after a storm, veterans receiving medical care at hospitals, and military families in need of support before, during and/or after deployment.
Rocky Mountain Horse Dream Offering Equine Assisted Coaching and Equine Facilitated Learning for veterans, first responders, emergency medical personnel and others seeking post trauma growth and healing.
Teaching Kids About Emergency Preparedness The American Red Cross works closely with schools and youth-serving organizations to provide emergency preparedness education to young people to build resilience in communities across the country and abroad. Our age-appropriate preparedness materials include engaging activities and easy action steps that youth will find both fun and effective. We offer Prepare With Pedro for grades K-2nd.
HandsOnly CPR Hands-Only CPR can help gain precious time for a person experiencing a cardiac event but knowing First Aid, CPR and how to use an AED will enable you to provide life-saving care in a range of emergencies. The Red Cross offers convenient, flexible training options in this and other health and safety topics. Hands-only CPR, or compression-only CPR, is simple and easy to learn in a quick 30-45 minute course. This is an introductory course to CPR and does not provide a certificate of completion. Please go to Redcross.org/takeaclass to register for a full OSHA approved CPR/AED/First Aid 2 year certification.
Disaster Preparedness Everyone knows the Red Cross helps people during emergencies. But you may not know that it’s also part of our mission to help you help yourself! Becoming “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency means following our simple steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably. Being prepared may not prevent a disaster, but it will give you confidence to meet the challenge.
Dept of Workforce Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation The Department of Workforce Services, as a whole, aims to collaborate toward supporting a thriving workforce and economy. The Veterans Program serves qualifying Veterans and eligible spouses with a one-stop shop for employment assistance needs, from searching for jobs, to completing applications and resumes, to interviewing. DVR takes a holistic approach, looking at identifying needs, barriers, limitations, as well as interests, skills, and abilities.
Small Business Administration / Veteran Business Outreach Center The Small Business Administration and the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) provide services and programs to veterans in Wyoming centered around business ownership. We assist veteran entrepreneurs setting their business up for success.
Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation Services Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation Services are recovery-oriented and therapeutic services that include skill development, assistance with obtaining and maintaining employment for Veterans through educational, and vocational training.
Sheridan VA Health Care System The Sheridan VA Health Care System serves Veterans across three-quarters of Wyoming, with a medical center in Sheridan and clinics in Afton, Casper, Cody, Evanston, Gillette, Riverton, Rock Springs and Worland. The system provides a complete spectrum of mental health services, primary care, women’s health care services, pharmacy services, rehabilitative therapies and other specialty services.
Wyoming Health Fairs Our Mission: To provide access, affordability and awareness to our participants and supporting providers no matter where an individual is on their wellness journey. We strive to bring traditional and innovative wellness solutions to you, achieving the very best outcome at the lowest cost possible.
VA Immersive VA Immersive is defining a new reality in health care through Virtual Reality (VR) headsets. VA is deploying VR allowing both health care professionals and patients to immerse and interact with simulated environments tailored for each case or patient condition. VR use can assist with anxiety disorders, pain management, rehabilitation, peer support, stroke recovery, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Casper Vet Center Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling to eligible Veterans, service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma.
Down Range Warriors Downrange Warrior’s mission is to prevent suicide by those coping with the adversities of post-traumatic stress of war and law enforcement that wound the Heart, Mind and Soul. To bring trauma healing through: resource contacts, outdoor activities, 1-week interventions, 12-week trauma healing courses, ongoing weekly meetings, dog therapy, horse therapy, weekly ongoing small groups, honest communication and transparency, Christian brotherhood and sisterhood accessing the healing power of Jesus Christ to attain victory.
Lander Community Veterans Resource Center The Lander Community Veterans Resource Center, Inc. (a.k.a. the Lander Veterans Center) recognizes the contributions and honors the sacrifices that Veterans of the U.S. military (including current and former active-duty, reserve and national guard members) have made through their service to our country.
NC Suicide Prevention Taskforce/Neverforgotten The Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force is a collaboration of individuals and organizations focused on reducing suicides and the stigma surrounding suicide by providing awareness, resources, training and support to the community. - To spread hope to those affected by suicide.
Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor Program A Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor is your local contact for accessing benefits and health care governed by the secretary of defense and the secretary of veterans affairs. Advisors are available in every state, territory and the District of Columbia to ensure you receive the benefits earned through your military service.
Substance Abuse Mental Health Ombudsman WGC The Wyoming Guardianship Corp. Is a nonprofit Organization that provides services statewide. Guardianship & Conservatorship, Representative Payee Special Needs Trust , Substance Abuse Mental Health Ombudsman. Ombudsman services are free for anyone
Catholic Charities of Wyoming The mission of Catholic Charities of Wyoming is to foster community action by calling upon all disciples and people of good will to join in compassionately serving and advocating for persons in need.
Overwatch6 OVERWATCH6 is a small non-profit organization dedicated to funding stem cell therapy for our Veterans and first responders through outdoor skills and firearms training. When you sign up and attend one of our courses not only are you expanding your firearm skills and capabilities outdoors, but you are also helping improve someone’s quality of life. Those who have chosen to serve have put excessive physical wear and tear on their bodies to the point where many have life-altering injuries and surgeries. Stem cell therapy has been proven to improve the quality of life for those who are eligible without the recovery from a surgery. Help us take care of those who have watched over us.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars - As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
Restoring Family Links By reconnecting families separated by crises, helping to rebuild communities devastated by disasters, or working alongside health organizations to eliminate global disease, the International Services of the Red Cross works every day to provide relief.
Disaster Relief Services We respond to an emergency every 8 minutes. From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most. Our ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) is equipped to provide food & supplies to people affected by disasters. We respond to an average of about 65,000 disasters every year and the vast majority of disasters we respond to are home fires.
Services to the Armed Forces The Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of military service. Volunteers provide home comforts and critical services on bases and in military hospitals around the world. We support military families during deployments and emergencies. We continue serving our nation’s veterans after their service ends.
OPEN: Wednesdays through Sundays
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CLOSED: Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Canteen (restaurant) hours:
11 a.m - 5 p.m. every day the Museum is open. NOTE: The Museum will be open every day (except July 4) beginning May 22, 2024.
Purchase tickets by clicking here.
Adults & Seniors: $20
Youth: 6-17: $12
Kids: 5 & Under: Free
U.S. Military Veterans/Active Duty: Free
