Veteran
Community Connect
5PM, April 16th, 2026
Navigating VA healthcare and support programs shouldn’t feel like guesswork. This event is designed to help Veterans better understand the options available to them and how to access care in their community.
- Understanding your options. Many Veterans aren’t aware of the full range of healthcare services and support resources available to them. We’ll help clarify what programs exist and when they may apply.
- Breaking down VA Community Care. Learn how programs like VA Community Care work and when eligible Veterans may be able to receive care from providers closer to home.
- Accessing specialty services. Depending on eligibility, Veterans may be able to receive care for services such as:
Dental care
Vision services
Cardiology
Orthopedics
Mental health support
Other specialty medical services
- Reducing travel and delays. We’ll discuss how certain programs are designed to help Veterans avoid long travel times and improve access to timely care
- Clarity over confusion. The VA system can feel complicated. Our goal is to help break it down so Veterans leave with a clearer understanding of their options.
Meet Your Guide
Zachary Patt isn’t just part of our team — he’s lived the journey.
As a retired Army combat veteran, Zach understands firsthand the challenges that service members face both during and after their time in uniform. His passion for helping veterans isn’t just professional — it’s personal.
Now based in Jacksonville, Zach continues his mission by helping fellow veterans navigate the VA process and pursue the benefits they’ve earned.
After years of taking care of soldiers during his military career, that same sense of responsibility drives him today.
Zach has seen too many veterans hesitate to file or struggle through the system alone— including members of his own family.
Those experiences shaped his commitment to making sure no veteran feels overwhelmed or left behind.
**BONUS: Discover local Veteran organizations.
Meet representatives from Veteran-focused organizations in your community and learn about additional resources, services, and support available to you.
The goal is simple:We want to help Veterans understand their options so they can make informed decisions about their care and their future. Clear information. Real resources. A community that’s here to support you.
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Veterans Organizations you'll Meet
Through organized trips and events, they provide opportunities for veterans to reconnect—with nature, with others who share similar experiences, and with themselves.
The organization is entirely veteran volunteer-driven and relies on donations, sponsors, and partnerships to make these experiences possible.
By getting veterans outdoors, The Fallen Outdoors promotes mental wellness, camaraderie, and healing in a natural, supportive environment.
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Mission: To support Soldiers, their families, and Army civilians, provide a voice for the Army, and honor those who have served.
Our Chapter provides opportunities for professional development, networking between Fort Leonard Wood and community leaders, volunteer opportunities, and assisting Soldiers and family members.
What We Do:Collaborate with Fort Leonard Wood and community leaders to provide connections and opportunities for networking, fellowship, and engagement.
Take Soldiers each year to the AUSA National Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. Young Professionals group as an avenue to provide value through professional development activities, leadership positions, mentorship with professionals in the area and networking.
We offer scholarships to Soldiers and dependents, volunteer opportunities, support local businesses/organizations, and recognize Service Members who are demonstrating excellence through the local Chambers.