Putnam County Veterans Service Agency (Karl Rohde, Director) on the Donald B. Smith Campus

The agency. The mission statement: "The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency works year-round to ensure that all veterans and their dependents receive the maximum benefits from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies at all levels of government. We will provide you with detailed information about specific veteran benefits, and what you need to do to apply for them. As advocates for veterans and their families, Putnam County Veterans Service Agency counselors work closely with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal, state, local, and private agencies to provide optimal service at the local level." Services "include free accredited representation, securing military and personal records, obtaining medals and awards and assistance with veterans real property tax exemption filing and veterans medical ID card enrollment." Where and who. Veterans Service Agency Office, 845.808.1620, fax 845.808.1940; Donald B. Smith Campus, 110 Old Route 6, Building 3, Carmel, NY 10512; Director Karl Rohde ([email protected]). The campus. The building's own pages and partners: the NYS Division of Veterans Services (office hours Fridays, by appointment only, 845-831-2000 extension 215449); the Vet Center (Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, 914-682-6250, Jocelyn Gray, LCSW); and Dwyer Vet2Vet of Putnam (Guardian Revival) - "These organizations share space to make it easy for you to access the services & resources you need (and have earned!)." The programmes. The Row of Honor: "Sponsors may dedicate a flag in honor or memory of a veteran or service member. Each flag can be purchased for 2 years for $200, after which, the flag will be retired, sealed, and given to the sponsor as a gift. We are limited to 400 Flags in total." Return the F.A.V.O.R. Program: "you will see a list of local businesses that have special services and deals just for our Veterans" (see the County Clerk's entry). The Putnam Veterans SITREP News carries articles and newsletters for veterans and the public. The transit comment. The PART (Putnam Area Rapid Transit) study of the August 13, 2026 Physical Services packet prints veterans' fares at $1.00 one-way beside seniors, disabled, children under 13 and students, and carries Director Karl Rohde's April 8, 2026 comment: "The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency currently has no direct relationship or involvement with PART or the sponsorship of rides. Their office is located in Carmel and provides veterans with face-to-face assistance with the filing of applications for VA medical claims & assistance. VA also maintains a residence in Carmel (12 bed capacity) for veterans with significant housing needs and at risk of homelessness."