PASCO, Wash. – Support systems for veterans are facing struggles as the U.S. reaches the 35-day mark of the government shutdown. The Columbia Basin Veteran's Center in Pasco is launching a sign campaign to center crisis resources for any and all veterans who might need them.

The center emphasizes the importance of community support for veterans. Many veterans experience loneliness despite being surrounded by family and friends. The center's executive director Kristopher Dahir highlighted the need for veterans to feel connected and supported.

He says that, after active-duty tour, many veterans are used to having a set plan and a teammate. When they come back, however, the sudden removal of such resources can be traumatizing and isolating.

The center connects veterans to various services

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