The Office of Veterans Affairs is a Division of the Department of Human Services .

Frequently Asked Questions from Veterans:

Are there any monuments dedicated to veterans in the Town of Huntington?

In 1995 the Town of Huntington created "Huntington Veterans Plaza" on the front lawn of Town Hall.  To date we have monuments dedicated to World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Women in the Military and eleven plaques recognizing all wars fought by our Country from the American Revolution up to present Iraqi War.

How do I get my father's name on the Vietnam Monument at Town Hall?

We are still accepting names to be added for the final plaque on the Vietnam monument.  To be eligible a Vietnam veteran must have lived in the Town of Huntington anytime in their lifetime. A minimum donation of $15.00 per veteran's name is requested to defray the expense of the monument. A copy of the veteran's discharge papers must accompany the application. Please contact our Veterans Hotline at (631) 361-351-3320 to request an application for this monument.

 How can I receive a copy of my discharge papers?

A copy may be obtained by writing to Military Personnel Records, National Records Center, 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis Missouri, 63132. Along with request include as much vital information i.e. serial number, branch of service, date of entry and separation, etc.

As a veteran what health benefits are available?

Contact your nearest Veterans Administration healthcare facility or visit their WEB site at http:www.va.gov/health/elig. Our nearest Veterans Affairs Health Center is in Northport. The Veterans Administration Medical Center, located at Middleville Road, Northport, New York can provide this information through their benefits office. The VAMC telephone number is (631) 261-4400.

What real property tax exemptions are available to veterans?

To best answer any questions relative to veterans' exemptions, contact the Assessor's office in the town where you live. 

The Town of Huntington through the Department of Human Services provides a veteran hotline telephone number (631) 351-3320 to offer information and referral.

The Huntington Veterans Advisory Board is made up of veterans who represent veterans organizations which meet within the Town of Huntington. The purpose of the VAB is to highlight any veterans activities, address issues such as benefits, health, housing through education and advocacy and by advising the Supervisor and Town Board of such activities. 

Veteran's Groups

• Veteran's Advisory Board: - The board consists of representatives for each veteran's organization within the Town of Huntington. The primary focus of this board is to bring information from the meeting to each organization relative to benefits, health issues and current legislation of concern to veterans. To provide an avenue of communication between organizations and the Town of Huntington. To protect the rights and benefits of veterans with special emphasis on employment, medical benefits, housing, taxes. Also to keep abreast of Federal, State, County, and Town legislation effecting veterans. By meeting regularly each representative becomes aware of upcoming veteran's activities and is responsible to bringing this information to their respective organization. The board members are actively involved with issues that concern the VA Hospital located in Northport.
• Huntington Town Veteran's Committee: -Volunteers of the HTVC carry out the working arm of the Veterans Advisory Board - any tasks committed to by the VAB.
• Vietnam Veteran's Committee:  - Task force whose primary focus is developing the monument dedicated to Vietnam Era Veterans.
• Women's Veteran's Committee: - The committee was formed to design and develop a Women Veteran's monument and to ensure the rights of Women Veterans in the Town of Huntington.

VETERANS ORAL HISTORY

Take a look at the Veterans Oral History books.  Both volumnes are available online. 

Volume 1  

Volume 2