The state Department of Veterans Affairs will hold its annual Veterans Stand Down event September 23rd. The outreach initiative has been held for nearly three decades.  There five regional in-person Veteran resource access sites, including Danbury. The regional events were added two years ago to help more veterans and service members connect with programs and benefits they have earned.  The local Stand Down event at the Danbury War Memorial. Veterans can get benefits information, legal assistance, medical screenings, housing opportunities, personal needs items, vaccines and meals.  The event is 8am to 2pm.