NEBRASKA CITY - The Vet Center in Omaha, a readjustment counseling service for combat veterans, is teaming up with the Otoe County Veterans Service Office to conduct a "Dog Tag Day" on Monday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rowe Public Safety Complex in Nebraska City.

Any Veteran - not just combat Veterans - can come and get a set of dog tags made on the spot, just like they had while serving, according to Otoe County Veterans Service Officer Chad Miller.

"So many Vets have lost their dog tags over the years. These are actual military-style dog tags, not some cheap knock-off. I think it's kind of a neat event to just meet Vets that maybe haven't come in for other things."

Veterans who wish to attend only need to bring their date of birth, social security number and proof of their full legal name. There is no need to bring DD214 forms or discharge papers.

The Vet Center provides group and individual, marriage and family, drug and alcohol, and education and employment counseling. These services are free for veterans, and privacy is paramount.