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For over 12 years, the award-winning Minnesota Military Radio (MMR) has been the forum for retelling the stories of Minnesota?s heroes. Vietnam Veteran and volunteer host Tom Lyons shares these stories which are carried on 65 broadcasting stations throughout the state of Minnesota in an effort to preserve the stories of our Veterans and keep listeners up to date on things happening at MDVA and in our Veteran Community here in Minnesota.
Coming up this week we are recorded live from the Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament, co-hosted with the President of United Heroes League. We learn how this event got started with one of the creators of the tournament, meet with one of the main sponsors Hero Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and meet with a Captain in the Minnesota National Guard on balancing her professional Hockey career and military life.
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During the month of May, the Winthrop City Library is honoring area Veterans. On Monday, May 13, the Library will host Bill Strusinski, for its Visiting Author Talk. Bill is the author of ?Care Under Fire,? the recently published award-winning memoir that describes his experiences as a combat medic during the Vietnam War and the life lessons that served his civilian life after the war. This Visiting Author Talk will be on Monday, May 13 from 5 -7 p.m. with the author presenting at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.
The National Indie Excellence Awards has recognized ?Care Under Fire? as the Best Military Non-Fiction Book of the Year for 2021. The Book also received the 2020 Veterans Voices Award from the Minnesota Humanities Center. Bill humbly receives these awards and claims that they belong to all that served.
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The fourth annual Hibbing-Chisolm Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Veteran Information & Resource fair will take place May 15 at the Hibbing Community College Commons Area.
The event will include a Benefits Seminar, followed by the opportunity to file and adjust claims.
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 Please join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and community members for the dedication ceremony of the Minnesota State Veterans Homes - Montevideo on May 31.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a social hour, refreshments and tours of the facility, followed by an official program starting at 11 a.m.
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In June, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will host a special commemoration event to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War at the Mall of America.
MDVA?s vision for this event is that Minnesota?s Vietnam Veterans feel honored, respected and appreciated, and actively make use of the resources available to them improve their quality of life. The commemoration will:
- Provide an opportunity for healing by thanking and honoring Minnesota Vietnam-era Veterans wherever they served
- Highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War
- Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by allies of the United States during the Vietnam War, especially those who have made Minnesota their home
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Sadly, an average of 100 Minnesota Veterans die by suicide each year. Two-thirds of these deaths are by guns.
To help prevent Veteran suicide, MDVA is partnering with the VA Healthcare System to distribute free gun locks. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a locked gun can mean the difference between a tragic outcome and a life saved for someone in crisis. Though Veterans are well-versed in firearm safety, all gun owners should understand that during emotional or stressful times, delaying access to a gun could mean the difference between life and death. Gun locks can prevent someone in crisis from tragically taking their own life.
In an effort to reduce these preventable tragedies, MDVA is offering free gun locks. To request a gun lock, please email [email protected] with your name and address. This information will not be shared; requests are confidential.
For more information on MDVA?s suicide prevention efforts, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/EndVetSuicide.
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.
The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions the VA presumes are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps provide generations of Veterans?and their survivors?with the care and benefits they?ve earned and deserve.
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The Veterans Crisis Line's number?988 then Press 1?helps make it easier to remember and share the number to access help in times of need.
Veterans can use this option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans may still reach the Veterans Crisis Line with the previous phone number?1-800-273-8255 and Press 1?by text (838255), and through chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
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Minnesota Veterans who served sometime between September 11, 2001, and August 30, 2021 may be eligible for a Post-9/11 Service Bonus. More than 20,000 Minnesota Veterans who served in the Global War on Terrorism have already received bonuses totaling $21.4 million in recognition of their service.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is distributing nearly $39.8 million in bonuses. Eligible Veterans are paid on a first-come, first-served basis, so Veterans should apply today before the funds are gone. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2024 or until funding is exhausted.
To apply, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/ServiceBonus.
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If you know of a Veteran-related community event happening in your area you would like to submit to be included in our Friday Digest, please email all event information to [email protected] for consideration.
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