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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.
This week is the second of our three part series about Minnesota Veterans on D-Day. We are recorded live from Normandy, France with the Curator from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum and a D-Day Historian and Author. Coming up this week we learn about Obtaining a Foothold on Utah Beach, Rudder's Rangers in Pointe du Hoc, Bloody Omaha and Easy Red on Omaha Beach.
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 Please join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), elected officials, Veterans Service Organizations and community members for the 30th anniversary of the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Luverne on Friday, June 7.
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The Federal VA will be hosting a job and resource fair at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center Tuesday, June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.
This year there will be a free professional attire clothing closet available for Veterans in need of interview clothing.
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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 to 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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The Minnesota Veterans Homes - Montevideo is looking for talented, compassionate staff members who want to serve those who have served our nation.
Stop by our job fair on Thursday, June 13 any time between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Montevideo Veterans Home, 2190 William Avenue, Montevideo. Look for us in the Steven J. Williams Community Room.
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This listening session seeks input from American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF), and community leaders serving this population.
The listening session will be held online using Zoom June 26, 2024, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and is hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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 Please join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and community members for the dedication ceremony of the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Preston on Thursday, June 27.
The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a social hour including light refreshments and self-guided tours of the facility, followed by an official program starting at 3 p.m.
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Many Veterans seek support and help with filing VA benefits claims for the payments they deserve. Be cautious of "claim predators" - unaccredited companies or individuals targeting Veterans' benefits for profit.
How to identify claim predators:
- Charging High Fees: Predatory companies charge absurd fees or require you to pay a portion of your VA benefits. Never pay anyone a fee to file an initial claim for benefits.
- Making Dishonest Promises: Don't trust anyone who claims they can help accelerate the claims process and obtain a 100% disability benefits evaluation. Remember, only VA has the authority to determine disability ratings.
- Requiring Binding Contracts: No one should ever charge a fee to file an initial claim for VA benefits. Never sign a contract agreeing to pay an unauthorized individual/company a percentage of your benefit payment in exchange for help with your VA claim.
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 Please join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and community members for the dedication ceremony of the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Bemidji on Monday, July 1.
The program begins at 1 p.m. with tours of the newly opened Home and grounds to follow.
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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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