 Memorial Day is fast approaching and I have been given the special honor
of delivering the keynote address at the Fort Snelling National
Cemetery Memorial Day event. The Fort Snelling remembrance has always
been a key event within Minnesota. As I prepare my comments, I am
filled with a flood of memories, both good and sad. From my experiences
while deployed to Vietnam as a young Infantryman – to my responsibility
as Adjutant General in deploying young men and women to Afghanistan and
Iraq, I am reminded that Minnesota is truly blessed to have a generation
of citizen-soldiers willing to answer our nation’s call to service
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In remembrance and celebration of Memorial Day, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has collected a list of events taking place across the state. To find an event near you visit our Memorial Day Events page.
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 The 2014 Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Report is now available to view online.
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 The 2015
Salute to Women Veterans event took place May 16 at Cragun's Resort in
Brainerd, Minn. Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs,
the theme focused on "Celebrating Courage and Promoting Wellness" for
all female Veterans.
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Annie McCahery
Minnesota National Guard Veteran, Ashley Laganiere, recently became the
Gold Star Family and Women Veterans Program Coordinator for the
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
The mission of the Minnesota Women Veterans Program is to ensure women
Veterans have equal access to federal and state benefits and services.
The program responds to gender specific needs of women Veterans and
ensures that women Veterans are treated with dignity and respect. It is
also geared towards offering the appropriate benefits and services
needed for women, primarily in healthcare.
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The Minnesota Military Family Tribute (MFT) will forever stand as a
thank you to U.S. military Gold Star, Blue Star, and Veteran family
members.
You are invited to the MFT Dedication Ceremony! Bring your family and friends. This event is free and open to the public.
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