 22 Veterans and 1 Active Duty member takes their life
every day. Please join the Liam Kelly Motivational March and
Rally to Stop Veteran Suicide at Riverside Park on Sunday, June 26th.
The march will depart North Mankato at 4 a.m. and march 23 miles to New Ulm,
arriving at approximately noon. Some marchers have agreed to carry
23-pound ruck sacks to symbolize those who take their lives. Marchers may
join in anywhere along the route, food and beverages will be provided.
Upon their river crossing the New Ulm Battery will fire their cannon 23
times. A rally at Riverside park will be held between noon and 4 p.m.
with a memorial service, the playing of Taps, a balloon release and live music
by Angry Waters band. For more information contact Sean Kelly at:
507-276-5371.
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The St. Paul Saints will be having Military Appreciation Night, presented by USAA, when they play the Joplin Blasters July 5 at CHS Field.
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There is a monthly meeting for Native American Veterans from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.
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The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting
the following events:
 If you are a Veteran and looking for a job or are interested in exploring new careers or educational opportunities, come to the largest Veterans career fair in Minnesota with hundreds of Minnesota's best employers with current job openings.
Wednesday, July 13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN
This no-cost event for job seekers brings together:
- Employers, who can provide company information, speak with you about current job openings and interview you for open positions on site.
- Service providers who can assist with your employment-related needs, as well as provide information and referrals to non-work related services for Veterans.
- Resource area staffed by HR professionals to assist with resume critique and job search advice.
All former and current members of the U.S. military are welcome.
If you need accommodations to participate in this event, please submit them by Friday, July 1.
If you have any questions, contact Christine Pribbernow at 651-259-7169 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.
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Veterans can now work directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to resolve debt collection issues resulting from inappropriate or delayed Choice Program billing. A Community Care Call Center has been set up for Veterans experiencing adverse credit reporting or debt collection resulting from inappropriately billed Choice Program claims. Veterans experiencing these problems can call 1-877-881-7618 for assistance and press 1 at the prompt.
In an effort to improve access and reduce wait times, the
Minneapolis VA Health Care System (Minneapolis VA) now offers “direct
scheduling” for patients who need routine eye and ear exams.
Veterans can now schedule an appointment two ways:
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After
completing an appointment a Veteran can simply stop by and speak with a clerk
at the clinics front desk and request a routine eye or hearing exam.
- For example: a patient may request a routine
eye exam to be scheduled after seeing their primary care provider or completing
their physical therapy appointment.
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Veterans
may also schedule an appointment by contacting the VA Call Center at
(612) 467-1100.
Routine eye exams include a Veteran who: has not been seen
in the last two years for an eye exam; needs new glasses; has a family history
of eye disease; needs a baseline exam due to a new medication; or needs a
yearly exams for those with a history of diabetes.
Routine hearing exams include a Veteran who: has never had
a hearing exam; may need new hearing aids; feels that his/her hearing may be
slowly worsening; or needs a baseline exam due to a new medication.
In the past, Veterans required a referral from their
primary care provider for routine eye or hearing exams.
Accelerates Enrollment of Combat Veterans; All Veterans to Get Option on July 5, 2016
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it has amended its enrollment regulations to allow Veterans to complete applications for enrollment in VA health care by telephone without the need for a signed paper application. The change is effective immediately for Combat Veterans and will be effective July 5, 2016, for all Veterans.
This phased implementation accelerates VA’s effort to enroll all Combat Veterans with pending applications as part of its ongoing Veterans Enrollment Rework Project. The VA is working to complete the review and rework of all pending health enrollment records for living and deceased Veterans this summer. Veterans can view the amended regulation on the Federal Register website.
“This improvement to our Veterans’ experience is one we can implement now, and it’s the right thing to do for Veterans,” said VA Deputy Secretary Sloan D. Gibson, “Enrolling all 31,000 Combat Veterans with pending applications is the top priority in our effort to fix our enrollment system. Our analysis of our current application process convinced me we could enroll Veterans more quickly using this method, particularly Combat Veterans and those who are transitioning from active duty to Veteran status,” Gibson said.
By adding this telephone application option to VA’s regulations, VA will now offer three ways to enroll. This change provides Veterans an even more convenient way to apply for enrollment, in addition to the paper VA Form 10-10 EZ and online enrollment application process. With publication in the Federal Register today, Combat Veterans may now apply by phone. All other Veterans may apply by phone starting on July 5, 2016.
When Veterans choose to enroll, VA offers an enhancement to their enrollment experience through “Welcome to VA” (W2VA). Veterans enrolled since July 1, 2015 have received a personal introduction to VA health care services, programs and resources to help them become more familiar with VA’s services. In addition, VA sends each new enrollee an introductory letter and personalized handbook in the mail. W2VA enhances communication by reaching out to newly enrolled Veterans through personal phone calls upon enrollment, providing assistance with health care inquiries and assisting with their initial appointment at their preferred VA healthcare facility.
For more information, Veterans can contact the Health Eligibility Center Enrollment and Eligibility Division toll free at 1-855-488-8440.
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Minnesota Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (MnAMP) colleges can offer Veterans:
Training for jobs in Machining, Mechatronics, and Welding
Start with a manufacturing core curriculum, which leads to career pathways and industry recognized credentials
Credit for Prior Learning
Earn college credits for military experience. Use the MnSCU VETS system to instantly identify credits.
Dual-Training & Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Build on prior military service and work experience
- Gain year-round employment while going to college
- Master skills and earn wages with a company during training
Find your MnAMP college here
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