 When the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law, Vietnam Veterans Day became commemorated annually on March 29th. This act of Congress honored Vietnam Veterans with a day of recognition signed into law by President Donald Trump. March 29th of each year is now designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day by the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. The U.S. flag is to be flown in commemoration of those who served in Vietnam.
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has been awarded the prestigious Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This award recognizes outstanding state programs that support Veterans within their states.
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A new awareness campaign debuted February 25th in the State Capitol Rotunda and honors Women Veterans. More than 29,000 Women Veterans call Minnesota home, but they often feel unnoticed, unappreciated… invisible. They decided to change that last fall by launching the beginning of “I Am Not Invisible,” an awareness campaign designed to honor our Women Veterans and educate the public about some of the unique challenges Women Veterans face when they come back from their service. Now they have unveiled the campaign to the public, with a portrait exhibit featuring 33 of Minnesota’s Women Veterans and a multimedia PSA campaign.
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State and Federal Legislative updates are now available on MDVA’s Legislative Affairs webpage. On this page you can also see the status of this session's Veteran related legislation with our State Bill Tracker - updated throughout the week to provide you with the most up-to-date information. News updates and press releases from Minnesota Congressional Representatives are also available at our Congressional Corner. Sign up here to receive legislative updates via email.
The next open grant cycle is scheduled to open Monday, March 26 through Monday, April 23. Support our Troops (SOT) grant applications may be submitted any time during this open cycle.
The SOT grant application will be available at the MinnesotaVeteran.org grants page during the open grant cycle. Detailed instructions for how to apply will be outlined in the application.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for individuals across the state interested in joining a team that is committed to helping serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. Whether you are a Veteran, family member, or an individual who wants to show your support for our nation’s heroes, we are confident you will find a career path that is diverse, team-oriented and focused on making a real difference. Some of our current job openings:
Fergus Falls:
-Licensed Practical Nurse (closes April 2)
-Certified Nursing Assistant (closes April 2)
Luverne:
-Certified Nursing Assistant (closes April 30)
Minneapolis:
-Licensed Practical Nurse (closes April 30)
-Certified Nursing Assistant (closes April 30)
Silver Bay:
-Certified Nursing Assistant (closes March 26)
-Resident Assistant (closes March 26)
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