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There will be a Pearl Harbor Remembrance on Saturday, December 7, in the Veterans Hall Conference Room of the Veterans Service Building
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) 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. A full listing of positions can be found at the Minnesota Careers website. Some of our current job openings:
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The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is hosting the following upcoming events:
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Minneapolis Legal Clinic (Dec. 10)
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Home for the Holidays (Dec. 12)
At Target Field from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Minnesota Twins & WCCO in collaboration with MACV will be hosting a holiday meal for military Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless along with stand down services and providers, including a hiring fair and landlords with properties to rent.
Military personnel and Veterans receive free admission, free parking, and half-price admission for family members to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley Nov. 11 until Jan. 1.
Valid military ID or proof of military service is required.
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Make the Connection is a free, online, mental health campaign that anyone can use to see videos of Veterans sharing their own stories of overcoming mental health challenges and to find mental health providers in their area.
There are more than 600 videos on the site and they can be easily searched by condition, branch of service, service generation, gender, combat experience, and other factors. There are also dozens of articles related to Veterans’ mental health, all vetted by VA’s medical providers.
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For 33 years, the Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table has been committed to preserving the factual history of World War II. Through the input of historians, first-hand accounts from individuals, and travel, they seek to promote the study of this influential era.
Beginning in 2019, they will meet at the Minnesota History Center at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month from September through May, unless otherwise noted in the schedule.
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Dec. 10: Relief in the Bulge: The 7th Armored Division Counterattack, 75th Anniversary - Dr. Greg Fontenot, author of "Loss and Redemption at St Vith," and Veterans of the battle, will discuss the defense and disputed aspects of intelligence and final victory.
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Jan. 14: Evolution of the Russian Army - Dr Bruce Menning, author of upcoming :Russian Army and First World War" and the classic "Bayonets before Bullets" will discuss the turmoil of WWI as it led into WWII.
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The Minnesota Military Museum, in partnership with Twin Cities Public Television and Concordia University, St. Paul, present this 2019-20 series held at Concordia University on the 3rd Monday of month (September through May). Parking and admission are free (a small donation to the museum is appreciated). This new series is an opportunity for Veterans (and those interested in the war and its legacy) to gather on a monthly basis to honor, remember and understand this tumultuous time.
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Dec. 16: Wounded in Action - Combat wounded Veterans will discuss their experiences being wounded in action, evacuated from the battlefield and their recovery. Combat medics and military nurses will discuss their work treating and saving the battlefield wounded.
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Jan. 20: Return to Vietnam - Many years after the end of the war Veterans have returned to Vietnam and have had a variety of experiences, usually positive. Often these trips bring a sense of closure or open doors to new life experiences or opportunities. Veterans will discuss their experiences returning to the places in Vietnam where they served in their youth.
All events begin at 7 p.m. at Concordia University's Buetow Auditorium on Hamline Avenue just south of I-94. Signs will be posted.
300 Hamline Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55104
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December 2019 is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. With a front that spanned areas of Belgium and Luxembourg, this WWII battle’s most intense fighting took place in the dense forests of southeast Belgium. There, American soldiers fought tirelessly alongside Belgian and Allied soldiers, giving their lives to solidify the greatest values of freedom and democracy.
For the occasion of the 75th anniversary, many celebrations are being organized in Europe culminating with an official celebration in the Ardennes on December 16, 2019 commemorating the immense sacrifice of American and Allied soldiers, and the sacrifice of their loved ones.
The Belgian Ambassador invites you to join them in Belgium to remember this milestone of World War II together with traveling Veterans, their families, American officials and other invited dignitaries. Your local WWII Veterans Association should have information on how to take part in the trip to Europe next month.
More details on the program of the commemorations in Belgium can be found at the Belgium Remembers website and the Europe Remembers NUTS Weekend at Bastogne event site.
You can contact the Embassy of Belgium for more details on opportunities to join the Battle of the Bulge celebrations.
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