Recognizing Minnesota’s Vietnam Veterans
On March 29, the nation observes Vietnam Veterans Day, a time to honor and thank the millions of U.S. armed forces members who served between 1964 and 1975.
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designates March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a fitting choice for a day honoring Vietnam Veterans. It was chosen to be observed in perpetuity because March 29, 1973, was the day that the United States Military Assistance Command-Vietnam was disestablished and also the day that the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition, on and around this same day, Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.
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 March is Women’s History Month, a time when we reflect on the contributions, achievements and leadership of women on our culture.
This year’s focus from the National Women’s History Alliance is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.
We asked several Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) team members to talk about what Women’s History Month means to them, and how they dig deep to help influence our future.
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Spring is always busy at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) as we work closely with the Minnesota Legislature to continue focusing on the issues that are important to Minnesota’s Veterans.
There are four key bills that MDVA is bringing before the Legislature this session.
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As the nation celebrates Women’s History Month in March, Linda Dvorak, commander of Minnesota’s American Legion, offers a perspective shaped by nearly four decades in uniform.
Linda’s journey began in 1976, when she followed in her father’s footsteps and enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard. “My dad said it would be a good way to make college money,” she recalls. She completed basic training and technical school in human resources, then returned home expecting to continue to college. Instead, she chose a full-time path with the Air National Guard — one that would define her professional life.
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John Paulick, 75, loves to see things grow. In the two years he’s been at the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Domiciliary (DOMS) program on the Hastings campus, he’s applied his gardening and horticultural skills to the goal of making the site more beautiful while also creating healthy, nutritional food items to be included in the Home’s dietary services. He’s grown personally as well, having overcome a long-term smoking addiction through the Home’s smoking cessation program. In February, John celebrated more than two years of smoke-free living and a new life of purpose and engagement at the Hastings Veterans Home.
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs was well represented among award winners at a recent industry conference event highlighting the best of the state’s older adults services caregivers.
Sponsored by LeadingAge Minnesota, an organization that advocates for aging services to ensure older adults in every community live with dignity, meaning and purpose, the annual “Stars Among Us” awards honor the best professionals, volunteers, leaders, caregivers and Residents/Clients.
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Interested in serving Veterans? Looking to make a difference in your community? Consider a career with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs! Roles in healthcare, nursing, facilities management and program management are featured below. Sign-up to receive our monthly jobs bulletin.
We proudly offer competitive pay, generous benefits as a State of MN employee, welcoming and supportive teams, and most importantly, meaningful careers.
To learn more and to apply, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/Careers and click Current Jobs.
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