Minnesota Veteran: June Edition

Minnesota Veteran - June Edition

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70th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day

June 6th marked the 70th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, commonly referred to as “D-Day.” On June 6th 1944, the Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in history. Nearly 24,000 Allied troops stormed the coast of France shortly after midnight, risking their lives to begin the invasion of German-occupied Western Europe. The operation greatly contributed to an Allied victory in the war, and remains crucially important to our nations’ history.

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Desk of the Commissioner - June

Commissioner Shellito

 As a Department we continue our mission of supporting Veterans and their families and this is done in part by building awareness in our communities of the sacrifice many of our state heroes have made.  This month commemorates the 70th anniversary of D-Day and I can’t help but reflect on the sacrifices our troops made during that war. Probably the most recent, mind imprinting, reflection on this most significant day was the opening portion of the movie “Saving Pvt. Ryan.”

The world owes much to the heroes of that day and the days that followed as they fought their way through the hedgerows of Europe and the skies above in order to defeat Nazi Germany.

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State Patrol Eligibility Expanded as Department Seeks to Hire New Troopers

StatePatrol

Due to recent legislative action, military Veterans will now have increased eligibility to apply for Minnesota state police positions. Governor Dayton signed a new bill into law on May 16, which changed the Veteran requirements needed to apply to civilian police forces. The new law reduces the years of military law enforcement experience needed to qualify to take the police reciprocity exam. Now Veterans with four years of active duty experience in law enforcement or Veterans who hold a two-year college degree with a minimum of two years of military law enforcement experience may qualify to take the exam.

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Minnesota's Largest Veteran Career Fair

Veterans-Career-Fair

If you are a Veteran and looking for a job, or interested in exploring new careers or education opportunities, come to the largest Veterans career fair in Minnesota.

 

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