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Charlie, US Army, Vietnam Veteran Story
Another in a series of Interviews by Kathy Marshik, Morris County Veteran Service Officer with Veterans that served in the military.
New eligibility rules for Arlington cemetery would exclude most non-combat veterans
New eligibility rules for Arlington cemetery would exclude most non-combat veterans
Carver County CVSO creates new Veterans Assistance Program.
Carver County CVSO creates new Veterans Assistance Program.
90,000 'blue water' Vietnam veterans in line for benefits
“June 5, 2019 was a major victory for veterans who served in the territorial waters of Vietnam; DOJ announced they will not appeal the decision to provide “Blue Water” veterans access to VA benefits. This group was previously denied presumptive illness related to Agent Orange. In Minnesota this could impact up to 18,000 veterans.”
CVSO Bob Nelson Retires with 21 years of Service to Aitkin and Crow Wing Counties.
MACVSO would like to wish Robert (Bob) Nelson (left), who retired after 21-years of service to Aitkin, and Crow Wing Counties on May 31st. Bob was sporting his “retirement” tee shirt on Friday when Greg Peterson (right) presented a retirement plaque from the MN Assn of County Veterans Service Officers. Bob’s shirt read: “retired, under new management, see spouse for details.” The MACVSO wishes Mr. Nelson well in his retirement.
The GI Bill Turns 75 years old.
The GI Bill has been taking care of veterans for 75 years. On June, 22 in 1944 the U.S. adopted the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, better known as the GI Bill. This historic legislation is widely credited with helping establish the American middle class, expanding access to education and helping veterans successfully transition from military to civilian life.
Air Force Veteran Gets New Furnace
Ian Burley and Pete Stoltenow installed a brand new Bryant furnace for Kay Steffl through Bryant’s Community Heroes program that honors ordinary people and military members in need of reliable heating and cooling.