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Mower CVSO, Wayne Madson, Retires after 22 years.
Mower County Veteran Service Officer retires after 22 years of service.
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.”
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.
Goodhue County Proclaimed a Purple Heart County
The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to proclaim Goodhue County a Purple Heart County at their meeting Nov. 6.