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Navigating Veteran Benefits and Honoring Service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Navigating Veteran Benefits and Honoring Service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

On this week’s episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we dive into how the VA Benefits Administration helps Veterans and their families access earned benefits — from disability compensation and education to home loans and survivor support. We also explore the vital mission of the National Cemetery Administration and the services available at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Guests:

Charles Martin discusses VBA operations, improved claims processing times, backlog reductions, the PACT Act, and free resources lto lean on when filing a claim like County Veteran Service Officers. Marcus Syverson and Jason Cassellius cover burial eligibility, pre-registration,the Veterans Legacy Memorial,  committal services with honors, various burial options, and long-term space availability at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery complex.

This episode provides practical guidance to help Veterans secure the benefits and honors they’ve earned.

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Memorial Day Live 2024

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Memorial Day Live 2023

This morning we are live for Memorial Day from 6-9 AM covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include:

Hour 1

Chaplain (Col.) Buddy Winn, Minnesota National Guard
Doug Bley, Minnesota’s Patriot Guard
Marshall Murphy, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Chaplain (2nd Lt.) Isaiah Bai, Minnesota National Guard

Hour 2

Director Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Adjutant Stephen “Butch” Whitehead, Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans
Rep. Tom Emmer, U.S. Congress

Hour 3

Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota National Guard
Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. National Guard Bureau
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senate
Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota

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American Legion Post 580 and Navy League Minnesota

This week we meet with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 and learn how they are impacting their community with donations to repair the carillon at Fort Snelling National Cemetery and their golf tournament to benefit the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. We catch up with the Navy League of the United States, Minnesota Council and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:

If you are interested in playing in the Chanhassen American Legion Golf Tournament on Monday May 22nd please call 952-934-6677.

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Memorial Day Live 2022

This morning we are live for Memorial Day from 6-9 AM covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include:

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