Tag Archive for: Minneapolis VA

The Return of Sequestration & Veterans Voices Awards

Guard aviation units finish training, head for KuwaitThis week we’ll hear about the damaging effects on our military from the return of sequestration and we’ll discover how Minnesota is honoring our state’s top veterans. Guests include:

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Yellow Ribbon Company Seminar & Caregiver Support

130910-Z-CQ961-078This week we’ll hear about an upcoming business seminar specifically for Minnesota’s current and aspiring Yellow Ribbon companies and we discover the VA’s stipend program for helping the caregivers of disabled veterans. Guests include:

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Suicide Awareness Roundtable

2_Fort_Snelling_Looking_SoutheastThis week we go in-depth on suicide, which now claims the lives of an estimated 22 veterans each day. Guest include:

  • Chaplain (Major) Buddy Winn and Capt. Ron Jarvi of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Lindy Fortin of the Minneapolis VA

If you or someone you know is at risk, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 or chat at VeteranCrisisLine.net or text 838255.

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Camp Gratitude & Chronic Pain

486442_467110676641833_747815970_nThis week we’ll hear about a summer camp for military families and we’ll discover treatment available for chronic pain at the VA. Guests include:

 

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Airman’s Roadside Rescue & American Legion Update

10344169_10152181013063144_6767182983598423319_oThis week we’ll hear the story of a Minnesota National Guard Airman who came to the rescue of a driver in need and we’ll get an update from Minnesota’s American Legion. Guests include:

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