Tag Archive for: Veterans Affairs

Military Saves & New Vet Outreach

140107-Z-KL308-287This week, just in time for tax season, we get financial advise from a military money expert and we hear how the Minneapolis VA is reaching out to the latest generation of veterans. Also, we’ll find out why VA claims in Minnesota will now take longer to file. Guests include:

  • Craig Hovland from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
  • Mark Frenzel of the Minneapolis VA
  • Todd Kubinski of the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
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Minneapolis VA & Joining Forces

Minneapolis VAThis week we’ll see how organizations across the state are “Joining Forces” to support the troops and we’ll meet the new director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:

  • Patrick J. Kelly of the Minneapolis VA
  • Annette Kuyper, Army Maj. John Wisniewski and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard

 

 

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Minnesota’s VFW & The Healing Power of Music

VFW LogoThis week we’ll meet the state’s new VFW commander and we discover the healing power of music at Minnesota’s Veterans Homes. Guests include:

  • Commander Frank Presfield of the Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Jeromey Darling

 

 

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Congressman Tim Walz & Camp Ripley Open House

Camp RipleyThis week U.S. Congressman Tim Walz joins us to talk about sequestration, furloughs, the clearing the VA claims backlog and improving rural healthcare. Also, Camp Ripley Post Commander, Army Col. Scott St. Sauver and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Worden join us to discover the upcoming Camp Ripley Open House. We’ll also hear about upcoming changes to Minnesota’s Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange.

Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone

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Federal & Minnesota Veteran Affairs Update

TommySowersThis week we’ll get the latest news from the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the claims backlog and their efforts to end veteran homelessness, and we’ll hear about a new development at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs aimed at helping veterans find the help they need. Guests include:

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