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State Representative Bob Dettmer
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4124
For more information contact: Austin Bleess 651-296-5529
NEWS COLUMN
LET’S PAUSE TO THANK ALL OUR VETERANS
By Bob Dettmer
State Representative
District 52A
In our everyday life it is all too easy for many of us to forget the sacrifices our Veterans have made for us. Veterans Day is a wonderful opportunity for all citizens to show our appreciation to those who have served our country and defended our freedom.
As a member in the U.S. Army Reserves, with two sons who are Captains in the U.S. Army, both whom have served overseas, I understand what our courageous soldiers go through. These men and women are the true heroes of our country. The least we can do is take time to offer thanks to anyone we know who has served in the armed forces. A genuine hand shake and some appreciative words mean an awful lot to those who have fought for liberty.
Many people, including Veterans, may not be fully aware of the programs that are available to them as our way of saying thank you. Here are a few:
LinkVet
LinkVet, the Veterans Linkage Line for Minnesota veterans, makes it easier for veterans and their families to find services and ensure immediate crisis intervention. During business hours, trained staff from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will provide information on veterans’ benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. The line will roll to Crisis Connection counselors for 24-hour, seven days a week coverage (including holidays) for immediate crisis intervention and psychological counseling. For more information on LinkVet: http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/LinkVet.htm
Minnesota GI Bill
The Minnesota GI Bill program provides postsecondary educational assistance to eligible Minnesota veterans, and to the children and spouses of deceased or severely disabled Minnesota Veterans. For eligibility requirements and financial assistance information: http://www.minnesotaveteran.org/education/MNGIBill.htm
E-mail Newsletters
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs now offers e-mail lists to keep you informed of veteran issues in Minnesota. To sign up for the newsletters: http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/newsletter.htm
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