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MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 2011 Newsletters

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MDVA Newsletters for 2011

MDVA December 2011 Newsletter December 2011 (1.7 MB) - In this issue:

  • A Day MN Said Thanks
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Expanded MN GI Bill to Give Veterans Access to Job Training
  • Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - Dec. 7
  • FTA Grant Will Help Veterans and Military Families
  • Higher Education Update
  • Wounded Warrior Program
  • Social Security Benefits
  • VA Update: Historic Housing for our Veterans
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA November 2011 Newsletter November 2011 (2.3 MB) - In this issue:

  • Veteran in the Spotlight: Raymond Roberts
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Minnesota Veterans Homes
  • MN Warriors Hockey Team
  • Honor Flight Oct. 2011
  • Higher Education Update
  • Vietnam Veterans Welcomed Home
  • CVSO Outreach
  • Veterans Day 11.11.11
  • VA Updates
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA October 2011 Newsletter October 2011 (2.8 MB) - In this issue:

  • Veterans Village - Fergus Falls
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Veterans Day 2011
  • Minnesota Veterans Homes Awarded "Best in Class"
  • Ukuleles for Veterans Program
  • Higher Education Update
  • Veterans Building Ramps for Veterans
  • Veteran-on-the-Street
  • Disabled Veteran Elk and Pheasant Hunts
  • Minnesota Women Veterans Summit
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA September 2011 Newsletter September 2011 (2.1 MB) - In this issue:

  • From the White House to Rural MN
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • The 1968 Huey
  • Home Depot Grant
  • Minnesota Military Hour Live From the Fair
  • Veteran-on-the-Street
  • Gold Star Mothers / Families Day
  • Into the Heart of America: A Soldier's Story
  • National POW / MIA Recognition Day
  • Honoring Minnesota Women in Vietnam
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA August 2011 Newsletter August 2011 (6.9 MB) - In this issue:

  • State Veterans Cemetery Recognized
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • 2011 Legislative Review
  • Appointment of New Chief of Staff
  • KTLK Show Live From the State Fair
  • VA Creates Women Veterans Call Center
  • Veteran-on-the-Street
  • Skype at Minneapolis Veterans Home
  • Veterans in Piping Program
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA July 2011 Newsletter July 2011 (3.8 MB) - In this issue:

  • Veteran in the Spotlight: Gottlieb Schock
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Support Our Troops Plates
  • Fisher House Dedication
  • Higher Education Update
  • WWII Veteran Marks Another Big Milestone
  • Angel Food Ministries Come to Detroit Lakes
  • Veteran-on-the-Street
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA June 2011 Newsletter June 2011 (5.7 MB) - In this issue:

  • Honor Flight Twin Cities 2011
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • DAV Announces New Leadership
  • Hospitalized Veterans; More than Just Crafts
  • 2011 Fishing Opener
  • Higher Education Update
  • 2011 Veterans Career Fair a Success
  • Old Glory Run 2011
  • Veteran-on-the-Street
  • VA: New Treatment Options for Tinnitus Sufferers
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA Newsletter May 2011 May 2011 (5.6 MB) - In this issue:

  • Project Completed at Minneapolis Veterans Home
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Victory Memorial Parkway
  • Ceramic Salute - Veteran Presents Statuette to Fire Department
  • Higher Education Update
  • VA/DOD Smart Phone App Helps Veterans Manage PTSD
  • Veteran-on-the-Street
  • Bronze Star Marker Program Extension
  • Veteran Service Organizations State Convention Dates
  • Memorial Day 2011 - Events
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA April 2011 Newsletter April 2011 (2 MB) - In this issue:

  • New Adult Day Health Center
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Historical Photos
  • Legislative Update
  • Spam Breakfast
  • Higher Education Update
  • Continued Thanks to Globe College and WCCO
  • Veteran-on-the-Street
  • Minnesota Month of the Military Child
  • Foreclosure Information
  • Veterans Career Fair 2011
  • Veteran Friendly Employers
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA March 2011 Newsletter March 2011 (5.3 MB) - In this issue:

  • Veteran Education: Benefitting MN
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Veterans Day on the Hill 2011
  • 2011 Disabled Veterans Pheasant Hunt
  • Updates from the VA Regional Office
  • Presidential Proclamation - Frank Buckles
  • Higher Education Update
  • Vietnam Veterans Day Event
  • Minnesota C.O.R.E. Program
  • Upcoming Events
MDVA Newsleter - February 2011 Front Page February 2011 (4.6 MB) - In this issue:

  • MDVA welcomes new Commissioner
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Helping out Wounded Veterans
  • New Director appointed to Regional VA
  • Veteran on the Street
  • Minnesota Military Radio Hour on KTLK
  • Higher Education update
  • Upcoming events
January 2010 newsletter January 2011 (1.8 MB) - In this issue:

  • War Stories Volume II
  • From the Desk of the Commissioner
  • Veteran in the Spotlight: Dan Rowe
  • Higher Education Update
  • Veteran on the Street
  • New Job Search Tool
  • Helping our Wounded Veterans
  • Upcoming Events

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