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Veterans Get COLA Increase
It’s official! Starting December 2018, veterans who receive VA disability compensation and/or pension will see the largest Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in six years. Because of the large increase, some veterans will see almost a $100 increase in their monthly checks.
Melvin Falenschek
Melvin Falenschek It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Falenschek (Brainerd, Minnesota), who passed away on September 29, 2017, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends.
State of Minnesota Veterans Day Event
The Official State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday, November 11 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs invites Veterans, families, elected officials and community members to celebrate and honor all Veterans who have served this country.
Minnesota Wild-Military Appreciation Night on Tuesday November 13th vs. Washington!
To show our thanks, we are excited to offer KFAN Military Nights for the discounted price of $59 to the following games:
Minnesota Purple Heart Summer Newsletter
2018 Fall Conference
Fall conference will be in Rochester at the-
Rochester VFW Post #1215
2775 43rd street NW Rochester MN
on October 13th at 8 a.m.
cost of lunch will be $8
Purple Heart magazine September/October 2018
Update on GI Bill Transfer Rules For Purple Heart Recipients
Late yesterday the DoD announced that the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, signed a policy that allows Wounded Warrior Purple Heart recipients to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to their dependents regardless of the number of years they have served.
2018 Minnesota Twins Purple Heart Day at Target Field
Honoring Purple Heart Recipients at Target Field. September 30th, vs. the Chicago Whitesox at 2:10pm
suicide awareness walk
As a way to help bring awareness of this, the Albert Lea VA Clinic will be participating in a 20 minute walk on 9/19 @ 4:30 pm. We invite anyone to participate that is interested.