by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 11, 2021 | COVID, National Guard
Military.com | By Patricia Kime The US Coast Guard and Air and Army National Guards are prepping for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines when the time comes, service officials said Tuesday. The Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, has been following the...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jul 30, 2021 | Benefits, VA, Veterans
Just launched: All New Minneapolis VA Website Great news! Minneapolis VA Health Care System has just launched a new website that gives you better service and an easier online experience. Veterans, families and caregivers have told us that VA facility websites are...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jul 30, 2021 | COVID, News
Meghann Myers and Howard Altman – Military Times Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will begin consulting military medical professionals, as well as the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to “determine how and when to make recommendations to President Joe Biden” about adding...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jul 30, 2021 | National Guard
Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation Thursday that would repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jun 16, 2021 | Benefits, Legislative, National Guard
Reps. Kim and Kelly Introduce Bill to Expand No-Fee Healthcare for Reserve and National Guard May 25, 2021 – Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – On May 25th, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced the Healthcare for our Troops...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jun 14, 2021 | Benefits, MWR
Hunters, The application period for fall and spring hunts at Camp Ripley and AHATS opens June 19th. These hunts are open Minnesota residents who are current or retired military members, or have served since 2001 for any of our Nation’s Armed Forces. ** NEW for...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Jun 14, 2021 | State Association, Teen/Youth Camp
The MN National Guard Youth and Teen Camp is looking for interested adult volunteers to help out with camp this year. They are looking for adults who would like to help for a week. Duties will be assigned at camp. Must have favorable FBI Background Checks and be...
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 29, 2021 | Benefits, Burn Pits, Legislative
Chairman Jon Tester of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee recently unveiled legislation that would provide generations of veterans suffering from toxic exposure the benefits and care they need and are entitled to receive as a matter of principal....
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 29, 2021 | State Association
This U.S. federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY? On both Memorial Day and Veterans Day, it’s customary to spend time...
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 29, 2021 | Legislative
26 May 2021 Medill News Service | By Karli Goldenberg The House Committee on Oversight and Reform unanimously agreed to send two bills to the House acknowledging two groups it said have previously gone unrecognized. The legislation would offer benefits to Gold Star...
