MILITARY
American Legion to meet at WDC Elementary
Wadena American Legion Post 171 will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 at the elementary school. Fore more information, contact Mike Ittner at (218) 639-9813. All members are encouraged to attend. All veterans are invited.November 20, 2009
Grant will help Veterans Notes reach TV airwaves, Web
A Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs grant may help Wadena County Veterans Service Officer David Anderson’s weekly update reach the TV airwaves and the Internet.November 20, 2009
Planning to switch to the post-911 GI bill? Choose your option carefully
Veterans must weigh their GI Bill options carefully before choosing to switch from the Montgomery GI Bill to the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Now there is yet another reason you may want to hold off on making the switch: the chance to get 12 more months of education benefits if you use up your MGIB first.By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , November 20, 2009
Woelfel graduates basic training
Air Force Airman Benjamin J. Woelfel graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.November 20, 2009
WDC Elementary honors Veterans Day winners
Essay Contest “What Veteran’s Day Means to Me”
5th Grade - 1st Place
Stephen Spilman
Nolan Killian
Jaqualine Judd
5th Grade - 2nd Place
Rachel Schwartz
Tyler Scott
Elen Teiken
6th Grade - 1st Place
Wyatt Fitzsimmons
Elijah Schmitz
Hannah Vorderbruggen
6th Grade - 2nd Place
Ashley Orr
Beth Schmitz
Logan Burcham
November 13, 2009
WDC High School salutes veterans
In a moving tribute to all veterans, Wadena-Deer Creek Schools displayed great patriotism during their Veterans Day programs on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
By Dana Pavek, WDC schools/Photos by Sara Hacking , November 13, 2009
Alarming unemployment rate seen for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans
Congressman Steve Buyer has expressed dismay over a government report released Sept. 18 that shows skyrocketing unemployment for recently discharged veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.By David A. Anderson, Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , November 13, 2009
Delta Company
The Delta Company 2-136 “Demons,” based in Wadena, are led by First Lt. Peter B. Rampaart (far left) and First Sgt. Ken V. Schmitz (far right). The soldiers proudly serve the community, the state and the nation.
November 13, 2009
Free admission and lunch at ITOW Veterans Museum coming up on Veterans Day
At the ITOW Veterans Museum in Perham, Veterans Day is especially important. Based on the oral histories of area veterans, the museum features state-of-the-art audio-visual exhibits where the stories of these remarkable men and women are told “in their own words.” Open year round, the museum offers free admission on Veterans Day.November 06, 2009
Field Service Orientation class set in Deer Creek
Deer Creek American Legion Auxiliary Unit 238 will host a Field Service Orientation class at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Deer Creek Community Center.November 06, 2009
VFW hosting Veterans Day gathering
The Veterans Day program at the VFW will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11. There will be a dinner from 5-7 p.m. and the program is at 7:30 p.m.November 06, 2009
Rampaart takes over as local Guard commander
First Lieutenant Peter B. Rampaart recently took command of the local Guard unit at a ceremony at the Wadena Armory.
November 06, 2009
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OUR VOICES Franken seeks soldier mental health aid
U.S. Sen. Al Franken wants federal funds to pay for mental health screenings for military personnel returning from overseas. “Congress needs to take action to address the shortfalls in the military’s system of identifying and caring for post-traumatic stress injuries,” Franken sai
Posted by: Don Davis on Sep 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Military loss loans available
Minnesota businesses financially hurt when an employee is called to military service may obtain interest-free loans. Loans of $5,000 to $20,000 are available to small businesses, the state Department of Employment and Economic Development announced. "Small businesses can face economic hardshi
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 30, 2009 at 7:46 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Free military letters
A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., would provide free mail from military personnel overseas to their family members back home. The House passed the measure 389-22. It still needs Senate approval. “The families of our service members, in a very tangible way, serve alongsi
Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM | Capitol Chatter
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