The men and women who take an oath to protect our nation do so with great bravery and risk enormous personal sacrifice. It makes sense that veterans’ commitment to service would continue after their time in the military has ended.

Nov 11, 2021 · 2:52 PM UTC

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This Veterans Day, join me in saluting these veterans who continue to serve, even after their call of duty. Read on to learn more about some heroes from Minnesota ⤵️
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After losing a leg in Afghanistan as a Navy Corpsman, Thomas Scott of Burnsville founded his own nonprofit, @SemperFiFund, to help injured service members transition from long-term rehabilitation to independence. startribune.com/minnesota-ve…
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Roy Reiser, a veteran of World War II, has spent the last 74 years supporting fellow veterans and his community in his work with the American Legion. The Pine County resident was honored by Quilts of Valor for his service. msn.com/en-us/news/us/e2-80-…
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Ben Peterson was welcomed by Vietnam veterans after returning home from two years of service in Iraq. After surviving a battle with PTSD, he founded the nonprofit Engage Your Destiny to bring hope & healing to veterans and their families. swnewsmedia.com/prior_lake_a…
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I recently heard the story of Sixth District veteran Russ Jorgenson. Russ served as a Tech Sergeant in WWII from June of 1942 to November of 1945 with the 19th bomb squadron and 22nd bomb group, flying in B-24’s as a radio operator and gunner. Thank you for your service, Russ.
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Replying to @GOPMajorityWhip
Republicans always vote down legislation helping veterans families. Thanks for your words Tom. Your behavior speaks differently.
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