Inside the American Legion: Veteran Support, Advocacy, and Leadership

Inside the American Legion: Veteran Support, Advocacy, and Leadership

Author: Minnesota Military Radio April 25, 2026 Duration: 0:00
This week on Minnesota Military Radio, host Doug Wortham sits down with leaders from the American Legion to discuss Veteran support, advocacy, leadership, and the organization’s ongoing impact at the national and local levels. Guests include: Dan Wiley – National Commander, The American Legion Linda Dvorak – Commander, American Legion Department of Minnesota Listeners will […] The post Inside the American Legion: Veteran Support, Advocacy, and Leadership appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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Disabled Veteran Hunt and Tribal Veteran Service Officer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, we meet members of the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Minnesota to hear about their annual disabled veterans deer hunt and fall turkey hunt held at Legionville, plus we sit down with a Tribal Vetera…
Minneapolis VA Patient Advocacy Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, we meet members of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System’s Patient Advocate Team and learn that the Patient Advocacy Program is for all Veterans and their families who receive care at VA health care facilities…
ESGR and Support the Troops MN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, discover how the Minnesota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) bridges the gap between military service and civilian workplaces, ensuring Guard and Reserve members keep their jobs while serving ou…