Interested in submitting a disability claim?
No coaches are needed (The following is from the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs)
If you know a Veteran, be sure to warn them about unaccredited coaches or benefits counselors
who guarantee a 100% rating from the VA. Only the VA can assess a benefits disability rating based
on medical and service records. Any entity making promises is a predatory bad actor. To help with
VA claims, representatives from Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), attorneys, and claims agents
are accredited by the VA. This accreditation process is designed to protect Veterans and assure
competent assistance throughout the VA claim process. Excessive fees are not allowed, and there is
no charge for filing an initial benefit claim. Don't let unscrupulous entities take away your well-deserved
benefits. Editor’s note: The County Veterans Service Officer is also an excellent resource.
No coaches are needed (The following is from the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs)
If you know a Veteran, be sure to warn them about unaccredited coaches or benefits counselors
who guarantee a 100% rating from the VA. Only the VA can assess a benefits disability rating based
on medical and service records. Any entity making promises is a predatory bad actor. To help with
VA claims, representatives from Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), attorneys, and claims agents
are accredited by the VA. This accreditation process is designed to protect Veterans and assure
competent assistance throughout the VA claim process. Excessive fees are not allowed, and there is
no charge for filing an initial benefit claim. Don't let unscrupulous entities take away your well-deserved
benefits. Editor’s note: The County Veterans Service Officer is also an excellent resource.
Important - Regarding the PACT Act
There has been substantial confusion and misinformation regarding the PACT act deadlines.
Many law firm’s websites contain inaccurate information. There is NO DEADLINE to file a PACT Act claim.
You can simply contact an ACCREDITED Service Officer to file a claim.
There has been substantial confusion and misinformation regarding the PACT act deadlines.
Many law firm’s websites contain inaccurate information. There is NO DEADLINE to file a PACT Act claim.
You can simply contact an ACCREDITED Service Officer to file a claim.
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This statue of Bob Hope stands in the entry of the Minneapolis
VA Medical Center In 1995 it was donated in his honor by Roseville VFW Post 7555 Pictures by Doug Setley |
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Congratulations to our
2024 Volunteer of the Year! John Roberto |
WORLD WAR II VETS NOW GET FREE HEALTH CARE!
All World War II veterans are now eligible for no-cost health care, medical services and nursing home care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. These veterans, who number fewer than 120,000 will no longer have to make copayments or pay enrollment fees or monthly premiums, regardless of their disability ratings or priority group in the VA health system. VA officials announced several new initiatives to improve health care and expanded several programs to draw in more veterans after a record-breaking year of providing health care and benefits to veterans. The VA is required by the 2022 Cleland-Dole Act to provide the no-cost care to those who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946. |
THANK YOU Commander Kent Emmert!
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Post members visited with the Hayden Grove Vets Club - St Anthony
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Catholic Softball Group
Legion Post 542 & Roseville VFW Post 7555 Honor Guard at the Roseville Varsity Boys Baseball game
Congratulations to Officer Joe Cox who received the "Officer of the Year" award from Roseville VFW Post 7555
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Officer Joe Cox of the Roseville Police Department
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Memorial Day 2023
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IMPORTANT Toxic Exposure Screening
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Toxic Exposure Screening Contact
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VFW Teacher of the Year - Emmett Williams School
Mr Brown and Donation Award |
2022 Roseville VFW Patriot's Pen Winner
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To make donation to this program contact the
Department of Minnesota VFW Charitable Association
(listed on left page below)
To nominate a qualified recipient - copy, fill out and submit
Department of Minnesota VFW Charitable Association
(listed on left page below)
To nominate a qualified recipient - copy, fill out and submit
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The VA now has an APP available
Check out VA: Health and Benefits mobile app. It is available for Apple and Android devices and allows you to manage your VA benefits and healthcare directly from your mobile device Examples: Securely communicating with VA healthcare teams • Review or cancel appointments at VA medical centers Check claim status • Download common documents such as Benefit Summary letters Quickly connect to the VA Crisis Line. For full description and to download the mobile app, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store |
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Military.com | The VA’s Online Cemetery Now Includes Details on 500,000 More Veterans
Look up and learn about your family, friends and neighbors who served
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Military.com | The VA’s Online Cemetery Now Includes Details on 500,000 More Veterans
Look up and learn about your family, friends and neighbors who served
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INFORMATION ON MED ALERT SYSTEMS
Information link
Does VA Pay for Medical Alert Systems? - MedicalAlert.org
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OnlineTherapy.com provides tools and resources to support the men and women who courageously served our country.
Active duty military members and veterans experience a high rate of PTSD with as many as 34% suffering from this debilitating condition as well as other mental health issues, including addiction, anxiety, and depression. Given the troubling statistic that veterans are two times more likely than civilians to commit suicide, it’s clear that not enough is being done to support our veterans and to ensure they receive the care that they deserve.
Here at OnlineTherapy.com, we want to do our part to support the brave men and women who have risked their lives to serve our country. We recently published a new resource that dives into veteran mental health care and shares the most effective, affordable, and convenient online therapy services for veterans.
You can view our resource here: https://www.onlinetherapy.com/therapy-for-veterans/
OnlineTherapy.com provides tools and resources to support the men and women who courageously served our country.
Active duty military members and veterans experience a high rate of PTSD with as many as 34% suffering from this debilitating condition as well as other mental health issues, including addiction, anxiety, and depression. Given the troubling statistic that veterans are two times more likely than civilians to commit suicide, it’s clear that not enough is being done to support our veterans and to ensure they receive the care that they deserve.
Here at OnlineTherapy.com, we want to do our part to support the brave men and women who have risked their lives to serve our country. We recently published a new resource that dives into veteran mental health care and shares the most effective, affordable, and convenient online therapy services for veterans.
You can view our resource here: https://www.onlinetherapy.com/therapy-for-veterans/
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Virtual Viet Nam Veterans Memorial
This is really sobering. First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city where you went to high school
and look at the names. Click on the name, and it will give details of the person's death,
a picture or at least their bio and medals.
This really is an amazing website. I hope that everyone
appreciates what those who served in Vietnam sacrificed for our country.
Pass the link on to others, as many knew the brave people whose names are listed.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall - The Virtual Wall (TM)
Virtual Viet Nam Veterans Memorial
This is really sobering. First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city where you went to high school
and look at the names. Click on the name, and it will give details of the person's death,
a picture or at least their bio and medals.
This really is an amazing website. I hope that everyone
appreciates what those who served in Vietnam sacrificed for our country.
Pass the link on to others, as many knew the brave people whose names are listed.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall - The Virtual Wall (TM)
CNAS.ORG Benefit Finder
https://cnas.org/publications/reports/state-veteran-benefit-finder
With this State Veteran Benefit Finder, CNAS makes information about 1,814 identified benefits easily searchable
https://cnas.org/publications/reports/state-veteran-benefit-finder
With this State Veteran Benefit Finder, CNAS makes information about 1,814 identified benefits easily searchable
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Senior Care
Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. So we created a free resource that provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in their area. You can read more about our work here:
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/minnesota
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
Helen Williams Community Outreach and Senior Advocate (800) 357-3893
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Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. So we created a free resource that provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in their area. You can read more about our work here:
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/minnesota
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
Helen Williams Community Outreach and Senior Advocate (800) 357-3893
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Twin Cities Honor Flight
WWII veterans, Korean Veterans or Terminal Viet Nam Veterans YOU can apply for the flight PLEASE let your WWII, Korean & Viet Nam Veterans know about this flight You can find information on the honor flights at www.honorflighttwincities.org or their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Honor-Flight-Twin-Cities-284313908266077/ 
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National & State Park Passes
are now available for FREE to Active Military and Veterans nps.gov for info National Park Passes at: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard East Bloomington, MN 55425-1659 (952) 854-5900 Minnesota Park Passes at the Science Museum desk in St Paul or Fort Snelling State Park |
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FREE Entrance to National Parks
Entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites are waived for current Military Service-members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families. They now have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations across more than 400 million acres of public lands................Are you eligible?
For purposes of this program, a Veteran is identified as an individual who has served in the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and is able to present one of the following forms of valid (unexpired) identification:
Department of Defense Identification Card * Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
Veteran ID Card * Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card
Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,” such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving with the United States Armed Forces.
Entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites are waived for current Military Service-members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families. They now have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations across more than 400 million acres of public lands................Are you eligible?
For purposes of this program, a Veteran is identified as an individual who has served in the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and is able to present one of the following forms of valid (unexpired) identification:
Department of Defense Identification Card * Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
Veteran ID Card * Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card
Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,” such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving with the United States Armed Forces.
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St. Paul Vet Center
550 County Road D, Suite 10 New Brighton, MN 55112 Phone: 651-644-4022 or 877-927-8387 Fax: 651-917-2555 Normal working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday. In an effort to better serve the veteran and family members, Upon request Vet Centers will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekend |
Minnesota State Parks
Any active military service personnel can get a FREE annual Minnesota state park vehicle permit. Bring your qualifying military ID, and let the park attendant know your military status when you arrive. Any veteran with any level of service-connected disability can get a FREE annual Minnesota state park vehicle permit. Bring a copy of your determination letter or Veterans Affairs Healthcare I.D. indicating a service connected disability and a photo ID, and let the park attendant know your military status when you arrive. There are also other discounts available for Veterans with a rated disability. See the DNR website or contact the local DNR office |
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Veterans Linkage Line
1-888-LINKVET (546-5838) Information on veterans’ benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. Crisis Connection counselors for 24-hour, seven days a week coverage (including holidays) for immediate crisis intervention and psychological counseling. |
Did you serve in a combat zone ?
or qualified hazardous duty area anytime on or after January 1, 2014? If so you may be eligible for combat zone credit/payfrom Minnesota Department of Revenue http://ow.ly/vJ8x30m5iBv |
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Helpful Funeral / Memorial Information
Services available to you through the Fort Snelling Veteran’s Cemetery and the VA
A funeral director is aware of, and can arrange for, Military Honors at your burial.
Many veterans choose to make arrangements ahead of time and should discuss this with your chosen funeral director.
Memorial Rifle Squad
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is the home of the first all-volunteer Memorial Rifle Squad (MRS) in the National Cemetery Administration. Upon request, the MRS will perform funeral honors daily for as many as 17 Veterans between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (No services are scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holidays). Each funeral honor ceremony includes a color guard, a rifle volley, the folding and presentation of the flag, and a live bugler playing "Taps". The MRS normally fields 21+ volunteer members for each service. MRS personnel are all Veterans and members of a local Veteran Service Organizations. As of February, 2016, they have rendered the final salute for more than 70,000 Veterans. The MRS has never missed a scheduled service during their existence because of inclement Minnesota weather. Memorial Rifle Squad funeral honor ceremonies are provided at no cost to the family
and can be arranged by the funeral director and/or the family through the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117.
For additional information, please contact the cemetery office at (612) 726-1127.
Military Funeral Honors
Upon request, military funeral honors can be provided by the Department of Defense. At a minimum, the Department of Defense military funeral honors ceremony consists of a two-person uniformed detail folding and presenting the flag and the playing of “Taps”. Taps is played by a ceremonial bugle, or electronic recording (CD or tape) if a live bugler is unavailable. Arrangements for military funeral honors are the responsibility of the funeral director and/or the family. After confirming your service time with the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117, please schedule military funeral honors by contacting the following: Department of Defense Honors – (877) 645-4667.
Eligibility Documentation
Fax Eligibility Documentation to 1-866-900-6417 or Scan and Email to NCA.Scheduling@va.gov. It is important to have all eligibility documentation available prior to calling the Scheduling Office. Burial in a national cemetery is based on military service. A copy of an official military discharge document bearing an official seal or other supporting documentation is usually sufficient to determine eligibility for burial.
This is usually referred to as a DD214
Headstones, Markers and Medallions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone
or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. A Government-furnished headstone or marker may be provided for eligible Veterans who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone.
A Government-furnished medallion may be provided for eligible Veterans who served on or after Apr. 6, 1917
and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker.
Flat markers in granite, marble, and bronze and upright headstones in granite and marble are available.
Bronze niche markers are also available to mark columbaria used for inurnment of cremated remains.
The style chosen must be permitted by the officials in charge of the private cemetery where it will be placed.
When burial or memorialization is in a national cemetery, state Veterans' cemetery, or military post/base cemetery, a headstone or marker
will be ordered by the cemetery officials based on inscription information provided by the next of kin or authorized representative.
Spouses and dependents are not eligible for a Government-furnished headstone or marker unless they are buried in a national cemetery,
state Veteran's cemetery, or military post/base cemetery.
Note: There is no charge for the headstone or marker itself, however arrangements for placing it in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all setting fees are at private expense.
Setting Government Headstones and Markers
Cemetery staff in national, military post, and military base cemeteries are responsible for setting the headstone or marker at no cost to the applicant.
Some state Veterans' cemeteries may charge the applicant a nominal fee for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker.
Arrangements for setting a Government - furnished headstone or marker in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all placement costs are at private expense.
Services available to you through the Fort Snelling Veteran’s Cemetery and the VA
A funeral director is aware of, and can arrange for, Military Honors at your burial.
Many veterans choose to make arrangements ahead of time and should discuss this with your chosen funeral director.
Memorial Rifle Squad
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is the home of the first all-volunteer Memorial Rifle Squad (MRS) in the National Cemetery Administration. Upon request, the MRS will perform funeral honors daily for as many as 17 Veterans between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (No services are scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holidays). Each funeral honor ceremony includes a color guard, a rifle volley, the folding and presentation of the flag, and a live bugler playing "Taps". The MRS normally fields 21+ volunteer members for each service. MRS personnel are all Veterans and members of a local Veteran Service Organizations. As of February, 2016, they have rendered the final salute for more than 70,000 Veterans. The MRS has never missed a scheduled service during their existence because of inclement Minnesota weather. Memorial Rifle Squad funeral honor ceremonies are provided at no cost to the family
and can be arranged by the funeral director and/or the family through the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117.
For additional information, please contact the cemetery office at (612) 726-1127.
Military Funeral Honors
Upon request, military funeral honors can be provided by the Department of Defense. At a minimum, the Department of Defense military funeral honors ceremony consists of a two-person uniformed detail folding and presenting the flag and the playing of “Taps”. Taps is played by a ceremonial bugle, or electronic recording (CD or tape) if a live bugler is unavailable. Arrangements for military funeral honors are the responsibility of the funeral director and/or the family. After confirming your service time with the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117, please schedule military funeral honors by contacting the following: Department of Defense Honors – (877) 645-4667.
Eligibility Documentation
Fax Eligibility Documentation to 1-866-900-6417 or Scan and Email to NCA.Scheduling@va.gov. It is important to have all eligibility documentation available prior to calling the Scheduling Office. Burial in a national cemetery is based on military service. A copy of an official military discharge document bearing an official seal or other supporting documentation is usually sufficient to determine eligibility for burial.
This is usually referred to as a DD214
Headstones, Markers and Medallions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone
or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. A Government-furnished headstone or marker may be provided for eligible Veterans who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone.
A Government-furnished medallion may be provided for eligible Veterans who served on or after Apr. 6, 1917
and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker.
Flat markers in granite, marble, and bronze and upright headstones in granite and marble are available.
Bronze niche markers are also available to mark columbaria used for inurnment of cremated remains.
The style chosen must be permitted by the officials in charge of the private cemetery where it will be placed.
When burial or memorialization is in a national cemetery, state Veterans' cemetery, or military post/base cemetery, a headstone or marker
will be ordered by the cemetery officials based on inscription information provided by the next of kin or authorized representative.
Spouses and dependents are not eligible for a Government-furnished headstone or marker unless they are buried in a national cemetery,
state Veteran's cemetery, or military post/base cemetery.
Note: There is no charge for the headstone or marker itself, however arrangements for placing it in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all setting fees are at private expense.
Setting Government Headstones and Markers
Cemetery staff in national, military post, and military base cemeteries are responsible for setting the headstone or marker at no cost to the applicant.
Some state Veterans' cemeteries may charge the applicant a nominal fee for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker.
Arrangements for setting a Government - furnished headstone or marker in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all placement costs are at private expense.
Breakfast with Santa 2023
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Halloween
Party 2023 
Everyone Loves McDonald's
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Past Commanders Jim Hartmann & Doug Setley
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State Fair Food
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St Pat's Day Partiers
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Our Patio is OPEN!
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Thanks to Our Club Manager
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Now That's A Car!
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Halloween Party
Honor Guard
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Crafts and Boutique
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Ready for Karaoke?
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Cars at Eagle Crest - Sept 2023
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Vet's Day on the Hill
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St Pat's Day Partiers
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Roseville Post 7555 Supports Scouting! 2023 Awards
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Let's Play BINGO!
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Merry Christmas
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Kid's Easter Party
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Get in line for BOOYA!
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Patio Time !
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