Tag: Crow Wing County Veterans Services

Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer – Erik Flowers 10-26-23

Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer, Erik Flowers, updates us on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs State Soldier’s Assistance Program (SSAP), provides a claims status update and reminds us of programs and events coming up observing Veterans Day 2023.


October 26, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer – Erik Flowers 9-28-23

Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, describes the benefits and assistance veterans may be eligible for, especially as needs arise during the upcoming winter season. He also talks about the importance of “Intent to Files” and what to expect regarding claims processing.


September 28, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer – Erik Flowers 8-24-23

Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, updates our listeners on what’s happening with the PACT ACT, SSAP Grants and more!


August 24, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer – Erik Flowers 7-27-23

Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, clarifies misunderstandings regarding Pact Act “deadlines” and reminds listeners of the various SSAP dental and optical benefits for veterans.


July 27, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer, Erik Flowers 5-25-23

Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer, Erik Flowers, talks about Memorial Day and the upcoming ceremonies being held in Brainerd for this May 29th. He also highlights the various services and assistance that their office can provide for our area veterans.


May 25, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, Erik Flowers 3-23-23

Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, informs our listeners of the MN Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including the latest regarding the State Soldier’s Assistance Program (SSAP) and their dental and optical assistance.


March 23, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Veteran’s Service Officer, Erik Flowers

We visited with Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veteran’s Service Officer, on this Thanksgiving Day, 2022.


November 25, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Services talks PACT Act expansion

Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer Erik Flowers talks expansions and qualifications for the PACT Act for for Middle East veterans affected by burn pits and Vietnam-era veterans affected by Agent Orange:


October 18, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veteran’s Services talks Camp Lejeune Justice Act

(Brainerd, MN) — Recent news headlines and infomercials concerning groundwater contamination at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base from the 1960’s through the 1980’s caught the attention of Crow Wing County Veterans Service Office Erik Flowers during our monthly conversation. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act has opened the chance for veterans who trained at the Base to be compensated…
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October 11, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Services talks Post 9/11 Veterans Bonus money

(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer Erik Flowers reiterated the importance of getting Post 9/11 veterans to check to see if they are eligible for bonus dollars in our most recent conversation. Flowers said eligibility is as simple as checking your discharge paperwork under certain criteria. The second tier of bonus money requires…
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October 5, 2022 0