/mdva/assets/2019-03-13-mayor-kleis-commander-redepenning-commander-reistead-comm-herke_tcm1066-375740.pngOn Tuesday March 12th Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Commissioner Larry Herke made a visit to Saint Cloud State University (SCSU) to help welcome National American Legion Commander Brett Reistead. Commander Reistead visited SCSU during his National American Legion tour. Commander Reistead was also welcomed by Minnesota American Legion Commander Darrel Redepenning, SCSU Provost Dr. Daniel Gregory and Mayor of Saint Cloud Dave Kleis. In his tour Commander Reistad visits delegation at American Legions and VA around the United States.

During Commander Reistead’s visit to Minnesota, Commissioner Herke presented on the various initiatives that MDVA and the SCSU Veteran Resource Center are working on to support Minnesota Veterans. Provost Dr. Daniel Gregory presented Commissioner Herke with a plaque to recognize the continue partnership between SCSU and MDVA Higher Education program by providing resources and services to Veteran students on campus.

/mdva/assets/2019-03-13-dr-daniel-presenting-comm-herke-award_tcm1066-375739.pngThe Veteran Resource Center was chartered in 2006. MDVA in partnership with SCSU and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities help to serve the 650 Veteran students enrolled at SCSU. Commissioner Herke also had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with Saint Cloud ROTC Cadets.

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