During Native American Indian Heritage Month, MDVA would like to thank our Native American Veterans. Native Americans have one of the highest rates of military service per capita of any ethnic group with 25% of able-bodied adult Native Americans enlisting compared to 3% for the general population. The Department of Defense’s research found that this high percentage has been in part due to cultural attributes of strength, honor, devotion, pride and wisdom. However, less than 50% of eligible Native American Veterans apply for benefits they have earned. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Veterans Service Officer Program operates in partnership with the Governmental and Tribal agencies, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota State Legislators and the Minnesota Native American Nations. Tribal Veteran Service Officers connect Native American Veterans with the benefits they are entitled to receive. Thank you to our Native American Veterans for their service and sacrifice to thi...