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Back to Podcast EpisodesCommander’s Task Force: 2025 Year in Review & 2026 Outlook
In this special Year in Review episode of Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham sits down with leaders from the Minnesota Commanders Task Force (CTF) — a coalition of congressionally chartered veterans service organizations working together on legislative priorities and support for Minnesota’s veterans.
The episode features discussions with CTF Chair Stewart Mednick (Jewish War Veterans of Minnesota), Vice Chair John Walker (Disabled American Veterans), Willie Pargo (Military Order of the Purple Heart), Barry Henriksen (Veterans of Foreign Wars), Andrew McCormick (Marine Corps League), Linda Dvorak (American Legion), and Todd Kemery (Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America).
Key Highlights from 2025
- CTF Leadership and Advocacy — Stewart Mednick reflects on his new role as Chair (elected in June 2025), emphasizing collaboration on issues like property tax credits for Gold Star families, reduced hunting/fishing licenses for veterans, and veteran organization license plates. The group prepares for Veterans Day on the Hill, connecting with state and federal legislators.
- Jewish War Veterans → Focused on rebuilding relationships between Jewish and veteran communities, providing direct assistance to veterans in need.
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) → Celebrated their 100-year centennial, including a time capsule burial and ongoing transportation pr
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