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Department senior vice commander proposed
ST. CLOUD — At the Department Executive Committee in St. Cloud on Oct. 23, Commander Linda Dvorak wanted to readdress the forming of a department officer position called “senior vice commander.”
Should Minnesota Legion district lines be redrawn?
ST. CLOUD ─ The Department Executive Committee on Oct. 23 approved forming an ad hoc committee to explore redistricting, mainly for the sake of merging the 4th and 5th districts of the Minnesota American Legion.
John Kriesel: ‘Life is good, even when we think it is not’
ST. CLOUD ─ John Kriesel joined the Minnesota National Guard on his 17th birthday after watching U.S. forces on TV in the Persian Gulf War ─ not just a stint but as a career.
Meet the leading candidate for 2026-27 national commander
Bowen served 20 years in Army air defense artillery in a career spanning from Vietnam to the Global War on Terrorism. He did tours in Saudi Arabia and Germany, retiring as a chief warrant officer 3.
NS/FR Committee visits the late Susan Edwards
Members of the committee and district commanders, along with other members sent from the districts, line up for a photo at the State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to the late Susan Edwards of Nisswa Post 627.
See which posts won Community Service Awards
Community Service Chairman Tom Clabo announced Community Service Winners at the Department Convention in July.
Fairmont Post 36 loads float with post and unit members in Truman
Fairmont Post 36 loads its float with Post 36 and Unit 36 members to participate in the Truman Days Parade.
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WWII History Round Table: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
End of Pacific War – V-J Day Program 80th Anniversary. JOHN McMANUS, Author of TO THE END OF THE EARTH and JON PARSHALL will be joined by Veterans of the War in the Pacific to discuss the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb and the factors that led to the surrender of Japan to end World War II
Tango Alpha Lima: How to declutter your life, improve mental wellness
Army veteran Dan Kunze, who joined the National Guard after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, talks about his new role as co-host of the Warrior Money podcast on Yahoo Finance, mental health, time management and other topics. Kunze, who appeared in an earlier episode about his role as vice chairman of Task Force Movement, also discussed impostor syndrome for military veterans, national security, technology, and civic leadership.
American Legion celebrates America250 with USA 250 Challenge
American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley, American Legion Auxiliary National President Pam Ray and Sons of The American Legion National Commander Bill Clancy are leading the yearlong celebration honoring our nation on the 250 Birthday. You can join The American Legion Family USA 250 Challenge at http://www.legion.org/usa250