A camaraderie organization: Scenes from the National Commander’s Banquet

By Tim Engstrom
Legion members and spouses from all across America gathered at the 2024 National Commander's Banquet on Aug. 27 in New Orleans.

The American Legion is not all business. It brings together family and friends.

Paul and Susan Edwards of Nisswa Post 627.
Gary H. and Becky Olson of Moorhead Post and Unit 21.
Pat and Becky Logan of Bayport Post 491 and Unit 491.
Bill and Donna Barbknecht of Fergus Falls Post 30 and Willmar Unit 167.
Linda and Mark Dvorak of New Prague Post 45.
Tom and Veronica Fernlund of Waite Park Post 428.
Richard and Sharon Cross of Melrose Post 101 and Bemidji Unit 14.
Paul Hassing of Bloomington Post 550 and Garylee Davenport of Spicer Post 545.
Carla Tappainer of Apple Valley Post 1776 and Kelley Adelsman of Pine Island Post 184.
Norma Tramm of Cold Spring Unit 455 and Patti Coleman of Lino Lakes Unit 566.