Tim Engstrom
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Detachment Commander: Fisher House does an excellent job!
I was invited to Granite Falls to speak with the members of Post 69 and the Sons of The American Legion Squadron there.
National Commander: Exploitation of veterans should be illegal again
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends,
Pearl Harbor Rally is December 9
PAYNESVILLE — The Pearl Harbor Rally happens Dec. 9 at Paynesville Post 271 this year.
Osseo Post 172 to host VA suicide-prevention training
As a bonus, wings will be provided to attendees.
Gabe Keith was in Baghdad when the Saddam statue fell
“They didn’t use us for the sexiest missions,” Keith said. “They aren’t going to send a Marine platoon for the most dangerous situations, but we always showed up for duty. My squad was reliable. We had to be available for every rotation.”
Junior Shooting Sports in 2nd District highlighted
The 2nd District witnessed growth in its Junior Shooting Sports program.
Lake City Post 110 honors Mel Blattner
Louis McCahill Post 110 in Lake City honored member Mel Blattner.
DSO, ADSO purchase car for veteran
Department Service Officer Ray Kane and Assistant Department Service Officer Janet Lorenzo work with a car dealer and a veteran to provide a car so he can be employed.
Wheaton Post 80 members ride in float
Members of Wheaton Post 80 and members of Rosholt, S.D., Post 48 rode together on a float in the Rosholt Area Threshermen’s Parade on Aug. 20.
Woodbury Post 501 bottles beer
Woodbury Post 501 completed bottling and capping their own brand of beer at Warrior Brewing in Duluth.
Herke retires from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Services Brad Lindsay is in the role of interim commissioner.