Tim Engstrom
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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.
American Veterans Traveling Tribute visits Murray County
Slayton Post 64 in mid-August hosted the American Veterans Traveling Tribute during the Murray County Fair.
Barnum Post 415 leads Military Day at Carlton County Fair
Barnum Post 415 kicked off Military Day at the Carlton County Fair on Aug. 19 with a flag-raising ceremony.
St. Michael Post 567 honors its baseball players
St. Michael Post 567 honored its Div. I Sr. state champion baseball team at a recent meeting.
Greenfield hosts POW/MIA Recognition Day
The annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day event was held Friday, Sept. 15, in Greenfield’s Central Park.
Quilts of Valor honors 2 Fairmont veterans
Fairmont Post 36 honored two veteran members who serve as chaplains.