Tim Engstrom
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Rick Cross transitioned from war to civilian life via public service
CHARLOTTE — In the late 1960s, the military was taking 5,000 men per month in Minnesota alone. It was the height of the Vietnam War.
104th National Convention recharges the spirits
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’”
DSO: Legionnaires don’t have to pay to file VA claims
Veterans should never have to worry about predators seeking to exploit their claims for financial gain.
$32 million Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum breaks ground
CAMP RIPLEY — With about 300 people in attendance and a World War II-era Navy bulldozer at the ready, the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum broke ground Sept. 17 on its new site outside of Camp Ripley.
National: Dues increase is on the way
CHARLOTTE — The ruling body of The American Legion are the delegates at the National Convention. Under Article X of the National Constitution & By-Laws, for the National American Legion to increase its portion of the dues, it must be done at the National Convention.
NECman: ‘Be the One’ will be crucial to suicide prevention
“Be the One” will be talked a lot about this year.
New life for historic glass
Classic stained-glass windows will be part of the meditation rooms at the three new Minnesota State Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston.
Commander: Let’s get many of you to Fall Conference
Is it me or do the summer months seem to fly by faster than the winter months? It seems like yesterday that it was time to turn in an article.
President: Are you ready to dance into the hearts?
Let’s put on our dancing shoes and dance right over to our first membership rally.
Photo: The Four Captains
Membership took sail at the Harvest Rally at Legionville on Sept. 9.