American Legion
Commander: Congratulations on the anthrax resolution
I am hoping that everyone who attended the Fall Conference had the opportunity to attend the classes and presentations offered. I especially want to thank Adjutant Mike Maxa and the Training Committee for setting this up and the presenters for their time and knowledge.
Pearl Harbor Rally looking like a lot of fun
SPICER — The Pearl Harbor Rally will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at Spicer Post 545 and will be hosted by the American Legion Riders for all members of the American Legion Family.
Lawyer: ‘The system can do a better job with our veterans’
ST. CLOUD — Brock Hunter, a Minneapolis-based criminal defense lawyer and Army veteran, is the co-founder of the Veterans Defense Project. The Minnesota American Legion and the VDP were partners in the 2021 passage of the Veterans Restorative Justice Act in Minnesota.
Protocol trains members to spot signs of suicide risks
NEW YORK — As part of its “Be the One” mission, The American Legion has partnered with Columbia University to develop training for responding to veterans who may be in crisis.
American Legion NEC passes anthrax resolution
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion National Executive Committee, at its meetings Oct. 9-10, approved a resolution calling for the federal government to conduct research on the anthrax shot given to many Persian Gulf War-era veterans.
National commander: Thank you for your service to Minnesota
The American Legion is America’s voice for veterans. We are that voice not because of any statements that I make from national headquarters but because of the work performed daily in posts and communities throughout your department.
9th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
Though we had a good previous year, we were last overall in the department in membership. Now I realize we all have worked very hard getting our current members to get their dues in on time, we are still having some issues getting new members to join our posts.
8th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
9/11 changed us. We were shocked. We were numb. Then we were enraged.
7th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
I would also like to invite all of you to come and hear the 2024-2025 National Auxiliary President Trish Ward, she will be speaking Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm in the main auditorium of the convention center.
6th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
Greetings from the BIG 6th District. We are back from the National Convention and the Legionville Camporee.
4th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
If you’re interested in joining our Legion Cruisers, now’s the perfect time to get involved! Let’s continue to build on our momentum and make a difference. Keep up the great work, and let’s strive to achieve even more together.
