American Legion
Recent 6th District commander served as a medic and was shot in Iraq
IRONTON — A lot of folks throughout the Minnesota American Legion Family know Anthony Koop from statewide get-togethers — rallies, conventions and conferences. He’s smiling, making jokes and, when he was 6th District commander this past year, usually winning membership awards.
Jim Kellogg of Adams elected national vice commander
NEW ORLEANS — James C. “Jim” Kellogg of Adams Post 146 was elected a national vice commander at the 105th American Legion National Convention.
Chaplain: Harvest is a good time to give thanks
Harvest season is here. Street corners across our Minnesota landscape will soon have sandwich boards posted inviting us to a church fall meal. I invite you to partake in a church meal that men and women prepared who want to be of good in this world.
Commander: Seeing results of American Legion efforts is key
It saddens me when I hear about a veteran who is asked to join or to renew their membership say: “What’s in it for me?”
6th District commander’s August 2024 report
I want to start off by thanking Immediate Past Commander Anthony Koop and his team for all the hard work they put in during his tenure.
5th District commander’s August 2024 report
Also, Post 99 will be serving hamburgers on Tuesdays for $6. Come and have dinner, too! Hope to see you there!
4th District commander’s August 2024 report
The 2024-2025 year has arrived, and the 4th district is hitting the road with a great new program called The Legion Cruisers. This new program will be similar to our Legion Riders program, only with classic/modified car enthusiasts.
2nd District commander’s August 2024 report
We had a huge turnout for the membership packet pickups in the district. Of 81 posts, 72 showed up at the meetings.
1st District commander’s August 2024 report
As I start my second year as 1st District commander, I have more experience than my first year. Which I think makes it easier to do the tasks of the district without the learning curve and can concentrate on the task at hand running out of the gate. If you have the time and patience, then by all means do it.
10th District commander’s August 2024 report
My theme for this year is “Do Your Part,” a nod to a wartime slogan for the Women’s Army Corps (WACs), to acknowledge all the important roles each of us plays in this organization. I think it fits well with the 10th District Auxiliary President Bethany Dickert’s theme “Lift Each Other Up.”
9th District commander’s August 2024 report
Now that our 2024 105th Department Convention is behind us. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for a great year, and I am honored to be your district commander for a second term. Let’s start the 2024-2025 fiscal year out with a bang!