American Legion
National HQ encourages Army-Navy watch parties
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion is proud to be an associate sponsor of the Army-Navy Game, happening on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Department senior vice commander proposed
ST. CLOUD — At the Department Executive Committee in St. Cloud on Oct. 23, Commander Linda Dvorak wanted to readdress the forming of a department officer position called “senior vice commander.”
Should Minnesota Legion district lines be redrawn?
ST. CLOUD ─ The Department Executive Committee on Oct. 23 approved forming an ad hoc committee to explore redistricting, mainly for the sake of merging the 4th and 5th districts of the Minnesota American Legion.
John Kriesel: ‘Life is good, even when we think it is not’
ST. CLOUD ─ John Kriesel joined the Minnesota National Guard on his 17th birthday after watching U.S. forces on TV in the Persian Gulf War ─ not just a stint but as a career.
Meet the leading candidate for 2026-27 national commander
Bowen served 20 years in Army air defense artillery in a career spanning from Vietnam to the Global War on Terrorism. He did tours in Saudi Arabia and Germany, retiring as a chief warrant officer 3.
9th District Commander’s Report
Greetings from the 9th District!
8th District Commander’s Report
As of this writing, we are still looking for a district chaplain.
7th District Commander’s Report
My theme this term is “Veterans First,” and my project is the Honor Flight of Minnesota, North Dakota.
10th District Commander’s Report
Greetings. The fall colors are impressive this time of year. As you relax and read this please think back, to when you first decided to join your local American Legion post.
6th District Commander’s Report
Especially this year since I have the privilege of serving our Big 6th District alongside my wife, Wendy, our 6th District Auxiliary president. Truly, it is an example of my theme, “Together We Can!”
4th District Commander’s Report
Hello, 4th District Legionnaires! I am Vice Commander Daniel Bronk filling in for Commander Jon Haworth.
3rd District Commander’s Report
I got to attend the NSFR weekend at Camp Ripley and the Open House there. It gave me a chance to meet with my fellow district commanders and talk to many individuals and families about The American Legion. This event is great way to learn what is going on with all the districts.