Mail Call
Mail Call: Happy 103rd birthday
March 12, 2025, was wounded Marine Lupe Gasca’s 103rd birthday.
Mail Call: USS Saint Paul crew seeks a memorial
The USS Saint Paul Association has initiated a fundraising campaign to establish a commemorative memorial in the state of Minnesota to honor the ship and the men who served on her. The association is currently in the application process with the Capital Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) and hopes to achieve final approval for the project at the end of 2025.
Mail Call: That building is more than just a building
The American Legion was founded in 1919 and was recognized by Congress that year with a national charter. The organization was created to advocate for veterans of World War I.
Chaplain: Morality and belief can’t be legislated
A command sergeant major, I worked for during my Army active-duty time in the 1980s commented how confused he was over religious and faith expression. As a military leader during his tour in Vietnam, he would have to discipline pagans if caught practicing solstice events.
Mail Call: It’s been an honor to serve Minnesota
First of all, I would like to say “thank you” for all of the many cards, gifts, blankets, flowers and prayers given to me over the past nine months. They must have worked because I’m getting stronger each day.
Commander: Minnesota impresses national commander
We just finished our week’s tour with our National Commander James LaCoursiere Jr.
There is time to register for Boys State
High school boys currently in their junior year are registering for the 2025 Boys State session at St. John’s University June 8-14 at www.mnboysstate.org.
ALR Director: Warmer weather is around the corner
Please make plans to attend the Minnesota American Legion Riders Department Convention in Willmar on July 11. This year we will elect a new MNALR director to a two-year term, as well as an assistant director to a one-year term, along with a secretary/treasurer to a one-year term.
NECman: Don’t be afraid to take on an officer role within your post, district, department
Spring is in the air, which means Girls Fastpitch Softball and American Legion Baseball. Our own Minnesota Twins are at their spring training too, so let’s start thinking along those lines for our youth. Get those teams registered.
Letter: Beware of any spoof emails claiming to be real messages
Nefarious forces are in action trying to deceive our veterans and most especially the officers in our department, district and posts.
Barnum schools pay tribute to veterans
Thank you to Barnum Public Schools for the wonderful tribute.
Bloomington Post 550 donates to 10th District Commander’s Project
Post 550 donated $3,000 to Every Third Saturday over the course of two months.