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DSO: Minnesota welcomes American Legion’s deputy director of claims and benefits
On Monday, Jan. 13, we had the privilege of hosting American Legion Deputy Director of Claims and Benefits Philip Du at our VBA Regional Office and American Legion National Claims Office, located in the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling.
Mail Call: Minnesotans want a state memorial for EMS personnel
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary first year for the MN State EMS LoDD Memorial Foundation. Thanks to your support, our vision of honoring EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Mail Call: Bayport Post 491 goes big
My members asked that I send this in.
Mail Call: Congressional research item threatens VA disability pay
It’s called “Introduce Means-Testing for Eligibility for VA’s Disability Compensation.”
Chaplain: Should old acquaintance be forgot?
The Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne” might very well still be sung at gatherings on Dec. 31. It invites us to bid farewell which didn’t serve to usher in better in the coming year. Do you observe this social holiday: at home, with friends and family or out watching a ball drop from a tower or fireworks? For me, it is at home with quietness.
Commander: On Top Gun, Legislature and Testimonial
Happy 2025 everyone. My 2024 ended on a great note. On Christmas eve, I drove to our post to meet a young Naval Officer, Briana Polhocky, from Zimmerman. Not only is she a F18 pilot, she is also the first female Top Gun instructor. Very impressive!
American Legion posts must file 990 annually
Minnesota American Legion HQ has received a lot of calls asking whether posts are required to file taxes. The answer is YES, YES, YES!
NECman: There is a lot of Legion activity on the horizon
Happy New Year to all! May we all have a good 2025 with better health and doing more Buddy Checks to take care of our fellow veterans. “Be the One.”
Membership Director: Rising costs are challenging all across the USA, and for members
As you know, this is the time of year that we start our membership slide. As of today, we are in 10th place for membership in the country, and it would really be great to get back into the top five.
NECman: Winter brings district conferences, trip to D.C.
Donna and I hope you all had a very good Thanksgiving. Everyone has so much to be thankful for, some may take a little looking around for, but I promise it is there.
Guest columnist: LSS CORE provides support for veterans, families
Military service can have a long-range impact on service members and their families. From managing financial concerns to maintaining healthy relationships or caring for loved ones with a disability — active service, deployment and returning to civilian life each have their own challenges.
Letter: Leave donation to your post
Although I live in an “old folks” home called Knollwood in Washington, D.C., which was established 62 years ago by Mamie Eisenhower for widows of servicemen, I am a regular reader of The Minnesota Legionnaire because of two veterans in Owatonna.