Military
Car show coming to Fort Snelling
FORT SNELLING — The 934th Airlift Wing will host a car show for all military retirees at Military Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 3.
What’s it like to be out in the blind with a disabled veteran hunting turkeys?
CAMP RIPLEY — Ray Nagengast, a disabled veteran and American Legion member of Buffalo Post 270, was one of the 34 disabled veterans who signed up as hunters for the 20th Veterans with Disabilities Turkey Hunt.
Veterans omnibus bill signed into law
ST. PAUL — In all of the hubbub at the State Capitol, one piece of business got done early.
This World War II veteran served in the Forgotten Theater; now he is 100
BAGLEY — In 1924, you could buy a new house for $7,720, a car for $265 and gas was 11 cents per gallon. It was the first year New York City hosted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jimmy Carter was born that year, as was George H.W. Bush.
National Commander Seehafer speaks at Moorhead Post 21
MOORHEAD — Purpose and relevance.
Nation’s longest-living Gold Star Mother honored in Big Lake
Big Lake High School and Big Lake Post & Unit 147 hosted a special event called Stellabration on Jan. 6, with a special appearance from the King himself, Elvis Presley.
Patrol was better than base politics and cleaning latrines
“If Russia invaded Europe, our mission was to hold the line for two weeks, but in reality, we had somewhere between two hours and two days before our unit would be overran."
Vietnam Veterans Day to be honored at Forest Lake post
FOREST LAKE — American Legion Post 225 in Forest Lake is hosting its Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony for the 17th year.
Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants tour Midwestern states
All concerts are free and open to the public though tickets are required.
One of the final Tarawa veterans recalls battle from 80 years ago
ALBERT LEA — On a hot November day 80 years ago, 21-year-old Pfc. Lupe Gasca found himself on the other side of the world, wading through a chest deep lagoon with Japanese bullets hitting the water to his left and right. Now 101 years old, the lifelong resident of Albert Lea recalls his involvement in one of the defining battles of World War II — the Battle of Tarawa.
National HQ offers 3-year memberships
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 8,000 American Legion members have taken advantage of the new multiyear membership option for renewals and new joins. Ready to lock-in a three year membership before the national per-capita dues increase goes into effect? It’s easy. Here’s how: