Military
Book documents Post-9/11 veterans from Minnesota
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum has produced a new book documenting the stories of veterans from the Land of 10,000 Lakes who fought in the Global War on Terrorism.
Senate approves defense bill with largest pay raise for troops in 22 years
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a compromise $886 billion defense bill on Wednesday that will give service members the largest pay raise in more than two decades and invest in efforts to counter threats around the world.
Minnesota American Legion hands out Outstanding Enlisted Awards
ST. CLOUD — The Minnesota American Legion Outstanding Enlisted Awards are an annual tradition.
VA makes St. Cloud Vet Center Outstation official
ST. CLOUD — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday, Dec. 1, that a new Vet Center would come to St. Cloud. The American Legion Department of Minnesota has pushed for Minnesota to receive three Vet Centers since 2011, noting the most urgent need was in St. Cloud.
American Legion Suicide Prevention Coalition hosts training in Osseo
OSSEO — The American Legion Suicide Prevention Coalition hosted a S.A.V.E. training session on Thursday.
Rick Cross transitioned from war to civilian life via public service
CHARLOTTE — In the late 1960s, the military was taking 5,000 men per month in Minnesota alone. It was the height of the Vietnam War.
$32 million Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum breaks ground
CAMP RIPLEY — With about 300 people in attendance and a World War II-era Navy bulldozer at the ready, the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum broke ground Sept. 17 on its new site outside of Camp Ripley.
Legion has presence at 934th Airlift Wing Family Day
The Minnesota American Legion had a presence at the 934th Airlift Wing Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station