Veterans
National Commander: Exploitation of veterans should be illegal again
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends,
Osseo Post 172 to host VA suicide-prevention training
As a bonus, wings will be provided to attendees.
Gabe Keith was in Baghdad when the Saddam statue fell
“They didn’t use us for the sexiest missions,” Keith said. “They aren’t going to send a Marine platoon for the most dangerous situations, but we always showed up for duty. My squad was reliable. We had to be available for every rotation.”
Herke retires from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Services Brad Lindsay is in the role of interim commissioner.
VA debuts vans for bringing medical care to the veterans
ST. PAUL — The Minneapolis VA Health Care System presented its new Mobile Medical Unit on Oct. 3 outside the Catholic Charities Opportunity Center in St. Paul.
Ride for the Stones raises $16,000
The ride broke all records; 126 bikes and 40 riders, “many” non-riders and a huge number of raffle items and food, raising over $16,000 to enable the purchased nearly 80 pavers.
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.
DSO: Legionnaires don’t have to pay to file VA claims
Veterans should never have to worry about predators seeking to exploit their claims for financial gain.
$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.
