Veterans
Legislative stance on charitable gambling for 2024
There is plenty of debate over what happened in 2023, but what are nonprofit organizations asking from the 2024 Legislature?
Get set for the Holiday Decorated Vehicle Parade
MINNEAPOLIS — Help spread holiday cheer to veterans in the VA Medical Center and in the Minneapolis Veterans Home by participating in or watching the Holiday Decorated Vehicle Parade.
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.
Never forget we take care of veterans
The American Legion’s mission of “Be the One” is happening for a reason.
Son keeps father’s legacy alive
RED WING — It’s 1944. Radio operator Merrel L. Duncan of Dundee has returned from a mission aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress. He is back at his quarters at Bassingbourn in England, writing in his diary.
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.