Veterans
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.
DSO: A challenge for heroes: St. Augusta Post 621 vs. Hastings Post 47
In the heartland of Minnesota, where communities thrive on the spirit of giving, two American Legion posts embarked on a remarkable mission. It all began with a challenge — a challenge to make a difference in the lives of veterans, their families and the entire community.
‘Just because you have a blue hat, it doesn’t mean you don’t know anything’
MONTGOMERY — American Legion members who wear blue caps matter the most, said American Legion National Vice Commander Raymond Vail at the Appreciation Rally on March 2 at Montgomery Post 79.
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.
Minnesota Commander: Credit belongs to members and supporters
We have the honor of hosting National Commander Daniel Seehafer from April 14 through the 18. Please look at the website for locations and see if you can attend any of his stops. We need to show him how great the Department of Minnesota is. The national commander will be at Veterans Day on the Hill on April 17.
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:
Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus still available
ST. PAUL — The American Legion worked hard to ensure this bonus goes to all veterans residing in Minnesota, not just ones who entered the military from Minnesota.
Meet Minnesota’s PTSD doctor
Socrates, the great founder of Western philosophy, served as a hoplite in the Athenian army in the Peloponnesian War — at the siege of Potidaea in 432 BC, assault on Delium in 424 BC and the defense of Amphipolis BC in 422 BC. Hoplites were foot soldiers armed with spears and shields, commonly fighting in close formation. They were the infantry.
Bill lets counties help fund Veterans Day
ST. PAUL — It’s early in the short legislative session, and The American Legion already is working on getting laws passed that benefit veterans.
Know the Minnesota American Legion Legislative Priorities
We call on lawmakers to provide meaningful tax relief. The state has a large budget surplus and can afford to reduce how it taxes charities involved in gambling. Our posts pay more in charitable taxes than they give to the charities they support. Let’s help our veterans by cutting state taxes on charitable gambling.
Thrift store in Hibbing donates $10,000 to Silver Bay Veterans Home
HIBBING — The Silver Bay Veterans Home was delighted to accept a generous $10,000 donation from the Veterans Community Thrift Store in Hibbing. This donation will be used to purchase a van to help transport residents to events and other social and leisure activities in the community.