Author: Mike Maxa

TO: MDVA Stakeholders and Veteran Suicide Prevention Allies                                                                           […]

MDVA COVID Distance Learning Support Grant Veterans Home conducting COVID testing September is National Preparedness Month Resources for more information  While working during COVID-19 continues to be challenging, our mission gives us strength: “Serving Minnesota Veterans, their dependents and survivors by connecting them with the […]

September is Suicide Prevention Month. This month – and every month – you can take action to help prevent suicide. Simple acts of support can make a real difference to someone going through a difficult time. Check in with a phone call, send a text […]

MY AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY   My children live some distance from here, and my dear wife recently passed away.  Our local legion post has always been a haven of friendship and social networking, but in recent years has given support in many ways, not merely […]

The following letter was written in 1964 by then National Commander Judge Foley. His letter published in the Legion magazine applies to today’s unrest and how history repeats itself if we do not learn from it. By Dan Foley National Commander The American Legion January, […]

The American Legion National Executive Committee Held on Electronic Mail 2020 Resolution Page 1 of 2 Resolution No.: 5 Title: Vision, Mission, Values and Motto of The American Legion Origin: Finance Commission Subcommittee on Resolutions Recommendation Approved □ Rejected □ Referred to: □ Other Action […]

31 Jul 2020 Military.com | By Patricia Kime After a yearlong delay, veterans from World War II through Vietnam who need around-the-clock care from a loved one can apply for the Department of Veterans Affairs‘ family caregiver program, starting Oct. 1. The VA announced Friday in the Federal Register that the […]

Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 31-Jul-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 1024916 18% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 54463 0.009657 0.053139 % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 47289 0.008385 87%   Total Deaths: 1600 […]

Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 24-Jul-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source; Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 905315 0.160516844 % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 48721 0.008638475 0.053817 % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 42524 0.007539716 0.872806   Total Deaths: 1561 […]

That Other Virus By James W. “Bill” Oxford There is a virus in America that could cause more long-term destruction than COVID-19. Just as the novel coronavirus can quickly devastate a healthy body this other virus threatens lives, neighborhoods and infrastructures. No person or place […]

Army Times: Congress approves bill giving federal support to veterans treatment courts Harm Venhuizen | 15 hours ago A bill that would help give a second chance to veterans who’ve committed nonviolent crimes has moved to the president’s office to be signed into law. The […]

  15 Jul 2020 | Military.com | By Patricia Kime Proposed amendments to the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act would add three diseases to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ list of illnesses presumed to be linked to Agent Orange — measures that, if approved, […]

1. Which of the following best describes your relationship with the American Legion? I am a Veteran member of The American Legion, Department of Minnesota 59.9%  /  242 Responses I am a member of The American Legion Auxiliary  40 .3%   /  163 Responses I am […]

Good morning Legionnaires and veterans advocates, today is Tuesday, July 14, 2020, which is National Mac & Cheese Day, Pandemonium Day, National Tape Measure Day and Shark Awareness Day. The rest of this week in Legion History: July 16, 1927: The initial 213 acres of […]

The Veterans home at Silver Bay is in need of the following items. If you can donate please do what you can. Thank you in advance for helping out the Veterans at Silver Bay! Wanted Items: Candy                  […]

Military Times: Majority of military families say they lack support upon transitioning out, survey finds Zach England | 20 hours ago Although Department of Defense officials say they like to “recruit the member, but retain the family,” there will naturally always be people transitioning out […]

Military.com: In US Military First, the Air Force Has Picked a Woman as Top Enlisted Leader 19 Jun 2020 Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk The next top Air Force enlisted leader is a woman, the first to ever serve as the highest ranking enlisted non-commissioned […]

Legionnaires, The popular website “War on the Rocks” published a commentary this week that was critical of Veterans’ Preference. That commentary can be found here: https://warontherocks.com/2020/06/is-veterans-preference-bad-for-the-national-security-workforce/ National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford’s response to the piece can be found below. Please feel free  to distribute […]

Members, Below was posted on the GCB website this morning. Attached are the Frequently Asked Questions, Executive Order 20-63 and Form LG272.   May 28, 2020 June 1 Restart – Frequently asked questions:   Executive Order to Assist Veterans and Fraternal Organizations:  Governor Walz signed Executive […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2020   Olya Voytovich (Tester) | 202.224.2868 Sam Runyon (Manchin) | 202.740.6241 Karolina Wasiniewska (Blumenthal) | 202.224.0335 Martha Spieker (Hirono) | 202.365.7943 Sarah Weinstein (Shaheen) | 202.224.8028 Aaron Jacobs and Laura Epstein (Hassan) | 202.816.2057   Tester, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Critical 48-Hour […]

page 1 Veterans Affairs recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments; Step follows work between Treasury, IRS, VA WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced today that recipients of VA benefits will […]

The American Legion APR 17, 2020 As social distancing guidelines continue, American Legion departments, districts and posts face challenges with conducting meetings. There are many options for holding virtual meetings where participants can join in remotely, contribute to the discussion, vote and participate in other […]

Good morning Legionnaires, I want to thank The American Legion family for all you are doing for The American Legion Department of Minnesota in these unprecedented times. I see an opportunity for our Department to come out of this crisis a stronger more efficient organization. […]

Dear GI Bill Students, We realize you may be dealing with difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may be able to help. The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) is offering temporary financial relief if you are unable to pay your […]

Subject: Corona Virus Relief Act) on 3/30/2020 at 9:29 pm which was a White Paper developed by Davy Leghorn of our Washington Office. This an opportunity for departments and posts to help offset some employee costs as well help the employees during this period where […]