Stars & Stripes: Bill allowing Global War on Terrorism Memorial on National Mall could set bad precedent, senator argues BY NIKKI WENTLING • STARS AND STRIPES • SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 WASHINGTON — An effort to pass legislation that would allow for the construction of a […]
Military.com: 20 Sep 2021 | Military.com | By Patricia Kime Military families and retirees who use retail pharmacies or the Tricare mail-order delivery system for their medications will see an increase in copayments in 2022, according to a notice to be published Tuesday in the […]
New York Times: By Dave Philipps | Sept. 20, 2021 FORT CARSON, Colo. — A taut line of soldiers crossed the sprawling Army post’s parade ground in the afternoon, hoisting flags draped with a rainbow of streamers from past deployments: Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, Germany, […]
Recently, we sat down with veterans from all branches of the military to hear about their experiences as members of the Minnesota American Legion. In this post, we interview U.S. Army veteran, Raymond Eiden, member of Falldin Post 555 and U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. […]
Effective Oct. 18, the Department of Veterans Affairs is launching its new Ask VA (AVA) system, which will replace the current Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS). IRIS is a web-based system that allows anyone to submit a question to the appropriate VA office, accessed […]
Twin Cities Pioneer Press Minnesota American Legion launching summer fastpitch for girls next summer Minnesota American Legion announced Thursday it will begin offering fastpitch softball for girls in 2022. The launch was approved at the Legion’s Minnesota Executive Committee during an Aug. 7 meeting. “Fastpitch […]
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 CONTACT: Tim Engstrom Mike Arvidson Director of Communications Director American Legion Dept. of Minnesota Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball tengstrom@mnlegion.org michaelarvidson@hotmail.com 952-679-0134 701-318-0926 Minnesota American Legion to launch fastpitch softball for girls […]
By Tim Engstrom EAGAN — Roger Myren didn’t have an underlying health condition. He didn’t have diabetes or asthma. He wasn’t obese. He was a healthy 69-year-old man. Yet COVID-19 hit him hard, nearly taking his life. A Harvard-educated pulmonary physician entered his case into […]
Join today by clicking here. ROYALTON — New Department Membership Director Paul Hassing said the theme for this year’s membership drive is “You’re Worth It.” It’s what he says when prospective members ask why they should pay the dues amount. “What we do matters. Your […]
CLUB MANAGER ANOKA AMERICAN LEGION Resumes are now being accepted for the position of Club Manager. Anyone interested can send or drop off their resume at American Legion Post 102 c/o Adjutant 400 West Main Street Anoka, MN 55303 763-421-0883
Marine Times By Philip Athey Sep 8, 09:22 AM ARLINGTON, Virginia ― At the end of August a large crowd gathered around the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, to pay respects to the 13 service members that died on Aug. 26 while defending the gates of Hamid […]
Military Times By Leo Shane III Sep 8, 01:50 PM Cadets line up outside Lee Barracks on the campus of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. (Army) White House officials have asked for the resignation of multiple members of the military academies’ advisory boards who were appointed by President […]
Veterans preach importance of communication, seeking help, in wake of Van De Water’s death Matt Spillane Poughkeepsie Journal Kyle Van De Water’s death spread a veil of grief over veterans throughout the Hudson Valley this week. It also gave them an opportunity to let each […]
Military Times By Leo Shane III Sep 7, 02:13 PM Blue Water Vietnam veterans are getting their disability benefits paid out by the Department of Veterans Affairs, but it might not be exactly how much they deserve, according to a new watchdog report. The VA Inspector General’s Office found that while department staff […]
Veteran from Lake Kiowa, Texas, Elected National Commander of The American Legion PHOENIX (Sept. 2, 2021) – Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization’s 102nd national convention. He first joined the nation’s […]
PHOENIX — Three Minnesota Legionnaires gave classes on Monday, Aug. 30, at the 102nd National Convention. Past 6th District Commander Paul Edwards gave one on writing resolutions. Past 8th District Commander Jennifer Havlick gave one on mentorship and Department Chaplain Kelley Adelsman spoke about volunteering […]
PHOENIX — Woman and men should be required to sign up for the draft, and not just men. That was the topic of a presentation by Past American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan of Wisconsin before the Legion’s National Security Commission on Saturday, Aug. 28. […]
PHOENIX (August 26, 2021) – James W. “Bill” Oxford, national commander of The American Legion, issued the following statement about today’s terrorist attacks in Afghanistan: “As an organization of wartime veterans, The American Legion profoundly feels sorrow for the needless loss of life that occurred […]
Aug. 26, 1982: The American Legion, at its national convention in Chicago, presents a check for $1 million to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, making it the single largest contributor to the monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The road to its dedication […]
By Christina Estes After two years of debate, Phoenix leaders have unanimously approved the sale of a city-owned lot that houses Arizona’s oldest American Legion Post. The 1.7-acre site at Seventh Avenue and Polk Street will include 132 units, a mix of market rate and lower income, […]
Recently, we sat down with ten veterans from all branches of the military to hear about their experiences as members of the Minnesota American Legion. In this first of three posts, we interview U.S. Army veteran, Steve Fosness, member of Fairmont Post 36, U.S. Marine […]
Lippert represents Minnesota in Washington, D.C. By Kevin Mertens – Staff Writer | Aug 22, 2021 Noah Lippert, who is going to be a senior at Maple River High School this fall, has had quite a summer. Lippert, who lives on a farm north of Easton, not […]
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Afghanistan veterans made the Middle East and the world a safer place Aug. 18, 2021 Dear Afghanistan veterans of Minnesota, The American Legion Department of Minnesota respects the sacrifices made by our Afghanistan veterans and salutes you for your service in an unconventional warzone over […]
13 News: Author: Mike Gooding | Published: 6:05 PM EDT August 18, 2021 | Updated: 6:25 PM EDT August 18, 2021 WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is currently averaging 20 C-17 flights out of Afghanistan every 24 hours. So far, about 5,000 people have been […]
Attributable to Department Commander Tom Fernlund Aug. 18, 2021 Dear Afghanistan veterans of Minnesota, The American Legion Department of Minnesota respects the sacrifices made by our Afghanistan veterans and salutes you for your service in an unconventional warzone over the course of 20 years. You […]
NEW YORK TIMES: By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman | Aug. 17, 2021 WASHINGTON — Classified assessments by American spy agencies over the summer painted an increasingly grim picture of the prospect of a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and warned of the […]
And a farewell was given to the VA&R admin assistant By Tim Engstrom REDWOOD FALLS — Department Service Officer Jeremy Wolfsteller announced to the Department Executive Committee and others watching in person and from home that VA&R Administrative Assistant Heather Larson will be moving on. […]
State lawmakers pass Veterans Restorative Justice Act By Tim Engstrom ST. PAUL — It was a rather successful year for veterans-related legislative efforts. The American Legion, along with other participants of the Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force, and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, had a […]
BY NIKKI WENTLING | STARS AND STRIPES | AUGUST 10, 2021 WASHINGTON — Veterans struggling with mental health conditions will be eligible to receive service dogs through a pilot program approved by Congress. Congress finalized a bill Friday that orders the Department of Veterans Affairs […]