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 […]
Sign up for the 2022 Department Calendar! You have all the important dates for the Minnesota American Legion, Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion and American Legion Riders — all in one place. And you get really cool photos of your Department […]
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 […]
BY NIKKI WENTLING | STARS AND STRIPES | AUGUST 4, 2021 WASHINGTON — Senate appropriators voted Wednesday to advance the largest-ever budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs, backing President Joe Biden’s 10% increase for the agency. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 25-5 to advance […]
The link below will take you to a video of why you should join Post 36, Fairmont MN. Great job! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dqq3Es4BOI
California Student Elected President of the 2021 American Legion Boys Nation; Alabama Student Elected Vice President WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2021) – Two prominent leaders emerged from The American Legion Boys Nation program Tuesday night. Ryan Jung, of Irvine, Calif., was elected President of The […]
(INDIANAPOLIS—July 19, 2021) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization warned Congress that the American people will “be furious,” if partisan gridlock causes a shutdown of the National Guard and delayed paychecks for its soldiers. “Congress and the White House need to act […]
Reuters: By Tim Reid | 8 MIN READ | JULY 20, 2021 6:07 AM UPDATED 14 MINUTES AGO GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (Reuters) – Jason Lilley was a special operations forces Marine Raider who fought in multiple battles in Iraq and Afghanistan during America’s longest war. […]
Washington Post: By Dan Lamothe | July 19, 2021 | Updated yesterday at 6:33 p.m. EDT The Biden administration is planning to temporarily house about 2,500 Afghans fleeing unrest in their home country at Fort Lee, Va., with expansion to other military bases possible in […]
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Are you a Veteran or do you know a Veteran who can benefit from learning how to golf from a professional? This is a free program granted by PGA HOPE Minnesota and facilitated by MNGOLF at U of M Les Bolstad Golf Course – Falcon […]
The American Legion Department of Minnesota It was a rather successful year for our legislative efforts. Your Department of Minnesota had a key role in the successful passage of the following: Three new Minnesota Veterans Homes. Groundbreaking will be Aug. 19 in Preston, Aug. 23 […]
BY NIKKI WENTLING | STARS AND STRIPES | JULY 16, 2021 WASHINGTON — A congressman from Florida wants active-duty military officers to take charge of Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, arguing the hospitals are plagued by crises and need a new leadership approach. Rep. […]
July 19, 1918: Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., is shot through the right leg with a machine gun during battle near Soissons, France. He is evacuated in the sidecar of a motorcycle before catching an automobile ride to a Paris apartment where his wife, Eleanor, […]
As you may already be aware, a renewal email was sent out this morning and unfortunately some of the emails had the wrong dues amount for the member’s post. This is not a discounted offer or a DMS solicitation. Although the email had the wrong […]
Minnesota American Legion Family Day at Target Field has been set for Sunday, July 25. Minnesota American Legion Commander Mark Dvorak will throw out the first pitch. Third District Commander Linda Dvorak will raise the Twins flag. Keith Deutsch will raise the American flag. And […]
Bcc: All Legion Leadership Media FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Raughter, Media Relations [email protected] or 317-630-1350 The American Legion Calls Biden’s Plan to Evacuate Afghan Allies a ‘Deep Disappointment’ WASHINGTON (July 8, 2021) – Calling the Taliban “the enemy of all human rights,” American […]
Opposition exists in chaplain role; other spots remain unopposed REDWOOD FALLS — The race for commander of the Department of Minnesota will be unchallenged at the annual convention. The Department of Minnesota Convention is slated for July 15-17 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel and is […]