Veterans Day 2013 poster November 11 is Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to honoring all who have served in America’s armed forces. It was originally known as Armistice Day because the armistice or temporary cessation of hostilities for World War I took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh... Continue Reading →
TAPS 150 This year (2012) is the 150th Anniversary of TAPS. Events are planned to celebrate the event. The bugle call Taps has, for 150 years, held a special place in our American heritage. Originally conceived as a replacement signal to order lights out at the end of the day in the military, the call... Continue Reading →
Posted 2/3/2012 Updated 2/3/2012 by Col. Bob ThompsonOffice of Air Force Reserve Public Affairs 2/3/2012 - WASHINGTON -- The Air Force plans to retire 82 Air Force Reserve Command aircraft and make other changes in the command in the next few years, according to Pentagon officials Feb. 3. States impacted are Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi,... Continue Reading →
Michael “Mike” Colalillo, 86, of Duluth, the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient of Minnesota, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Ecumen Bayshore Care Center. Mike was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Hibbing, the son of Carlo and Victoria (Jannone) Colalillo. He served in the United States Army during World War II.... Continue Reading →
Join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota Veterans community on June 13, 2009 at the State Capitol grounds as Minnesota Honors Vietnam Era Veterans, an event to celebrate, remember and honor all Veterans who served during the Vietnam era. Vietnam Veterans served our nation with pride and dignity. This gathering will unite... Continue Reading →
~ New license plate available to parents and spouses of those killed in active military service ~ Gold Star Plate Saint Paul - Family members of fallen soldiers joined with Governor Tim Pawlenty and First Lady Mary Pawlenty today to unveil a new license plate commemorating Minnesota’s fallen military heroes. The Minnesota Gold Star License... Continue Reading →
The annual Air Force Sergeants Association / Air Force Association Awards Banquet is being held at the Ft. Snelling Officers Club on April 18, 2009 from 1800 to 2115. The registration form is due NLT April 11, 2009. Come for a grand time and support the local awardees. If you can't attend, you can also... Continue Reading →
Governor Pawlenty has proclamed April 2009 to be the "Month of the Military Child" Children of service members deal with many issues unique to their situation. Some move frequently, worry about a loved one in harm’s way or just feel the stress of being separated from a parent for extend periods of time. All of... Continue Reading →
Division 8 and Chapter 872 are proud to host our combined Division 8/9 convention in O’Fallon, Illinois on April 30, May 1 & 2, 2009. There are only a few more days before the Conference Registration goes up to $100. The deadline is 11 April to receive the $85. cost. At this time, I have only received... Continue Reading →
The Vietnam Moving Wall is making a special stop at the Minnesota State Cemetery in Little Falls on October 23 to 27. The wall will be on display 24 hours a day. On Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. there will be a special program. The event will include a special program honoring military men... Continue Reading →
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