Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Pope County Sheriff Deputy Josh Owen Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Josh Owen. “Deputy Owen was... Continue Reading →
MN Medal of Honor Day – March 25
In 2009, the House passed HF433/SF236, which designated March 25 as Medal of Honor Day. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Obermueller (DFL-Eagan) and Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL-Eagan), the bill honors Minnesotans who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, which was first presented on that date in 1863. The bill passed unanimously in the House and... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays 2022
Whatever you celebrate this time of the year, AFSA 858 wishes you and yours the best of holidays. And we wish you the best for the next year. We also wish that all of our service men and women who are deployed, return to us safe and sound.
Veterans Day 2022
2022 State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program The official State of Minnesota Veterans Day will be back in person this year at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights. The event will kick off with a free community breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. The official program will start at 10 a.m. featuring remarks... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on November 9, 2022
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Assistant Fire Chief James Scanlon Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Assistant Fire Chief James “Jimmy”... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on October 9, 2022
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, in accordance with Public Law 107–51, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. President Biden calls on all Americans to participate in this observance with appropriate programs and activities and by renewing... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on September 25, 2022
Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters Governor Tim Walz today directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 25, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. This order occurs annually... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on September 11
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day on September 11In observance of the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has ordered that United States and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings Sunday. “September... Continue Reading →
Family Days 2022
Chapter 858 will be participating at the Family Days for the 934th AW (Aug 6th) and 133rd AW (Aug 21st). Our Chapter will have a booth making/selling popcorn and snow cone's. If you would like to volunteer, please send an e-mail to webmaster@afsa858.org. Time/location for both dates: 0930 - 1000 hours show time at the AFSA... Continue Reading →
The Story Behind the Stars
About the Project During World War II a banner with a gold star was presented to the families of the fallen. The Stories Behind the Stars Initiative was created to organize one central digital location to collect the stories of the 421,000+ Americans who were killed during World War II. These stories will be digitally... Continue Reading →