Let’s see our state lawmakers and tell them to support veterans ST. PAUL — Veterans Day on the Hill 2024 will be April 17. American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer will be the keynote speaker. Veterans, their supporters, news media and the general public are invited. The DAV of Minnesota will provide a free... Continue Reading →
Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus now available
NOTE: The deadline to apply is June 30, 2024 The 2022 Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the first-ever Veterans Omnibus Bill that included funding for a service bonus payable to eligible Veterans who served from 9/11/01 to 8/30/21. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is honored to facilitate this program for eligible Veterans,... Continue Reading →
Twin Cities Auto Show 2024: Military Appreciation Night
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 all Military Professionals receive Free Entrance to the Twin Cities Auto Show. Guests and family members accompanying military professionals will receive $7 off gate admission. Everyone who attends Military Appreciation Night will receive a mini US Flag. The hours for the Twin Cities Auto Show on April 2nd is 4:00... Continue Reading →
Veterans Day 2023
State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program The State of Minnesota Veterans Day Event will take place Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Community Center. Veterans Memorial Community Center8055 Barbara AvenueInver Grove Heights, MN Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the official program starting at 10. Veterans Day Information and Events:... Continue Reading →
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser – Rochester, MN
Support the Air Force Sergeants Association - Chapter 858 on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm at the Texas Roadhouse - Rochester location. And get some great food at the same time. 10% Donation Night for Air Force Sergeants Association. Present the flyer below at the Rochester location and Texas Roadhouse... Continue Reading →
Veterans Career Fair – May 3, 2023
ALL veterans, current service members, their spouses, and Gold Star families are invited to this year's 17th annual career fair event! May 3, 2023 | 2-6pmIN-PERSON event at the Heritage Center6155 Earle Brown Drive | Brooklyn Center, MNView list of participating employers and other exhibitors Are you looking for a higher salary and a great... Continue Reading →
Month of the Military Child – April 2023
In April, Minnesotans across the state celebrate the "Month of the Military Child." It is estimated that more than 23,000 children in Minnesota have at least one parent or guardian currently serving on military duty. In recognition of their sacrifice, we take the time to celebrate children of Service Members and Veterans during this month.... Continue Reading →
The Wall That Heals at Saint Thomas Academy May 26 to 29, 2023
What is The Wall That Heals? It is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that travels across the country. The exhibit honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women... 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.