“The Merchant Marine Service has repeatedly proved its right to be considered as an integral part of our fighting team. Its efforts have contributed in great part to our success.” -Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, April 23, 1944 The Mariners of Military Sealift Command continue to stand the watch as they... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for COVID -10 from May 22 to 24, 2020
The President and Governor Walz issue proclamations Honoring the Victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Our Nation mourns for every life lost to the coronavirus pandemic, and we share in the suffering of all those who endured pain and illness from the outbreak. Through our grief, America stands steadfast and united against the invisible enemy. ... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for COVID-19 on May 19, 2020
Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Minnesotans Who Have Lost Their Lives Due to COVID-19 [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and on the 19th... Continue Reading →
Armed Forces Day 2020
Proclamation on Armed Forces Day, 2020 In times of war and peace alike, on land, at sea, in the skies, in cyberspace, and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, the men and women of our Nation’s Armed Forces serve with honor and distinction and stand ready to selflessly defend our Nation. On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day 2020
May 15 every year is Peace Officers Memorial Day. On that day unless it falls on Armed Forces Day, flags are lowered to half-staff. President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as a tribute to peace officers and in honor of the officers who, through their courageous... Continue Reading →
Month of the Military Child 2020
In April, Minnesotans across the state celebrate the "Month of the Military Child." It is estimated that over 15,000 children in Minnesota have been affected by a parent's deployment. In recognition of their sacrifice, we take the time to celebrate children of Service Members and Veterans during this month. This celebration was created by former... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on January 17, 2020
Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Fire Chief Daryl ‘Taddy’ Drusch In honor and remembrance of Howard Lake Fire Chief Daryl “Taddy” Drusch, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings from sunrise until sunset on... Continue Reading →
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2019
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Event Pearl Harbor 78th Remembrance Day Event - "a date which will live in infamy." An event to remember and honor the 2,403 members of the armed services and civilians who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and that led to the United States entering World War... Continue Reading →
Veterans Day 2019
Veterans Day poster November is Veterans and Military Families Month and it's all about you. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who... Continue Reading →
Lakeville Pan-O-Prog Vietnam Memorial Wall
The biggest to date Vietnam Traveling Wall is coming to Lakeville, Minnesota on July 8 to 14, 2019. The wall will be behind Hasse Arena and open 24/7. Other events take place at Hasse Arena including Veterans Hall of Heroes, Military History Displays, USO show, seminars and education. The Hasse Arena is located at 8525... Continue Reading →