June 2009
The Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary
Legionnaire
Vietnam Honor Day slated June 13
A day has been set aside to honor Minnesota's Vietnam War era veterans at the Capitol. It will be held Saturday June 13 and will include a program, a model Vietnam Wall, and entertainment.
Talking Vietnam Blues
Brad Stone didn't know much about the Marines when he signed up, but he knew where he was going.
Going to war in a glider
Ray Nagell didn't volunteer for glider duty, but then nobody did.
Calendar picture contest inaugurated
The Minnesota American Legion will have a Calendar Picture Contest with the winners published in the annual calendar.
Veterans do all right at Legislature
In a year of a huge budget deficit, veterans spending was maintained and there were even a few new initiatives that passed the Minnesota Legislature.
The Legionnaire Collection
From past issues of the Minnesota Legionnaire, men and women of Minnesota tell their stories of service to their country during times of crisis. Living history.
What's Happening
Your guide to what's happening in The American Legion and around the state of Minnesota.
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