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Veterans Day 2011

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

Veterans In Piping Training Program

For Veterans, National Guard and Reserves Veterans In Piping (VIP) is an intensive free 20-week Training Program in Welding and Piping Industry related skills. Upon successful completion, including achieving a minimum of two pipe welding certifications you will

Frank Buckles, Last Known U.S. Doughboy, Dies

WASHINGTON (February 28, 2011) - Frank Woodruff Buckles, who lied about his age to enlist in the Army in 1917 and became the last known U.S. veteran of World War I, died on February 27, 2011 at the

Governor Dayton Announces retired Major General Larry Shellito to Lead the Department of Veterans Affairs

Respected former Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard to direct agency serving veterans and their families Saint Paul (January 12, 2011) – Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of retired Major General Larry Shellito, who recently

Minnesota American Legion Day

Passed by the MN House and Senate and then signed by the Governor on March 8, 2010, September 16th is designated as American Legion Day in Minnesota. The American Legion was chartered by Congress on September 16, 1919.

Retired Air Force Col Kenneth Wofford dies

Retired Air Force Col Kenneth Wofford died on Sunday, September 5th. Mr. Wofford served in World War II with the 99th Squadron which is referred to as the Tuskegee Airman. He was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery