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American Legion national commander joins President Trump for executive order reclassifying cannibis
WASHINGTON — American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley stood alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Thursday when the president issued an executive order to reclassify cannabis in a way that will allow FDA to legally conduct research into its therapeutic value for veterans.
Coming out of your shell at Minnesota Boys State
Boys State alumni describe how attending Boys State changed their lives and set them up for success in the future. "You get to have this new experience with all these other leaders from around the state."
Expert: Preventing suicide needs the entire public
ST. CLOUD — Preventing suicide is an enormous challenge. That was the message from Adam Walsh, an independent consultant to the Columbia Lighthouse Project, which collaborates with The American Legion in the “Be the One” mission of preventing veteran suicides.
NS/FR Committee visits the late Susan Edwards
Members of the committee and district commanders, along with other members sent from the districts, line up for a photo at the State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to the late Susan Edwards of Nisswa Post 627.
See which posts won Community Service Awards
Community Service Chairman Tom Clabo announced Community Service Winners at the Department Convention in July.
Fairmont Post 36 loads float with post and unit members in Truman
Fairmont Post 36 loads its float with Post 36 and Unit 36 members to participate in the Truman Days Parade.
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Coming out of your shell at Minnesota Boys State
Boys State alumni describe how attending Boys State changed their lives and set them up for success in the future. "You get to have this new experience with all these other leaders from around the state."
Veterans Day at Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley Post 1776 provided colors at a Veterans Day observance at Apple Valley High School.
WWII History Round Table: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
End of Pacific War – V-J Day Program 80th Anniversary. JOHN McMANUS, Author of TO THE END OF THE EARTH and JON PARSHALL will be joined by Veterans of the War in the Pacific to discuss the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb and the factors that led to the surrender of Japan to end World War II
Tango Alpha Lima: How to declutter your life, improve mental wellness
Army veteran Dan Kunze, who joined the National Guard after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, talks about his new role as co-host of the Warrior Money podcast on Yahoo Finance, mental health, time management and other topics. Kunze, who appeared in an earlier episode about his role as vice chairman of Task Force Movement, also discussed impostor syndrome for military veterans, national security, technology, and civic leadership.