Daniel R Olsen Post 594

Air Force Reserve Birthday
2022-04-14 | MN
The United States Air Force Reserve celebrates its birthday every year on April 14th. The Air Force Reserve was created on April 14, 1948 soon after the establishment of the Air Force as a separate branch of service.

Silver Star Service Banner Day
2022-05-01 | MN
May 1st is Silver Star Service Banner Day, a time to recognize those who have been awarded The Silver Star Medal, and remember the sacrifices of our wounded and ill veterans. The Silver Star is described as the third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and is typically awarded for actions over a short-term and may be earned for specific acts in combat. Compare that to other types of medals for longer-term service, the Meritorious Service Medal, for example, which is awarded at the end of a military tour when conditions warrant.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day
2022-05-06 | MN
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a presidentially-approved holiday and is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May.
On Military Spouse Appreciation Day we honor the contributions and sacrifices made by military spouses. Their commitment and support help to keep our country safe. America’s military spouses are the backbone of the families who support our troops during mission, deployment, reintegration and reset. Military spouses are silent heroes who are essential to the strength of the nation, and they serve our country just like their loved ones.
In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the armed forces have special events and programs to inform, honor, and recognize military spouses around the world. Events range from spouse appreciation luncheons to educational workshops, and spouse employment fairs that pay tribute to military spouses.

VE Day
2022-05-08 | MN
Victory in Europe Day (or V-E Day) is celebrated on May 8. Nazi Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Forces of the WWII. This day in history marked the end of World War II in Europe, although the war would continue in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

Armed Forces Day
2022-05-21 | MN
Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. Thanks to President Harry S. Truman, it’s a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. President Truman led the effort to establish a holiday in order for citizens to unite and to honor our military heroes for their patriotic service in support of the United States of America.
Armed Forces Day is a joint celebration of all six branches of the U.S. military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force. The day honors all people currently serving in the U.S. armed forces. This includes the men and women who have served or are serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, including the National Guard and Reserve components.

Memorial Day
2022-05-30 | MN
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. Flags are at Half-Staff from sunrise to noon. Memorial Day is to remember the men and women who died while serving our country,

St. John's Eagantown Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
2022-05-30 10:00 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery, 4198 Blackhawk Rd, Eagan, 55122, United States
There will be a ceremony to honor veterans at the St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery on Memorial Day. The event will start at 10:00. Come join Post 594 and veteran’s families to honor the veterans.

Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
2022-05-30 10:30 - 10:45 | Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1930 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be a ceremony to honor veterans at the Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery on Memorial Day. The event will start at 10:30. Come join Post 594 and veteran’s families to honor the veterans.
Note: the cemetery is located behind the church.

Post 594 Memorial Day Ceremony
2022-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza, 1507 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
A Memorial Day ceremony will be hosted by Post 594. It will include short speeches, music and Taps. The event will be held at the Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza starting at 2:00 pm.
More details to come later.

D-Day
2022-06-06 | MN
On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The Normandy beaches were chosen because of the range of air cover, and it was the shortest distance from Great Britain. Five landing beaches were selected for the assault: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches. As dawn broke, the largest armada ever assembled began its assault on the beaches of Normandy. By the end of the day, the Atlantic Wall, (which took the Germans years to build), had fallen and the invasion was a success. The events of D-Day forged partnerships and reinforced trans-Atlantic bonds that remain strong today.

Army Birthday
2022-06-14 | MN
The official birthday of the United States Army is June 14th, 1775.

Flag Day
2022-06-14 | MN
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

Post 594 Flag Retirement Ceremony
2022-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Thomas Lake Park Pavilion, 4425 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
The flag retirement ceremony will be held on June 14 at 5:00 pm, at Thomas Lake Park Pavilion, 4425 Pilot Knob Road. Eagan. We will be joined by Boy and Girl Scouts, and members of our Legion Auxiliary. Please try to join us as we respectfully retire flags that are no longer serviceable.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
2022-06-23 | MN
June 23rd is the official Coast Guard Auxiliary birthday.

National Hire A Veteran Day
2022-07-25 | MN
Since 2017, July 25th is observed as National Hire A Veteran Day. Founded by Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale (who also founded Hire Our Heroes), Hire A Veteran Day is meant as a call to action for those who hire and those who apply.

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
2022-07-27 | MN
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is observed each year on July 27th. It is a time to remember as many as 50,000 American troops who died in the conflict (official sources vary on the actual number), and over 100,000 wounded, and thousands of prisoners of war.

National Buffalo Soldiers Day
2022-07-28 | MN
July 28th is National Buffalo Soldiers Day, the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in the United States military.
These troops served on the Western frontier after the Civil War. They served in a variety of ways including security, law enforcement, and other frontier-specific activities. In 1866, Congress passed legislation known as the Army Organization Act, which formalized the creation of six all-Black U.S. Cavalry and infantry units.

Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary
2022-07-29 | MN
The United States Army Chaplain Corps is a unique part of American military tradition. Said to be among the smallest unit in the U.S. Army, the Chaplain Corps predates Independence Day and since this unit began, chaplains have served in every American conflict.

Air Force Day
2022-08-01 | MN
Air Force Day is a celebration of airpower in the aftermath of WW II. This observance is slightly complicated due to the nature of American air power at the time, but the designation of Air Force Day was an important step toward the recognition of United States air superiority in both Europe and Asia at the time.
Air Force Day was last observed on August 1, 1949. The Air Force Birthday is celebrated on September 18th each year.

Coast Guard Day
2022-08-04 | MN
Coast Guard Day is held each year on August 4th to recognize and honor the efforts of The United States Coast Guard. This celebration is considered an “internal” event for active and reserve Coast Guard members, plus their civilian employees and retirees and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The Coast Guard still participates in Armed Forces Day and Armed Forces Week, but unlike their other military counterparts, they still have their own individual day to celebrate the accomplishments of this branch of the United States Military. The other four branches had their days (Air Force Day, Army Day, Navy Day, and Marine Corps Day) consolidated into Armed Forces Day.

National Purple Heart Day
2022-08-07 | MN
Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield, or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day and Purple Heart Appreciation Day. The holiday was first observed in 2014.

DoD Birthday
2022-08-10 | MN
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) was established August 10th, 1949.

Navajo Code Talkers Day
2022-08-14 | MN
National Navajo Code Talkers Day is August 14. This holiday honors the contributions of Native Americans who contributed to the United States war effort during WW II, as well as recognizing the evolution of U.S. code related to Native American languages and the participation of First Nations tribe members in U.S. military efforts from many conflicts.

National Airborne Day
2022-08-16 | MN
National Airborne Day, observed on August 16th each year, celebrates the accomplishments of Army parachute tradition.

September 11 Remembrance Ceremony
2022-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza, 1507 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
The Daniel R. Olsen American Legion Post 594 will conduct a remembrance ceremony for 9/11/2001 on Sept. 11, 2022 at 5 pm. at the City of Eagan Community Center Tribute Plaza, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN.
The event is free and open to the public and all are welcome! It will feature short speeches and community group participation.
Picture of the Eagan Tribute Plaza

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
2022-12-07 | MN
On Aug. 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Every year, remembrance events are held at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, culminating in a commemoration ceremony on Dec. 7.
Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A further 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed 188 aircraft.
The United States flag is lowered to Half-Staff on December 7th.

Eagan 9/11 Event - 2023
2023-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza, 1507 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
Come join the Eagan Police, Eagan Fire and Post 594 for a short but moving event to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. The event starts at 5:00 pm. The event will be held at the Eagan Tribute and Memorial Park.

Minnesota Medal of Honor Day
2024-03-25 | MN
On March 25th of each year, Minnesota and the nation observes Medal of Honor Day. On a national level it wasn’t until March 25, 1991, when Congress declared as a day to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients.” The date of March 25th is the anniversary of the first presentations of a Medal of Honor during the Civil War in 1863.
In 2009, the Minnesota 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 Senate. It was signed into law by Governor Tim Pawlenty that year.
Each year, the Governor will issue a proclamation declaring March 25th as Minnesota Medal of Honor Day.
At this time there are no living Medal of Honor recipients from the State of Minnesota.

National Medal of Honor Day
2024-03-25 | MN
National Medal of Honor Day is observed every year on March 25 and is dedicated to Medal of Honor Recipients. Each branch of the U.S. military awards the Medal of Honor to those who have distinguished themselves “conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity” above and beyond the call of duty, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs official site.

The Medal of Honor is awarded only to military members; it is awarded by Congress and is also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor. National Medal of Honor Day is a time to remember the sacrifices of men and women in uniform who have earned this highest of military honors.

Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
2024-03-29 09:00 - 09:20 | Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN, 55450, United States
Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be hosting a Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
What: 2024 Vietnam Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony Fort Snelling National Cemetery Complex
Who: Dr. Karl “Dave” Huth, Executive Cemetery Director
When: Friday, March 29, 2024, at 9 a.m. The ceremony will last approx. 20 minutes.
Where: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55450
Details: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Snelling National Cemetery will host a solemn Vietnam Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony, accompanied by a speech, a moment of silence, and the playing of Taps.
We are honoring Vietnam Veterans, families and survivors.
