MN Dept Convention 2022
2022-07-15, 2022-07-16 | Willmar Conference Center, 240 23rd St SE, Willmar, MN, 56201, United States
The 2022 Department Convention will be July 13-16 at the Willmar Conference Center in Willmar Minnesota, hosted by Austin F. Hanscom Post 167. The actual convention will start July 14, but some committee meetings will start on July 13 around 4 p.m., with the Department Executive Committee meeting at approximately 7 p.m. Registration is now open. Just download the registration form above, fill it out and mail it in.
See https://mnlegion.org/department-convention/ for more details.

The Wall That Heals
2022-07-19, 2022-07-20, 2022-07-21, 2022-07-22, 2022-07-23, 2022-07-24 | Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C.
The Wall That Heals will be at Rahn Park in Eagan from July 19 to 24.
More event and volunteer opportunity information to follow as the plan unfolds.

Membership Meeting - Jul 2022
2022-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on July 19, 2022. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

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.

Core Team Leadership Meeting - Aug 2022
2022-08-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 18:00. The meeting will be held at Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN.

103rd National Convention
2022-08-26, 2022-08-27, 2022-08-28, 2022-08-29, 2022-08-30 | 2022 National Convention, Milwaukee, WI, United States
The 103rd National Convention will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – August 26 – September 1, 2022.

103rd National Convention
2022-08-31, 2022-09-01 | 2022 National Convention, Milwaukee, WI, United States
The American Legion’s 103rd National Convention will take place in Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2022.

Patriot Day
2022-09-11 | MN
Patriot Day is September 11th. Flags are at Half-Staff from sunrise to sunset. The day is in memory of the people killed on the September 11th terrorist attacks of 2001. Watch for events around the community.

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

Membership Meeting - Sep 2022
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on September 20, 2022. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122
