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The Story Behind the Stars

About the Project During World War II a banner with a gold star was presented to the families of the fallen. The Stories Behind the Stars Initiative was created to organize one central digital location to collect the stories of… Continue Reading →

Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus

The 2022 Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the first-ever Veterans Omnibus Bill that included funding for a service bonus payable to eligible Veterans who served from 9/11/01 to 8/30/21. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is honored to… Continue Reading →

Defense Department Announces Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal

JULY 5, 2022 Today, the Secretary of Defense established the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal to commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans who were instrumental in the development of our Nation’s atomic and nuclear weapons programs. Our Nation’s long-standing… Continue Reading →

Rosemount Retiree Activity Day 2022

The Twin Cities Area Military Retiree Council is announcing the Retiree Activity Day (RAD) for 2022 on August 5th. It will be held at the Rosemount Community Center & National Guard Armory, 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount Minnesota 55068. Registrations… Continue Reading →

Flag Day 2022

On June 14th (Flag Day), Eagan Post 594 held a flag retirement ceremony at Thomas Lake Park. Assisting with the event was the Eagan Auxiliary, Boy Scout Troops 446 and 449, Girl Scout Troops 57891, 58215, 27490, 19009 and 17658.

Eagan Firefighter named Minnesota American Legion Firefighter of the Year

On the morning of November 13, 2021, Firefighter Paul Burgett was responding to a vehicle crash that was caused by icy roads in Eagan, Minnesota.  While responding to the initial highway crash, Firefighter Burgett and his team witnessed a second,… Continue Reading →

Eagan Memorial Day 2022

A Memorial Day ceremony was hosted May 30th by Post 594 at the Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza starting at 2:00 pm.  The event featured a Color Guard consisting of Post 594, the Eagan Fire Department and the Eagan Police Department. The… Continue Reading →

St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

At 10:00 on May 30, 2022, Post 594 held a ceremony to honor veterans at the St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery for Memorial Day.  Veteran’s families came to honor the veterans. Echo taps was played by Eagan High School students Aaron… Continue Reading →

Eagan High School Military Recognition Ceremony 2022

On May 26, 2022, Eagan High School and Post 594 held a Military Recognition Ceremony for three students entering the military after high school. The event featured Kelly Krohn signing the National Anthem. The students recognized were Ethan Brockberg, Evan… Continue Reading →

Veteran Suicide Prevention – Free Gun Locks

The MN Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is partnering with the VA Healthcare System to distribute free gun locks. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a locked gun can mean the difference between a tragic outcome and a… Continue Reading →

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