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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 →

Post 594 becomes Charter Partner of Troop 449

The Daniel R. Olsen American Legion Post 594, located in Eagan, is pleased to announce that it is chartering BSA Scout Troop 449, also in Eagan.  American Legion Post 594 voted to become the chartering organization at its March 2022… Continue Reading →

Month of the Military Child 2022

In April, Minnesotans across the state celebrate the “Month of the Military Child.” It is estimated that more than 23,000 children in Minnesota have at least one parent or guardian currently serving on military duty. In recognition of their sacrifice,… Continue Reading →

The Wall That Heals – July 2022

The Wall That Heals (https://www.vvmf.org) will be coming July 21 to 24, 2022 to Eagan, MN. To see more about it, watch the following video. More details will be coming at a later date.

Oratorical Contestant shares speech at meeting

At the January 2022 Post 594 membership meeting our American Legion Oratorical Contest contestant Sam Schowalter shared the speech he will be presenting at the Third District Oratorical contest to be held in New Prague, MN on February 12, 2022.

Dakota County Veteran Services information

At the January 2022 Post 594 Membership meeting, Joel Hendricken from Dakota County Veteran Services provided an overview of services available to Dakota County Veterans. Joel expressed a need for mentors to support participants in the Carver-Dakota Treatment Court. Detailed… Continue Reading →

Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM)

Managed by the National Cemetery Administration, VLM is an online memorial that honors more than 4.2 million Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries and VA grant-funded tribal, state, and territory Veteran cemeteries. Users can find the location of a veteran’s… Continue Reading →

Veterans Day 2021

November is Veterans and Military Families Month and it’s all about you. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day… Continue Reading →

Eagan HS Flag Raising 2021

In the spirit of Americanism and Youth, the Daniel R. Olsen Eagan American Legion Post 594 donated and raised a new United States flag prior at the Eagan High School football stadium before the opening Eagan High School football game… Continue Reading →

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