Department of Minnesota VFW

On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts ultimately creating the National Guard, the oldest military organization in America Happy Birthday U.S. National Guard!! #USNationalGuard #VFWSalute

There will be at least one event in all 50 states, as well as in Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Those at the VA want all eligible Veterans and survivors to apply for their PACT Act-related health care and benefits now. #VA #PACTAct #VeteranSupport

Check this out and share. During the week of Dec 10-17 More than 90 VA facilities around the country will be holding in-person town halls to provide information on what this historic law could mean for Veterans and their family members. news.va.gov/111511/va-host…

We honor the men and women who answered the call to service. The sacrifices they have made to put their lives on the line for our country and our freedom are not forgotten 🇺🇸 #VFWSalute #VFWMN #VFW #VeteransDay

Happy Birthday to the Men and Women who earned their Eagle Globe and Anchor to become a part of the United State Marine Corp. Semper Fi! #VFWSalute #USMC #EGA #MarineCorpBirthday

On Nov 11th, there is an exciting opportunity through @USTLawMN to learn about the Veterans Restorative Act. The presentation is available to attend in person as well as live-streamed across the United States. @MNNationalGuard @mnvfw @MNVeteran @mnbar @MNVeterans

In November, we recognize National Veterans and Military Families Month. Join us in honoring the tremendous sacrifices family members make to support their loved ones in uniform. Photo by Airman First Class Lauren Cobin

Tune in and hear from our Department Commander Dale Hoogeveen #VFWMN

Did You Know- A Silver Star Family is a military family with a loved one who was injured while serving in the U.S. military during a time of conflict. #VFWSalute #VFW #VFWMN #VeteranSupport

Nearly 12,000 VA claims were filed by the VFW’s Pre-Discharge offices in fiscal year 2021 resulting in more than $152 million in disability compensation. #VFW #VFWMN #VFWClaims #VAClaims #VeteranSupport #VA

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established a naval force. Join us in wishing our U.S. Navy a Happy Birthday! #VFWSalute #HappyBirthdayNavy

Have you seen the Blue Star flags? A Blue Star Family is a military family with a loved one who is serving in the U.S. military during a time of conflict. #BlueStarFamily #VFWSalute #VFW #VFWMN

If you or someone you know is impacted by the Pact ACT or Camp Lejeune contaminated water, PLEASE contact your VSO or CVSO and get all the information BEFORE contacting an attorney. Working with an attorney can impact your VA Claim. #PactACT #CampLejeune #VSO #CVSO #VA #VAClaim

Not everyone knows, the phrase “Gold Star Family” is a family that has experienced the loss of an immediate family member who died as the result of military service. There are over 470,000 Gold Star Families. #VFWSalute #GoldStarFamily #UltimateSacrifice

Share, share, share and read more to learn how this will help Veterans and their families. NATIONAL number for suicide & crisis lifeline. One number for anyone. **988 then press 1** #NationalCrisisLine #CrisisLine #SuicideAwareness #Support #NeverGiveUp news.va.gov/105354/a-new-e…

Posts will receive a $50 Grant for any of the following: - An annual member who converts to Life by paying the full amount. - a member currently on the Life Member Installment Plan who makes their final payment and converts to Life by October 31st.

Posts will receive a $50 Grant for any of the following: - New member who pays the Life Membership amount in full. - A lapsed member who rejoins by paying the full Life Membership amount.

Now is the time- Commander in Chief Borland has laid down a rewarding Challenge for all Departments and Posts for the Month of October. #MembershipMatters #StrengthInNumbers #VFW #VFWMN #VeteranSupport

Established on this date in 1899, a group of 13 veterans from Spanish-America war and Philippine Insurrection joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of combat veterans. #VFW #VFWMN #StillServing #VeteranSupport