HAPPENING NOW: National Mall Superintendent Jeff Reinbold joins officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to lay a wreath at the Korean War Veterans Memorial to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War.
“Today @GovTimWalz signed the Veterans and Military Affairs Omnibus Bill, providing funding for MN Veteran programs and services.
You can read this bill here: https://t.co/3Qvo66xOAL
Developed in partnership with @mncampripley and @MNNationalGuard, “Women on Guard” - an original work by Charles Kapsner - was installed today at the State Capitol. It depicts 5 stories of service.
I'm so honored (esp. as a freshman legislator) to carry the #Veterans Omnibus bill in the MN Senate!
It IS moving as a stand alone bill, something several of us have been working on for weeks, including @KariDziedzic & @epmurphymn.
It will hit the Senate floor Thursday!!
#mnleg
On this National #VietnamVeteransDay, join us in saluting our Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
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The U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years ago evokes complicated and often bitter emotions, and questions of whether the war was worth it sparked a wide range of responses from U.S. veterans and Iraqi citizens.
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Today we honor the brave Marines who raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi after four days of intense fighting on Iwo Jima.
"Iwo Jima symbolizes the grit it took to endure against all odds. It makes me proud to be a Marine." - Paul R., U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col.
Due to a forecast of heavy snow & high winds, the Museum will be closed 23 Feb. In cases of inclement weather, visitors are encouraged to call in advance.
The 50th Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) has officially begun with more than 100 Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard landing in Norway today for the start of their two weeks of winter survival training, cultural experiences, & building friendships!