Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund

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2 of 2 - Due to David’s recent passing, this year’s event has been canceled. If you have registered for the May 14, 2026 event, a refund will be processed. MMAF offers our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club community.

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1 of 2 - CANCELLED: May 14, 2026 Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club event benefitting MMAF

On March 31, 2026, David Penn, owner of the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, passed away unexpectedly. David was a supporter of Minnesota service members and their families.

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We mourn the tragic loss of Sgt. First Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, who was killed in a drone strike while serving in Kuwait. Our hearts are with her family, friends, and fellow service members during this unimaginable loss. https://t.co/Q4Ie2EiT5f

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you to our brave service members who are deployed over the holiday season. We appreciate your service and sacrifices!

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#TBT to the State Fair and meeting some of our grant recipients and their families. Always a great time! #20YearsofThanks

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#TBT to some of the coverage MMAF received in the early years. https://t.co/KLrrGj0ejs #20YearsofThanks

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In 2015, WCCO Television supported MMAF and Minnesota service members with their More than Names campaign. Over 150,000 people signed a 102-76 foot flag as a show of visual support. #TBT #20yearsofThanks

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#TBT to recognizing grant recipients on the field during the Vikings Military Appreciation Games #20yearsofThanks

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The Minnesota Vikings have a long history of supporting Minnesota service members and their families and have donated thousands of tickets to MMAF grant recipients over the years and have recognized grant recipients on the field prior to games. #TBT #20YearsofThanks

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#TBT to another memorable evening supporting Minnesota service members and their families when Vince Flynn was the keynote speaker at MMAF's 2009 dinner. https://t.co/W23ax6N67F #20YearsofThanks

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On Veterans Day, we offer our sincere "Thank You" to everyone that has served. We appreciate the sacrifices you have made for our country.

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Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!

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20 years ago, on November 10, 2025, MMAF hosted it's first dinner, with Senator John McCain as the keynote speaker. Learn more about that exciting evening: https://t.co/KfgozdL14I #TBT #20YearsofThanks

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#TBT to 2007 and the Minnesota Timberwolves Operation Heroes Month. MMAF recognized dozens of grant recipients on the court at Wolves games over many seasons and it was always a great evening for the service members and their families! #TBT #20YearsofThanks

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As baseball season comes to an end, we look back on the many Armed Forces Appreciation Day's in which the Twins and MMAF have recognized service members and their families! #TBT #20YearsofThanks

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#TBT to 2019 and the MMAF Block Party at the Hamel VFW. Recognizing grant recipients and their families has always been at the core of the mission of MMAF! #TBT #20YearsofThanks

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Last October 18, MMAF's annual dinner was keynoted by Elk River native, General Michael E. Kurilla, the Commander of U.S. CENTCOM. Take a look back at this memorable evening. https://t.co/Phw8hrgdGo #TBT #20YearsofThanks

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MMAF welcomed the Director of Air National Guard, General Michael Loh, on October 6, 2022. The evening provided great insight into the readiness of our military and the challenges the modern military faces. https://t.co/l8ej6b26Lk #TBT #20YearsofThanks

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On September 20, 2010, Tom Brokaw keynoted the MMAF Dinner with a crowd of nearly 500 guests in attendance. Joining Mr. Brokaw were Annette Kuyper, whose son Jared served in Iraq from 2005-2007 and SSG John Kriesel, whose remarks had guests crying at times and laughing at others.