Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 15, New Ulm, Minnesota

03/07/2026

𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫

Join us in celebrating 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫! Jerry is a dedicated veteran and Legion member who has served on the Post 37 Color Guard for many years.

Jerry Mlaker enlisted in the United States Navy in 1963 and completed basic training at the Great Lakes Recruit Training Center in Chicago. He reported to Dam Neck, Virginia on November 22, 1963, where he learned of President Kennedy’s assassination. After additional training at the Fleet Anti-Air Warfare Training Center in Little Creek, he served on the Admiral’s staff in Norfolk. In 1964 he joined the USS Casa Grande (LSD-13), serving in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and later deploying to the Mediterranean, with port visits in Spain and Italy. He returned to the United States and was honorably discharged from active duty in 1965, then continued his service with the Naval Reserve in Duluth until 1969.

🎖️Help us congratulate Jerry on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗
🍔 𝟓 𝐏𝐌 – Burgers + Social Hour
🎉 𝟔 𝐏𝐌 – Veteran of the Quarter Ceremony
📍 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝟐𝟐𝟗 𝐖. 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮

03/07/2026

FRAUD ALERT 🚨 A recent scam targeting Veterans has raised alarm among the Veteran community.

Recently a Veteran reported receiving a fraudulent letter claiming he had a scheduled VA appointment and asking for payment. The shocking part? He wasn’t even enrolled in VA health care, and there was no such appointment!

Important Reminder: The VA does not charge upfront for any VA or Community Care appointment for appointments.

For more tips on how Veterans can avoid fraud visit https://www.va.gov/northern-indiana-health-care/stories/scammers-targeting-veterans-with-fake-va-appointments/

03/06/2026

https://mn.gov/mdva/news/events/index.jsp?id=1066-729012

Women Veterans are invited to attend this open-house to learn more about the benefits and resources they’ve earned through their service. Join for an informal and supportive gathering where you can connect with fellow women Veterans, ask questions and learn about programs available to support you.

03/06/2026

https://usssaintpaulca73.org/

USS SAINT PAUL (CA-73) Memorial ProjectMinnesota Military &  Veterans Museum Little Falls, Minnesota To be commissioned September 2027

03/05/2026

Saluting America’s Veterans Enterprise (SAVE) is proud to highlight Personal Pride Construction, a SAVE Veteran Ready Partner committed to honoring military service with real, tangible benefits for veterans and their families.

Through our partnership creating the PrideBuilt Heroes Savings Program, Personal Pride Construction is delivering meaningful home-improvement opportunities designed specifically for the military community. The program recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of America’s service members by providing exclusive savings and premium upgrades on deck construction projects.

PPC Heroes Savings Program

Veterans who participate in the program receive several valuable benefits, including preferred pricing on new deck construction projects, free professional consultations and estimates, and a complimentary upgrade from traditional wood decking to durable composite decking at no additional material cost. These enhancements provide long-term durability and reduced maintenance for homeowners.

The program also includes ADA-ready accessibility options, allowing veterans with mobility needs to incorporate ramps, railings, and other accessibility features into their deck designs.

Eligible participants include U.S. military veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, and Reservists, ensuring the program reaches a wide segment of the military community.

For those ready to begin their 2026 project, Personal Pride Construction offers a free PrideBuilt Heroes estimate.

Personal Pride Construction
1200 Mendelssohn Ave N #2028
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Phone: (763) 535-4947

Through partnerships like this, SAVE continues to connect businesses with meaningful ways to support the veteran community—creating opportunities that help veterans build memories, build homes, and build freedom.

03/03/2026

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am EST, the House and Senate Veteran Affairs Committees will hold a hearing entitled, Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minori....

03/03/2026

Starting this year, Veterans and service members can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home using the VA-guaranteed home loan.

03/01/2026

Attention Veterans visiting the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for primary care appointments:

Great news! We’ve streamlined your visit for better convenience. You no longer need separate appointments for lab work and primary care. Everything will be done in one visit!

Mark your calendar to come at least an hour early to have your blood drawn if you want to go over lab results with your provider during you visit. Read the whole story at https://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/stories/making-labs-easy/

02/27/2026

Tonight several Chapter members said farewell to our loyal member of 55years, Jerry Piehl.

02/27/2026

This documentary will share information on the capture and interment of our own New Ulm POW Captain Bianchi’s whose remains were recovered, and burial ceremony to be held on May 2nd.

Make plans now to attend our free documentary viewing of "The Boys of Bataan", courtesy of Lakeland PBS, and ahead of our BCHS exhibit opening entitled "Willibald Bianchi: Beyond the Call of Duty".

02/26/2026

Please pass this information along to all Minnesota Veterans, Spouses, and Surviving Spouses. This is for families with kids too.

Monthly Income and Assets (bank accounts) limits apply:
1 person: $2,660 income & $10K assets.
2 persons $3,607 & $18,000
3 persons $4,553 & $19,350
4 persons $5,500 & $20,700
This list goes up to 10 persons in the household.
Call your Minnesota County Veterans Service Officer today and apply. www.macvso.org

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