2022 Press/Media Coverage
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May 23, 2022: Retiring the flag with grace and dignity, the Brainerd Honor Guard performs a flag ceremony that involves burning old and damaged flags in a respectful manner during the Armed Forces Freedom Festival Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Brainerd Veterans for Foreign Wars in downtown near Sixth and Laurel streets. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch.
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May 12, 2022: Brainerd VFW Post and Auxiliary to distribute Buddy Poppies. All funds received will be placed in the Relief Fund and used only for veterans and active-duty military and their families in the community.
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Brainerd Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary No. 1647 will be distributing Buddy Poppies at local businesses May 20-21. The Buddy Poppy is worn in memory of veterans. All funds received will be placed in the Relief Fund and used only for veterans and active-duty military and their families in the community. For those who want to contribute to the Buddy Poppy Fund, mail donations to VFW Post No. 1647, 309 S. Sixth St., Brainerd, MN 56401 or drop it off at the club.
https://www.brainerddispatch.com/opinion/columns/column-on-national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-we-honored-those-who-served
The Vietnam Veterans Day page has more of the story.
The Vietnam Veterans Day page has more of the story.
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January 16, 2022, 08:23 AM: Local News Briefs
(l-r) Essay Coordinator Saundra Swearingen, Macayla Green, Clare Caughey, Dominick Melin and Auxiliary President Sue Sterling.
