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Thursday Nov 28 CLOSED Thanksgiving Wednesday Dec 11 Post & Auxiliary Mtgs Saturday Dec 14 Army / Navy Football Party Saturday Dec 21 Ham & Turkey Mega Meat Raffle noon Wednesday Dec 25 CLOSED Christmas Monday Jan 6 Blood Drive 1-6pm Wednesday Jan 8 Post & Auxiliary Mtgs Saturday Jan 18 Vets Home Bingo Volunteers Needed Be at Post at 1pm or there at 1.30pm |
EVERY WEEK!
Tacos EVERY Tuesday 4- 8 pm Gift Card Raffle EVERY Tuesday 5:00 Luck Buck Drawing EVERY Tuesday 7:30 Wings EVERY Wednesday ALL DAY 75¢ ea Bingo EVERY Thursday 6pm Gift Card Raffle EVERY Friday 5:00 Burger Stand During Friday Night Car Shows Bingo EVERY Saturday 1pm Gift Card Raffle EVERY Saturday 1:00 Luck Buck Drawing EVERY Saturday 7:30 |
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NEWS LETTER OCTOBER 2024
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Next up Saturday January 18, 2025 |
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VFW Post 1350 Honor Guard at North St Paul' Veteran's Park on Veteran's Day 2024 |
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Help, when you need it....
Recently the Minnesota Legislature provided a grant to
Metro Meals on Wheels which provides healthy,
home-delivered meals to Veterans. In addition to receiving nutritious
meals prepared at a local kitchen,
the program provides regular connection with a volunteer driver.
To be eligible, veterans must be:
Veterans should call Metro Meals on Wheels
at 612-623-3363 to find out more and enroll. Take advantage of another benefit you earned!
Recently the Minnesota Legislature provided a grant to
Metro Meals on Wheels which provides healthy,
home-delivered meals to Veterans. In addition to receiving nutritious
meals prepared at a local kitchen,
the program provides regular connection with a volunteer driver.
To be eligible, veterans must be:
- age 60+ or,
- experiencing food insecurity or,
- unable to obtain food because of a medical or mental health condition.
Veterans should call Metro Meals on Wheels
at 612-623-3363 to find out more and enroll. Take advantage of another benefit you earned!
♥♥♥ Want to Help Out? ♥♥♥
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Tuesday Morning Maintenance
We can always use a hand as we take care of the little projects around the Post. The guys get together on Tuesdays about 10.45 am to handle small things that need fixing or maintenance. A little paint, squeaky hinges, light replacements, leaky faucet, chair swivels, odd jobs..... Anyway, if you 'd like to help out, they can always use another hand. Contact Bill Jessen or John Urbanski |
Interested in submitting a disability claim?
No coaches are needed (The following is from the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs)
If you know a Veteran, be sure to warn them about unaccredited coaches
or benefits counselors who guarantee a 100% rating from the VA.
Only the VA can assess a benefits disability rating
based on medical and service records.
Any entity making promises is a predatory bad actor.
To help with VA claims, representatives from Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), attorneys, and claims agents are accredited by the VA. This accreditation process is designed to protect Veterans and assure competent assistance throughout the VA claim process. Excessive fees are not allowed, and
there is no charge for filing an initial benefit claim.
Don't let unscrupulous entities take away your well-deserved
benefits. Editor’s note: The County Veterans Service Officer is also an excellent resource.
Important - Regarding the PACT Act
There has been substantial confusion and misinformation regarding the PACT act deadlines.
Many law firm’s websites contain inaccurate information. There is NO DEADLINE to file a PACT Act claim.
You can simply contact an ACCREDITED Service Officer to file a claim.
Starting March 5, 2024, the VA is expanding health care to millions more Veterans
All Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country at home or abroad
including allVets who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11 are now eligible for VA health care.
Veterans and survivors can learn more about the PACT Act by visiting
VA.gov/PACT or calling 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711)
WORLD WAR II VETS NOW GET FREE HEALTH CARE!
All World War II veterans are now eligible for no-cost health care, medical services and nursing home care
from the Department of Veterans Affairs. These veterans, who number fewer than 120,000 will no longer
have to make copayments or pay enrollment fees or monthly premiums, regardless of their disability ratings
or priority group in the VA health system. VA officials announced several new initiatives to improve health care
and expanded several programs to draw in more veterans after a record-breaking year of providing health care
and benefits to veterans. The VA was required by the 2022 Cleland-Dole Act to provide the no-cost care to those
who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946.
No coaches are needed (The following is from the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs)
If you know a Veteran, be sure to warn them about unaccredited coaches
or benefits counselors who guarantee a 100% rating from the VA.
Only the VA can assess a benefits disability rating
based on medical and service records.
Any entity making promises is a predatory bad actor.
To help with VA claims, representatives from Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), attorneys, and claims agents are accredited by the VA. This accreditation process is designed to protect Veterans and assure competent assistance throughout the VA claim process. Excessive fees are not allowed, and
there is no charge for filing an initial benefit claim.
Don't let unscrupulous entities take away your well-deserved
benefits. Editor’s note: The County Veterans Service Officer is also an excellent resource.
Important - Regarding the PACT Act
There has been substantial confusion and misinformation regarding the PACT act deadlines.
Many law firm’s websites contain inaccurate information. There is NO DEADLINE to file a PACT Act claim.
You can simply contact an ACCREDITED Service Officer to file a claim.
Starting March 5, 2024, the VA is expanding health care to millions more Veterans
All Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country at home or abroad
including allVets who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11 are now eligible for VA health care.
Veterans and survivors can learn more about the PACT Act by visiting
VA.gov/PACT or calling 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711)
WORLD WAR II VETS NOW GET FREE HEALTH CARE!
All World War II veterans are now eligible for no-cost health care, medical services and nursing home care
from the Department of Veterans Affairs. These veterans, who number fewer than 120,000 will no longer
have to make copayments or pay enrollment fees or monthly premiums, regardless of their disability ratings
or priority group in the VA health system. VA officials announced several new initiatives to improve health care
and expanded several programs to draw in more veterans after a record-breaking year of providing health care
and benefits to veterans. The VA was required by the 2022 Cleland-Dole Act to provide the no-cost care to those
who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946.
VAMC Toxic Exposure Screening Contact
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Post Memorial May 23, 2024
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Membership Dinner November 11, 2023
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Dan Meyer State Commander 2023-2024
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POW / MIA March Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Memorial Day St Mary's Cemetery
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To donate to this program, contact the
Dept. of Minnesota VFW Charitable Association
(listed on left page below)
To nominate a qualified recipient copy, fill out and submit
Dept. of Minnesota VFW Charitable Association
(listed on left page below)
To nominate a qualified recipient copy, fill out and submit
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Mel Svenson
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Honor Guard w Rep. Betty McCollum
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Dan Fisher w Sen. Wiger
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Rep McCollum & Post Cmdr. Maukstad
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POW/MIA March Legion Commander Dan Bronk & VFW Commander Steve Maukstad
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BOOYA October 28, 2023
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The VA now has an APP available
Check out VA: Health and Benefits mobile app. It is available for Apple and Android devices and allows you to manage your VA benefits and healthcare directly from your mobile device Examples: • Securely communicating with VA healthcare teams • Review or cancel appointments at VA medical centers • Check claim status • Download common documents such as Benefit Summary letters • Quickly connect to the VA Crisis Line. For full description and to download the mobile app, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store |
Veteran's Park North St Paul, MN
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Veteran's Park North St Paul, MN
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"North St. Paul Veterans Park is dedicated to recognizing the service and sacrifice of military veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States and those from our community who gave their last full measure defending of our nation and to increase public awareness and provide ongoing education of such sacrifice." For information about the park, donations or paver purchase contact: Carl Hurtgen @ 651.770.6022 or Dan Fisher @ 651.777.2406 ********************* |
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Military.com | The VA’s Online Cemetery Now Includes Details on 500,000 More Veterans
Look up and learn about your family, friends and neighbors who served
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Look up and learn about your family, friends and neighbors who served
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OLD GLORY
4 minutes and worth it https://www.youtube.com/embed/3c7GqpoM6wU
4 minutes and worth it https://www.youtube.com/embed/3c7GqpoM6wU
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Viet Nam Veterans Memorial
Pass the link on to others, as many knew the brave people whose names are listed.
National Park Service rangers and volunteers are available to assist in locating names at the Memorial. Names can also be located on The Wall of Faces on VVMF’s web site, www.vvmf.org/wall-of-faces
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Viet Nam Veterans Memorial
Pass the link on to others, as many knew the brave people whose names are listed.
National Park Service rangers and volunteers are available to assist in locating names at the Memorial. Names can also be located on The Wall of Faces on VVMF’s web site, www.vvmf.org/wall-of-faces
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CNAS.ORG Benefit Finder
https://cnas.org/publications/reports/state-veteran-benefit-finder
With this State Veteran Benefit Finder, CNAS makes information about 1,814 identified benefits easily searchable
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Veterans Linkage Line
1-888-LINKVET (546-5838) Information on veterans’ benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. Crisis Connection counselors for 24-hour, seven days a week coverage (including holidays) for immediate crisis intervention and psychological counseling. |
Did you serve in a combat zone ?
or qualified hazardous duty area anytime on or after January 1, 2014? If so you may be eligible for combat zone credit/payfrom Minnesota Department of Revenue http://ow.ly/vJ8x30m5iBv |
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Veterans Park Update
Veterans Park continues to be a huge success with the citizens of North Saint Paul and surrounding communities, honoring the service and sacrifice of American Veterans of all eras. The History of Veterans Park is available in booklet form at North St. Paul City Hall. It is a complimentary gift to all who purchased a paver in Veterans Park since the beginning and for any new purchases. Please provide the name of the veteran inscribed on each paver for our records. Extra copies are available for a $5 donation to the Veterans Park, Inc. Fund. If interested in purchasing the book, contact the City of North St. Paul at 651.747.2400. Looking to purchase a memorial paver at Veterans Park? New orders are being taken Order yours now for installation next summer. Click this link for the Memorial Paver Order Form. http://nspveteranspark.org/pdfs/ You can also order on-line here. http://nspveteranspark.org/pavers.htm#order You can contact Carl Hurtgen at 651.770.6022 or Dan Fisher 651.777.2406 if you have any questions. The Veterans Park is also on facebook 
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Veterans Park
2400 Margaret St, North St Paul, MN 55109 651.747-2400 Visit Our Website: www.nspveteranspark.org Facebook: northstpaulveteranspark 
St. Paul Vet Center
550 County Road D, Suite 10 New Brighton, MN 55112 Phone: 651-644-4022 or 877-927-8387 Fax: 651-917-2555 Normal working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday. In an effort to better serve the veteran and family members, Upon request Vet Centers will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends. Minnesota State Parks
Any active military service personnel can get a FREE annual Minnesota state park vehicle permit. Bring your qualifying military ID, and let the park attendant know your military status when you arrive. Any veteran with any level of service-connected disability can get a FREE annual Minnesota state park vehicle permit. Bring a copy of your determination letter or Veterans Affairs Healthcare I.D. indicating a service connected disability and a photo ID, and let the park attendant know your military status when you arrive. There are also other discounts available for Veterans with a rated disability. See the DNR website or contact the local DNR office |
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National & State Park Passes are now available for FREE to all Active Military and Veterans nps.gov for info National Park Passes at: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Boulevard East Bloomington, MN 55425-1659 (952) 854-5900 Minnesota Park Passes at the Science Museum desk in St Paul or Fort Snelling State Park |
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WWII Veterans, Korean Veterans & Terminal Viet Nam Veterans
YOU can apply for the flight PLEASE let your WWII, Korean & Viet Nam Veterans know about this flight You can find information on the honor flights at www.honorflighttwincities.org or their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Honor-Flight-Twin-Cities-284313908266077/ |
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FREE Entrance to National Parks
Entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites are waived for current Military Service-members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families. They now have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations across more than 400 million acres of public lands,
Are you eligible?
For purposes of this program, a Veteran is identified as an individual who has served in the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and is able to present one of the following forms of valid (unexpired) identification:
Department of Defense Identification Card * Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
Veteran ID Card * Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card
Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,”
such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving
with the United States Armed Forces.
Entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites are waived for current Military Service-members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families. They now have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations across more than 400 million acres of public lands,
Are you eligible?
For purposes of this program, a Veteran is identified as an individual who has served in the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and is able to present one of the following forms of valid (unexpired) identification:
Department of Defense Identification Card * Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
Veteran ID Card * Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card
Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation,”
such as a war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States while serving
with the United States Armed Forces.
Community Outreach & Senior Advocate
Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. So we created a free resource providing comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in their area. You can read more about our work here:
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/minnesota
This could be of tremendous value to senior citizens and their families in your community.
Helen Williams, Community Outreach & Senior Advocate (800) 357-3893
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Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. So we created a free resource providing comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in their area. You can read more about our work here:
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/minnesota
This could be of tremendous value to senior citizens and their families in your community.
Helen Williams, Community Outreach & Senior Advocate (800) 357-3893
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Flags for Ft Snelling - Making Sure That All Are Remembered
2022 Home - Flags for Fort Snelling
2022 Home - Flags for Fort Snelling
Helpful Funeral / Memorial Information
There are services available to you through the Fort Snelling Veteran’s Cemetery and the VA. A funeral director is aware of,
and can arrange for, Military Honors at your burial. Many veterans choose to make arrangements ahead of time and
should discuss this with your chosen funeral director.
Memorial Rifle Squad
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is the home of the first all-volunteer Memorial Rifle Squad (MRS) in the National Cemetery Administration. Upon request, the MRS will perform funeral honors daily for as many as 17 Veterans between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (No services are scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holidays). Each funeral honor ceremony includes a color guard, a rifle volley, the folding and presentation of the flag, and a live bugler playing "Taps". The MRS normally fields 21+ volunteer members for each service. MRS personnel are all Veterans and members of a local Veteran Service Organizations. As of February, 2016, they have rendered the final salute for more than 70,000 Veterans. The MRS has never missed a scheduled service during their existence because of inclement Minnesota weather. Memorial Rifle Squad funeral honor ceremonies are provided at no cost to the family and can be arranged by the funeral director and/or the family through the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117.For additional information,
please contact the cemetery office at (612) 726-1127.
Military Funeral Honors
Upon request, military funeral honors can be provided by the Department of Defense. At a minimum, the Department of Defense military funeral honors ceremony consists of a two-person uniformed detail folding and presenting the flag and the playing of “Taps”. Taps is played by a ceremonial bugle, or electronic recording (CD or tape) if a live bugler is unavailable. Arrangements for military funeral honors are the responsibility of the funeral director and/or the family. After confirming your service time with the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117, please schedule military funeral honors by contacting the following:
Department of Defense Honors – (877) 645-4667
Eligibility Documentation
Fax Eligibility Documentation to 1-866-900-6417 or Scan and Email to NCA.Scheduling@va.gov. It is important to have all eligibility documentation available prior to calling the Scheduling Office. Burial in a national cemetery is based on military service. A copy of an official military discharge document bearing an official seal or other supporting documentation is usually sufficient to determine eligibility for burial. This is usually referred to as a DD214
Headstones, Markers and Medallions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone
or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. A Government-furnished headstone or marker may be provided for eligible Veterans who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone. A Government-furnished medallion may be provided for eligible Veterans who served on or after Apr. 6, 1917 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker.
Flat markers in granite, marble, and bronze and upright headstones in granite and marble are available.
Bronze niche markers are also available to mark columbaria used for inurnment of cremated remains.
The style chosen must be permitted by the officials in charge of the private cemetery where it will be placed.
When burial or memorialization is in a national cemetery, state Veterans' cemetery, or military post/base cemetery,
a headstone or marker will be ordered by the cemetery officials based on inscription information provided by the
next of kin or authorized representative.
Spouses and dependents are not eligible for a Government-furnished headstone or marker
unless they are buried in a national cemetery, state Veteran's cemetery, or military post/base cemetery.
Note: There is no charge for the headstone or marker itself, however arrangements for placing it in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all setting fees are at private expense.
Setting Government Headstones and Markers
Cemetery staff in national, military post, and military base cemeteries are responsible for setting the headstone or marker
at no cost to the applicant. Some state Veterans' cemeteries may charge the applicant a nominal fee
for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker.
Arrangements for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all placement costs are at private expense.
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There are services available to you through the Fort Snelling Veteran’s Cemetery and the VA. A funeral director is aware of,
and can arrange for, Military Honors at your burial. Many veterans choose to make arrangements ahead of time and
should discuss this with your chosen funeral director.
Memorial Rifle Squad
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is the home of the first all-volunteer Memorial Rifle Squad (MRS) in the National Cemetery Administration. Upon request, the MRS will perform funeral honors daily for as many as 17 Veterans between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (No services are scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holidays). Each funeral honor ceremony includes a color guard, a rifle volley, the folding and presentation of the flag, and a live bugler playing "Taps". The MRS normally fields 21+ volunteer members for each service. MRS personnel are all Veterans and members of a local Veteran Service Organizations. As of February, 2016, they have rendered the final salute for more than 70,000 Veterans. The MRS has never missed a scheduled service during their existence because of inclement Minnesota weather. Memorial Rifle Squad funeral honor ceremonies are provided at no cost to the family and can be arranged by the funeral director and/or the family through the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117.For additional information,
please contact the cemetery office at (612) 726-1127.
Military Funeral Honors
Upon request, military funeral honors can be provided by the Department of Defense. At a minimum, the Department of Defense military funeral honors ceremony consists of a two-person uniformed detail folding and presenting the flag and the playing of “Taps”. Taps is played by a ceremonial bugle, or electronic recording (CD or tape) if a live bugler is unavailable. Arrangements for military funeral honors are the responsibility of the funeral director and/or the family. After confirming your service time with the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, (800) 535-1117, please schedule military funeral honors by contacting the following:
Department of Defense Honors – (877) 645-4667
Eligibility Documentation
Fax Eligibility Documentation to 1-866-900-6417 or Scan and Email to NCA.Scheduling@va.gov. It is important to have all eligibility documentation available prior to calling the Scheduling Office. Burial in a national cemetery is based on military service. A copy of an official military discharge document bearing an official seal or other supporting documentation is usually sufficient to determine eligibility for burial. This is usually referred to as a DD214
Headstones, Markers and Medallions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone
or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. A Government-furnished headstone or marker may be provided for eligible Veterans who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone. A Government-furnished medallion may be provided for eligible Veterans who served on or after Apr. 6, 1917 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker.
Flat markers in granite, marble, and bronze and upright headstones in granite and marble are available.
Bronze niche markers are also available to mark columbaria used for inurnment of cremated remains.
The style chosen must be permitted by the officials in charge of the private cemetery where it will be placed.
When burial or memorialization is in a national cemetery, state Veterans' cemetery, or military post/base cemetery,
a headstone or marker will be ordered by the cemetery officials based on inscription information provided by the
next of kin or authorized representative.
Spouses and dependents are not eligible for a Government-furnished headstone or marker
unless they are buried in a national cemetery, state Veteran's cemetery, or military post/base cemetery.
Note: There is no charge for the headstone or marker itself, however arrangements for placing it in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all setting fees are at private expense.
Setting Government Headstones and Markers
Cemetery staff in national, military post, and military base cemeteries are responsible for setting the headstone or marker
at no cost to the applicant. Some state Veterans' cemeteries may charge the applicant a nominal fee
for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker.
Arrangements for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker in a private cemetery
are the applicant's responsibility and all placement costs are at private expense.
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Arthur O Haukland VFW Post 1350
2483 7th Ave E. North St Paul, MN 55109
www.vfwpost1350.org 651.777-2855 VFWClub1350@gmail.com
2483 7th Ave E. North St Paul, MN 55109
www.vfwpost1350.org 651.777-2855 VFWClub1350@gmail.com