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Upcoming Minot area veterans’ events

The following information is provided by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, Minot. Oct. 12: Veterans Peer Support for all veterans, active-duty military and families of veterans. 7 p.m. coffee and cookies at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church, 700 16th Ave. SE, Minot. Enter through door 15 by the bus parking. Oct. 12: Edgewood on Tenth, 12:15 p.m., free veterans lunch. Oct. 13: Somerset, noon, free veterans lunch. Oct. 15: North Central Veterans Stand Down, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center. Oct. 26: Veterans Peer Support for all veterans, active-duty ...

ND veterans targeted as scams get smarter

Fraud experts are hosting events in North Dakota this month to help veterans and military families spot scams. Roughly 80% of veterans and military personnel are targeted by scammers and about 40% lose money, according to AARP. Juanita Jimenez Soto, national veterans and military families ...

Exhibit focuses on military cartoons

Minot native Dr. Cord Scott ‘s interest in cartoons produced by the military branches has led to writing books and other publications on the topic. Currently, an exhibit of his work is displayed at the Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot. Scott, an Overseas Collegiate Faculty member for ...

Velva’s American Legion holds first Hope in Motion suicide walk

VELVA — The American Legion Post 39 in Velva held its inaugural Hope in Motion suicide walk on Aug. 22 to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. Organized by John Holmen and fellow members of Post 39, the event featured military boots along the walking trail holding written ...

AARP workshop to help veterans spot fraud

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to a workshop on fraud prevention on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m. in The Makery, 400 E Central Ave. AARP ND and Juanita Jimenez-Soto, National Veterans & Military Families adviser for AARP and a Navy veteran, will share information that will help veterans spot scams and fight fraud. The event is free. A light lunch is provided and registration is required. To register, visit aarp.org or call 866-554-5383.

Former Minot AFB leader promoted

Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, former commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, has been appointed to the grade of brigadier general. Lamarand was among general officer nominations announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Friday, Sept. 18. Lamarand is currently serving as ...