Al grew up in Austin, Minnesota and now lives in Miltona. He was drafted by the Army in December 1961 and served for two years, with basic training spent at Fort Carson, Colorado. After his service, he returned to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. 

He is a member of the American Legion Post #87 in Alexandria and has been a Commander for the last 10 years. 

Al grew up in Austin, Minnesota and now lives in Miltona. He was drafted by the Army in December 1961 and served for two years, with basic training spent at Fort Carson, Colorado. After his service, he returned to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. 
He is a member of the American Legion Post #87 in Alexandria and has been a Commander for the last 10 years.

Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN

Spring 2024 Honor Flight: Allan "Al" Gerlach

The Mayor of Moorhead, MN, Shelly Carlson, talks to Joel while on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C.

The Mayor of Moorhead, MN, Shelly Carlson, talks to Joel while on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C.

Spring 2024 Honor Flight: Mayor Shelly Carlson

Douglas martin grew up in Cogswell, ND and now lives in Milnor. He was drafted by the Army and served from September 1966 through September 1968. After his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, he was stationed in Vietnam where he worked as an artillery gunner. Douglas also earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star during his service. 

After his discharge from the Army, he went back to work for Bobcat for 38 years. 

He is a member of VFW Post 6339 in Forman and the DAV. 

Douglas martin grew up in Cogswell, ND and now lives in Milnor. He was drafted by the Army and served from September 1966 through September 1968. After his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, he was stationed in Vietnam where he worked as an artillery gunner. Douglas also earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star during his service. 
After his discharge from the Army, he went back to work for Bobcat for 38 years. 
He is a member of VFW Post 6339 in Forman and the DAV.

Spring 2024 Honor Flight: Douglas "Doug" Martin

Bruce is a US Army Veteran that grew up in Enderlin, North Dakota and now lives in Fargo. He joined the Army and served from 1968 through 1969. After completing basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, he spent time with the 30th Artillery in Okinawa. From there, he was moved to the 199th Light Infantry in An Loc-Long Binh, Vietnam. 

He is a member of the American Legion and serves in the post's Honor Guard as their Chaplain. 

Bruce is a US Army Veteran that grew up in Enderlin, North Dakota and now lives in Fargo. He joined the Army and served from 1968 through 1969. After completing basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, he spent time with the 30th Artillery in Okinawa. From there, he was moved to the 199th Light Infantry in An Loc-Long Binh, Vietnam. 
He is a member of the American Legion and serves in the post's Honor Guard as their Chaplain.

Spring 2024 Honor Flight: Allan "Al" Gerlach

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