Speaker Spotlight
Kevin Hermening
Brothers After War
Kevin Hermening
Wausau’s Kevin Hermening, was a 20-year-old Marine security guard when he became the youngest hostage of the 52 Americans held captive in Iran from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981. Come hear about his experience and his life today.
Kelly Nelson
Brothers After War
Kevin Hermening
Kelly has loved true animal stories ever since she was a little girl. Brownie the War Dog is her first book, inspired by a visit to the Veterans Home at King to seek care for her father, a veteran of the Korean war. Kelly lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Jason; children James and Brooke; dogs Ladybug, Mabel, and ZuZu; and cat, Lenny.
Brothers After War
Brothers After War
Brothers After War
Brothers After War is a documentary film directed by Jake Rademacher. It explores the impact of the Iraq War on soldiers and their transition to becoming veterans. The film features Rademacher reconnecting with his brothers and fellow soldiers he embedded with during the war, creating a unique "then and now" journey that highlights the t
Brothers After War is a documentary film directed by Jake Rademacher. It explores the impact of the Iraq War on soldiers and their transition to becoming veterans. The film features Rademacher reconnecting with his brothers and fellow soldiers he embedded with during the war, creating a unique "then and now" journey that highlights the toll of war on individuals. Please be advised that there will likely be scenes from battles in Iraq as the film flashes back to the original context. This movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It combines past footage with present-day reunions, capturing the resilience and humanity of those who fought.
Filmmaker Jake Rademacher's "Brothers After War" is what our Veterans experience as they transition to and from war and then transition out of the military.
John Armbruster
Brothers After War
Brothers After War
John is the author of Tailspin. Tailspin is the true story of a WWII Tail Gunner who survived a four-mile fall without a parachute only to land in Nazi hands. Come hear about American tail gunner, Gene Moran's harrowing story of survival from the fall, and seventeen months as a POW in occupied Europe, including the infamous "Hell Ship" and European Death March.
Exciting Events Happening at Convention
Back by Popular Demand
Join the Past Commander's Club and the Department for a 50s theme party featuring Daddy Ds Production. They entertained the Department in 2022 and graced the National stage that same year for the Auxiliary National President's Banquet. The fun does not stop with this group, so get out your best 50s outfit and enjoy.
NEW! Legion Family Testimonial
Join Commander Jim, President Becky, Commander Alan, and Director Corey for their joint testimonial on Wednesday night to kick off the Convention. Cocktails 6-7 PM, Dinner 7 PM with program and fellowship to follow.
Blood Drive
Schedule your appointment to give blood at the Department Convention Blood Drive on July 18, 2025 at www.redcross.org or on your mobile app.
You can give blood every 56 days, so do not give after May 23, 2025 to qualify to give at the convention.
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Thank you Department Vice Commander Nathan Bond for your generous donation.
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Thank you Department Commander James Johnson for your generous donation.
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It is time to get ready for the event of the summer. The 106th Department Convention will be held July 16-20, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency/KI Center in Green Bay. THE BEST SPEAKER LINE UP TO DATE!