Sons of the American Legion WI Squadron 90

07/07/2026

Chequamegon Veterans extends our thanks to our community volunteer reenactors who joined us during the 4th of July parade and helped us honor different eras of our military.

Thanks also to Ashland Historical Society and Museum, Richard I. B**g Veterans Historical Center, Sons of the American Legion WI Squadron 90, JDC Photography & Videography and JD Bass Photography.

Photo courtesy of JD Bass Photography.

07/02/2026

Tonight's meeting included a presentation on the Battle of Iwo Jima as a component of our ongoing series on the Second World War.

The Americans land on the small volcanic rock of Iwo Jima against fierce Japanese resistance. During the terrible fighting an image that would resonate through history would capture the essence of the American experience of the Second World War, while the hard fought battle ended in a victory of deb

06/16/2026

This month, as a component of our monthly history series, we covered the Battle of Manila, the brutal urban fight for the liberation of the capitol of the Philippines in early 1945.

The Japanese naval garrison in Manila choses to fight to the death in the Philippine capitol, engaging in a concerted effort to slaughter the entire population and raze the “Pearl of the Orient” to the ground before it can be liberated by the Americans.

02/06/2026

Last night at our meeting our history presentation we covered the last quarter of 1944 as a component of our ongoing WWII series.

Part Three: The War The Allies keep up the pressure on Germany as they push into the Hurtgen Forest, while the Soviets begin to probe East Prussia and drive into the Balkans. In the Pacific, the Americans launch their invasion of the Philippines, with the long promised return of General MacArthur

02/06/2026

This Saturday, February 7th, at 11am, Chequamegon Veterans will have their annual Four Chaplains Remembrance program at the Chequamegon Veterans Center. The annual program celebrates the heroism and sacrifice of four US Army chaplains who died when their transport sank in the north Atlantic during World War II. Public is invited to join us.

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Congratulations to the winners in this years Chequamegon Veterans Center chili cook off. Top winner was Keith Tveit, VFW Post 690 member. Runners up were Michelle D and Kiera D, both from Bad River Legion Auxiliary. Thanks to our volunteer community judges for their participation.

11/11/2025

Wishing all of our veterans best wishes for Veteran's Day!

(Troops of the 32nd Infantry Division, the Red Arrow, mark the end of WWI, 11/11/1918)