Flags and Honor of Minnesota

10/13/2025

09/29/2025

🇺🇸 Flags and Honor had an amazing time serving dinner at the Veterans Hunt in Chaska last week - one of our favorite annual events of the year. Our team spent the day prepping and smoking ribs, chicken, cheesy potatoes, baked beans and paired them all with rolls and several flavors of pies. The best part? Seeing veterans enjoy the meal, share stories, and even take leftovers home. The weather was perfect as always, the camaraderie was strong, and it reminded us why we do what we do: to give back to those who’ve given so much.

09/24/2025

🇺🇸🔥Smoke & Service🔥🇺🇸
The smoke’s rising… and so is our gratitude. Smells like honor, tradition, and something delicious.

09/24/2025

09/18/2025

🎉✈️ Happy 78th Birthday, U.S. Air Force! 🇺🇸
Established on September 18, 1947, the Air Force became a separate branch of the U.S. military, launching a legacy of innovation, courage, and global impact. From WWII skies to space and cyberspace, Airmen have led with honor and excellence.

💙 Today we celebrate 78 years of flying, fighting, and winning. Thank you to all who serve and have served—your dedication inspires us all. Aim High ... Fly, Fight, Win

📸 Drop a salute in the comments or tag an Airman you appreciate!

09/11/2025

🇺🇸In Honor of Patriot Day: A Tribute to Those Lost on 9/11🇺🇸

Today, we stand in solemn remembrance of September 11, 2001 - a day that forever changed our nation.

We remember & honor the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost in the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and aboard Flights 11, 175, 77, and 93. Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters - ordinary people caught in extraordinary tragedy. Their names are etched in stone, but their stories live on in the hearts of a grateful nation.

In the face of unimaginable horror, America’s defenders rose - not just in uniform, but in spirit. From the ashes of Ground Zero to the front lines overseas, a generation of warriors answered the call. They deployed to distant lands, stood watch at home, and carried the weight of freedom on their shoulders.

Patriot Day is not just a date - it’s a promise. A promise to never forget. A promise to uphold the values they died defending. A promise to serve, protect, and preserve the liberty they cherished.

To those too young to remember the fear, the silence, and the unity of that day - know this: for many, today is heavy. It carries memories of loss, sacrifice, and resilience.

Let us walk gently. Proceed with compassion. Listen. Reflect. Remember.

08/14/2025

August 14 – Navajo Code Talkers Day

🪶 Honoring the Legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers 🪶

Today we pause to honor the extraordinary bravery and ingenuity of the Navajo Code Talkers, whose contributions were vital to the Allied victory in World War II.

During World War II, more than 400 Native American Marines played a pivotal role in secure military communications by using a secret code based on the Navajo language—a code that was never deciphered by enemy forces. The original 29 Navajo Marines developed this ingenious system, but they weren’t alone. Code Talkers from at least 14 other tribes and nations—including the Cherokee, Choctaw, Hopi, and Comanche—used this code to ensure that critical messages could be transmitted swiftly and securely across the battlefield.

The code was first used in 1942 during the Battle of Guadalcanal and proved essential in major battles such as Iwo Jima, Saipan, and Okinawa.

🗣️ “Our language was our weapon, and it helped win the war.” — Chester Nez, Original Code Talker

At the time, the Navajo language was unwritten and known to few outside the tribe, making it a powerful tool for secure military communication. The code remained classified until 1968, and many Code Talkers received recognition only decades later.

Established in 1982 by then President Ronald Reagan, Navajo Code Talkers Day is a time to reflect on their courage, celebrate their cultural heritage, and ensure their legacy lives on.

📜 We remember. We honor. We thank you.



Navajo Code Talker Monument: https://www.intermountainhistories.org/items/show/405

08/13/2025

🇺🇸 THANK YOU to Our Incredible Sponsors & Silent Auction Donors! 🇺🇸

The Flags and Honor Car & Craft Show Saturday Aug 2nd was a huge success thanks to the generosity and support of our amazing community! We are deeply grateful to the following businesses and individuals who helped make this event unforgettable:

✨ Sponsors & Donors ✨
212 Tavern
Atneosen & Co. Accounting
BankVista
Becky – Craft Show Vendor
Bee Well Massage
Brewing – Logan's Pass
Chanhassen American Legion
Chaser's
Chaska American Legion
Chaska Lions
Chaska VFW
Corral Bar & Grill
Cub Foods
Cy's Bar & Grill
Dahlgreen Golf Course
Day Massage
Frattalone's ACE Waconia
Home Depot
Joe's Sporting Goods
King Cargo Vans
Legacy Wealth Advisors
Lenzen Chevrolet
Mustard Seed
My Pillow
New Prague Golf Course
NorthStar Forge
Paddy O' Furniture
Pounders Bar and Grill
Priority Envelope
Rouge 41
Southwest Eye Care
Target
Tonia's Salon
Town Course

Your contributions helped us honor our veterans, bring the community together, and create lasting memories. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙❤️

08/08/2025

How many people does it take to run the Flags and Honor Car & Craft Show?
It takes a village—and then some!

💪 Behind the scenes, dozens of dedicated volunteer members work tirelessly to make this event happen. From arranging, promoting, and fundraising to setting up tents, tables, and the kitchen… they do it all!

🚗 They register cars, MC the event, grill, boil and shuck corn, park cars, sell food, beverages, and shirts, tally votes, hand out trophies, tear down, collect garbage, and send off the cars at the end of the day.

🙌 And it’s not just members—many non-members step up to help too. This event is truly a community effort.

❤️ Thank you to everyone who makes the Flags and Honor Car & Craft Show a success year after year!

08/07/2025

Today, on , we honor the brave men and women who were wounded or killed in combat while serving our nation. Each Purple Heart tells a story of sacrifice, of courage under fire, of selfless service, and of the high cost of freedom.

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we are honored to serve many of these heroes and their families. Their strength inspires everything we do.

To all Purple Heart recipients: we see you, we thank you, and we will never forget your sacrifice. 💜🇺🇸

08/07/2025

08/05/2025

Registration ends tomorrow, it's not too late to save your spot at our resilience summit! You can scan the QR code or if a little more old school just click the link: http://bit.ly/45ZgQb9