
Veterans Day 2019

Duane Fink supervises the building of the float

Preparing for the Parade

Almost there...Black Hills Energy lends a helping "crane".

The finished product

Commander Tolsma welcomes the members/guests




Recognizing members for longevity and participation

January 2020 Membership meeting presentation

January 2020 Membership Meeting presentation

October 2019 Membership Meeting

October 2019 Membership meeting

Post 22 celebrates their 100th birthday July 14th, 2019


Rain and Hail mark the 100th

RC Chamber of Commerce helps us celebrate our 100th with a ribbon cutting.






Commander Tolsma welcomes the crowd and introduces the State Commander
Post 22 members attend State Convention in Sioux Falls. June 7th - 9th, 2019

Post 22 Riders (Mike Ball and John Fleming) show off their "rides" out front of convention center in Sioux Falls. The car belonged to someone else...not sure whom.

2019 Post 22 Go Getters attend dinner. L-R: Mike Ball, Chris Van Delist, John Fleming, Doug Harris and Don Fuller







Post 22 members attend District 2 meeting. March 17th, 2019

District 2 Vice Commander

Pennington County Commander

District 2 Legionnaire of the Year for 2018


Department Commander Brendan presents pin to Doug Harris for Legionnaire of The Year, District 2


C. Van Delist, with State Membership Chair Gene Opbroek and Dept Commander Denny Brendan.

Post 22 Adjutant hands in membership updates to Commander Brendan.

State Vice CC for West River, Ed Thompson addresses Dist 2 members.
Post 22 holds Post Everlasting Ceremony to honor our fallen comrades. March 16th, 2019

Family members and Post 22 Members attending the Post Everlasting Ceremony



L-R: Bill Kribell, Jud Phelps, Chris Van Delist, Don Dosch (hidden- Chris Renden, Post 320).


Chaplain: Don Fuller; Post 22 Commander: Lyle Tolsma; Post 22 Adjutant: Doug Harris



Post 22 Receives new sign. February 21st, 2019






Post 22 hosts a visit from The American Legion National Commander, Brett P. Reistad. Nov 9th, 2018


National Commander Reistad addresses Post 22 and Post 320 Legionnaires

Post 22 and Post 320 members
Post 22 Commander and Auxiliary President take part in Veterans Day parade in downtown Rapid City. Nov 11th, 2018
Photos of The American Legion National Hdq in Indianapolis IN. Oct 2018




Post 22 Commander and President of Auxiliary prepare to enter the Veterans Day Parade

Two of our newest members prepare to march in the Veterans Day Parade

Toni and Don Fuller, and John Fleming help prepare the Post 22 Float for the parade.


Hallway leading to the NEC auditorium

The NEC meeting room. A lot of history has taken place in this room.

SD representatives to National American Legion College, class of 2018. Matt Lagerstrom and Doug Harris


One of the many significant works of art in the NEC room.


More artwork on display in the museums at National Hdq.

Post 22 members Doug Harris, Georgeann and Christopher VanDelist, assist with SD Boys State 2018
Post 22 elects and installs new officers 4/25/2018

Christopher VanDelist, standing 3rd from left

Christoper Vandelist, back row, far right

Georgeann and Christopher VanDelist, 2nd row, far right. Doug Harris, 4th row, 3rd from left.

Doug Harris, 4th from left.

Doug Harris, City of Dallas counselor

SD Vice Commander congratulates new Post 22 Commander


State Vice Commander Installs new Post 22 Officers
Post 22 hosts the 6th annual "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans" Ceremony 3/31/2018





Oldest/Youngest Veteran cut the cake