Military Affairs

On a Mission to Foster Support for our Troops

The Chamber’s Military Affairs committee is on a mission to foster a community of support for the men and women of our military and the missions they carry out on our behalf. With a total economic impact to the region of more than $100 million and the most reliable arsenal we have to fight annual floods and preserve the freedom we love, the vital role of the military in our region is undeniable.

To recognize these courageous individuals, the committee will plan activities to raise awareness in the community for the work that they do and provide opportunities for the community to thank them for their outstanding accomplishments. The committee also has a keen eye on promoting public policies that advance our region’s military units.

Help us make our metro military friendly. Learn more about the Honor Star program and how you can be involved. See current Honor Star members.

Chamber Military Appreciation Night is the perfect opportunity for the business community to come together to thank our local military members for everything they do for our region. From fighting our spring floods to serving abroad, our service men and women dedicate their lives to serving others. We show them our appreciation by treating their families to a patriotic themed Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball game.

We also offer special event opportunities for our members. In August 2018, members of our Military Affairs committee and Honor Star program toured Camp Ripley Training Center near Little Falls, Minnesota, where we observed in maneuver training and even engaged in weapon simulation training. One attendee provided this response to the trip:

About the committee

Chair: Erik Lind, General Atomics
Staff support: Katherine Grindberg, Executive Vice President
Meeting time: 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month