Helping active
military & veterans

Supporting our
Community

Helping veterans
& families first

Welcome to Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Who are we?<br>How can we help?

Welcome to our website!

Thank you for visiting our website. We plan to do our best to keep it updated.

What you'll find:

  • News & Events will be posted on the home page, so no digging. 
  • More detail on who we are and the services we provide.
  • A proper thanks to our sponsors, complete with logos and links to their websites. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us.
  • Not only are upcoming monthly dinners and meetings listed on the home page, you can now see a full list of meetings scheduled in the About section as well as future dinners (along with meals planned) in the What We Do section.
  • ...and more!

If you have any questions, see anything we might have missed, or just want to tell us how much you love our new website, let us know. We'd LOVE to hear from you!

News & Events

Freedom Fest 2026

Fri
Sep

11

Freedom Fest 2026

Join United Heroes League on September 11 as we come together to honor the heroes we lost, recognize those who continue to serve, and celebrate the strength of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families through an evening of music, community, and remembrance.

Every ticket purchased helps support United Heroes League—where military families and sports unite as they partner with pro athletes to provide sports equipment, offer camps, subsidize sport association fees, distribute sport event tickets to military kids.

Camp Ripley - New Museum Opening

Fri
Sep

11

Camp Ripley - New Museum Opening

Be sure to visit Camp Ripley's new museum opening Sept 11-13. 

Click below to visit their website.

Salute the Troops

Sat
Sep

12

Salute the Troops

Don't miss the Military Appreciation Day held by ETS (Every Third Saturday) to honor all military members and support Veteran-Owned Businesses. 

For more details, click below.

MN Twins 23nd Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day

Sun
Sep

13

MN Twins 23rd Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day

The Minnesota Twins are proud to offer active military members or veterans (with a valid ID) plus up to three guests half-price Diamond Box High or Upper Deck tickets to all Monday through Thursday regular season home games as well as our Salute to Service weekend games 9/11 - 9/13.

Please RSVP

Will you be attending?

If you plan to attend this month's Military Appreciation Dinner, please RSVP the total number in your group by the FRIDAY September, 11. Due to limited seating, calls after that date will not be honored.

Call 952-923-5014

OR

Email

Monthly Dinner

Thu
Sep

17

September Military Appreciation Dinner

Join us for a delicious ‘FREE’ dinner of Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad and Breadsticks.

Dinners are held at the American Legion in Apple Valley. Located at 14521 Granada. All are welcome.

National POW/MIA Day

Fri
Sep

18

National POW/MIA Day

The only official national day of observance dedicated entirely to honoring Americans who were prisoners of war or remain missing and unaccounted for - from all conflicts, in all theaters, and from every branch of service.

ETS Walk

Sat
Sep

26

ETS Walk

It's time for the EST Walk to Stay in the Fight. The 2.3-mile route around Viking Lakes honors the 23 Veterans lost to suicide every single day.

Click below for more detail.

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day

Sun
Sep

27

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day is Sunday, September 27 — honoring the families who have lost a loved one in service to our country.

To learn more about this day and how to observe it, click the link below.

Resource/Support

Resource/Support

The Airman's Attic is a free, volunteer-run store on military bases that provides donated clothing, household goods, and uniforms to service members and their families.

Time for some fun!

Do like word-finds, crossword puzzles, and similar games? If so, we're going to post new ones each month. Click below for September's Boot Camp word-find.

Volunteers Welcome

We are dedicated to supporting our military service members, veterans, and their families by fostering strong community connections and providing essential resources. Our mission thrives on the commitment of volunteers like you who share our passion for making a difference. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with:

  • Organizing community events and fundraisers 
  • Coordinating support services for military families 
  • Assisting with outreach and awareness campaigns 
  • Providing administrative or logistical support 

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to serve those who have served our country. Whether you can commit a few hours a month or take on a more active role, your time and skills will have a lasting impact.

To learn more, please contact us at 952-923-5014, or email us at yellowribbonav@gmail.com. Or, you can complete our form.

Become a Volunteer

Join us in honoring our heroes and strengthening our community!

Assisting Military connected members
of our community any way we can

Special Thanks to our Donors

The success of the Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon mission to serve the military community depends on the generosity of many. We thank the many local businesses, groups and individuals who have donated their time, space and financial support. At the risk of unintentionally omitting a donor, we especially thank the following.

St. Paul, MN 55124-7019

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  • Veterans Assistance:
    1.800.273.TALK

  • Dakota County:
    952.891.7171

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