Post Falls' Hanson finishes American Legion courses

POST FALLS - Steve Hanson, commander of American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls and District 1 commander, recently completed courses at the American Legion National College in Indianapolis, Ind.

The American Legion College was founded in 1944, preparing young Legionnaires for leadership positions since World War II. Hanson becomes one of about 800 Legionnaires to have graduated from the institution since its founding.

He is a three-time combat veteran of Iraq and has served as Post 143 commander since 2013. Hanson also was appointed by the national commander to serve on the National Security Council.

Steven H. Nipp American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls is the largest Legion post in Idaho, with more than 600 members.