The Alliance

Following decorated Coast Guard career, new leader settles in at The Alliance

By Jill Callison | December 1, 2025

After an impressive Coast Guard career, he returned to South Dakota – and is jumping right in leading the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance.

The Alliance broadens services with salon, tattoo studio, new programming

By Jill Callison | July 2, 2025

Two businesses have moved under the roof of the South Dakota Heritage Military Alliance — The Alliance for short — while the nonprofit itself is reaching out with new programs.

Nearly 5 years in, ‘mini mall’ for veterans draws national attention for unique model

By Jill Callison | November 18, 2024

“I don’t think anybody really knew what this was going to turn into.” Now, nearly five years in, The Alliance is drawing national notice.

The Alliance adds family fun center

By Jodi Schwan | February 28, 2022

The newest addition at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance offers fun for all ages. The building at 1600 W. Russell St. has turned part of its upper-level warehouse space into a family center filled […]

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