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This week we learn about a special proclamation from the Adjutant General, hear the story of Gold Star Son Rep. Dean Phillips, meet with the new Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rep. Dean Phillps – United States House of Representatives Co…
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This week we discuss Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with a Minnesota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award Recipient and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Kristi Stites – Minnesota Department …
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This week we discuss Suicide Prevention and Community Engagement with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Julia Pawlenty – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Andrea Perry – Minneapolis VA Health Car…
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This week we discuss all things Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with the director of the Army National Guard and Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard and meet with the Commander of the The Red Bull Band – 34th Infantry Division. Guests include: LTG Jon Jensen – Director of the Army National Guard MG Shawn Manke – A…
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This week we are recorded live from Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. We discuss the State of Veterans Affairs in Minnesota with the Governor, meet with the interim Commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get updates about Veteran legislation, Veterans Cemeteries and Homes and Veteran Education. Guests …
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This week we talk about the history of Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with the Minnesota National Guard, learn about employer outreach with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, discuss Veterans Benefits with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnes…
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This week we discuss Food Insecurity with the Veterans Health Education Coordinator at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about Ryan Companies US, Inc. becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company and get an update from our Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Sara Shoen – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Bill Scherling – Ryan …
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This week we are recorded live from the 14th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. We discuss the Minnesota Military Family Foundation with 3 board members, learn about Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, meet our event host Bunker Hills Golf Club (Coon Rapids, MN) and discuss the MMFF with Sponsor Anderson Engineering of…
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This week we learn about the Minneapolis VA Health Care System’s Fisher House, meet the new Commander of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and get a Pact Act update from the Press Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Guests include: Kim Bhim – Fisher House/Minneapolis VA Health Care System Paul Hassing – American Legion, …
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This week we meet with the 210th Engineering Installation Squad returning from deployment, learn about Veterans Scholarships from the Think GREAT Foundation and Folds of Honor, and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Alan Kroth – 210th Engineering Installation Squad Brandon Wortham – 210…
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This week we honor the life of Army Sergeant and Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, learn about the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s Minnesota Building Trades Ribfest, and meet with the Central Minnesota Warrior to Citizen program. Guests include: Joe Fowler – Yellow Ribbon Ribfest Anita Harris – Central Minnesota Warrior to Citizen https://minnesotamilit…
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This week we get a PACT Act Update from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about Education Benefits from the Minnesota National Guard and meet with the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Charles Martin – VA Benefits Administration Miranda Williams – Minnesota National Guard Doug Bley – Minnesota Pa…
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This week we meet with the Commanders Task Force, learn about the upcoming Shoot for the Troops event and get and update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Mick Aguirre – Commanders Task Force Ed Suarez – Shoot for the Troops Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System https://minnesotamilitaryradiohour.com/w…
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This week we learn about Limb Loss Awareness from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with Pine City Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Dr. Molly Matsumoto – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Jada Osterdyk – Pine City Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Wendy Lindahl – Pine City Beyond the Yell…
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This week we discuss Veterans Legislation with a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, discuss the Past, Present and Future of Minnesota Military Radio and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Rep. Jerry Newton – Minnesota House of Representatives Tom Lyons – Minnesota Military Radio Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot…
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This week we get a Legislative Update from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet the new Commander of the DAV Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Ben Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Commander Ellsworth Fields – Disabled American Veterans, Department of …
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This week we meet with the Commander of the 148th Fighter Wing, learn about the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Col. Nathan Aysta – 148th Fighter Wing Rich Kemp – Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp Marty Howes – Minnesota Association of County…
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This morning we are live for Memorial Day from 6-9 AM covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include: Hour 1 Chaplain (Col.) Buddy Winn, Minnesota National Guard Doug Bley, Minnesota’s Patriot Guard Marshall Murphy, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Chaplain (2nd Lt.) Isaiah Bai, Minnesota Natio…
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This week we discuss Mental Health Awareness Month at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn how Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company Minnesota Department of Natural Resources supports the Military Community and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor, Army. Guests include: Molly Smith – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Kacie Stanek – Min…
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This week we meet the new Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing, talk about the State Veterans Cemeteries with the Deputy Director for Memorial Affairs at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Col. Jesse Carlson – 133rd Airlift Wing David Swantek – Minnesota Department of Veterans Af…
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This week we meet with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 and learn how they are impacting their community with donations to repair the carillon at Fort Snelling National Cemetery and their golf tournament to benefit the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. We catch up with the Navy League of the United States, Minnesota Council and get an up…
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This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Diversity & Inclusion Special Emphasis Program. Discuss how the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs SOAR Program is helping Veterans in need and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Capt. Nicole Wiswell – Minnesota National Guar…
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This week we meet with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company 3M to learn about their Military Support Network, discuss the Patient Experience with the Chief Experience Officer at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Nicki Pauley – 3M Aryn Vastola – 3M Tim McElroy – 3M Amy Archer – Minn…
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This week we discuss the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 100th Anniversary of the State Soldiers Assistance Program, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR) and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Judy Ojard …
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This week we meet with Tee It Up for the Troops to discuss how their program helps Veterans and upcoming events, learn how Warriors Next Adventure is providing recreational therapy to Veterans and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Tim Wegsheid – Tee it Up for the Troops Len Erickson – Tee it Up for the Troops…
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