Tag Archive for: Minnesota National Guard

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:

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 Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:

Food Insecurity and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Ryan Companies

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:

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 National Guard

Hour 2

Director Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Adjutant Stephen “Butch” Whitehead, Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans
Rep. Tom Emmer, U.S. Congress

Hour 3

Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota National Guard
Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. National Guard Bureau
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senate
Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota

Mental Health Month and Making Connections

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: