This week, our program shines a light on MN Air National Guard Recruiting, offering an inside look at their recruiting team and the keys to effective recruiting. We’ll also bring you the latest updates from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Maj Andrea Kostiuk – MN Air National Guard
- MSgt Kayla Crotteau – MN Air National Guard
- Msgt Jesse Todd – MN Air National Guard
- TSgt Paige Feete – MN Air National Guard
- Tim Leonhardt – MN Patriot Guard
This week, we’re joined by a special host and MC for Veterans Day on the Hill, Tom Lyons. We’ll sit down with the Legislative Director of the DAV of Minnesota to discuss the upcoming Veterans Day on the Hill and the key legislative priorities for Veterans in Minnesota. Plus, we’ll connect with the Vice President of the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers to explore how we can inspire our Veteran community to join us at the event on April 9th. To learn more about Veterans Day on the Hill, visit: https://tinyurl.com/VDOTH2025 Guests include:
- Trent Dilks – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota
- Tom Anderson – Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers
This week, we’ll be sitting down with the Nursing Workforce at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, connecting with the community outreach coordinators from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, and getting the latest update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:
- Katie Nelson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Amy Daly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Stefanie Hurt – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Taunja Moe Forbes – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Command Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
This week we discuss the return of Warrant Officers to the United States Air Force and Minnesota National Guard, additionally we check in with the Claims Division of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Maj. Joe Girtz – 210th Engineering Installation Squadron
- CW5 Erik Homme – Minnesota National Guard
- Jeff Burth – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Peter Hansen – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Craig Ugland – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week, we’re meeting with the Director of Government Affairs at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, discussing Veteran legislation with a Minnesota House Representative and Chair of the Veterans and Military Affairs Division, and get an update from the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Jon Kelly – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Rep. Matt Bliss – Committee Chair Veterans and Military Affairs Division
- Director Patrick Kelly- Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week, we’ll sit down with a retired Colonel from the 133rd Airlift Wing to explore his 37-year journey with the Air National Guard. We’ll also bring you updates from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs on the MN Veterans Homes, and hear from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Col (ret) Mike Piontek – 133rd Airlift Wing
- Eric Meittunen – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week, we’ll explore creative arts and recreation therapy at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, connect with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – Rosemount, MN, to see how they’re making a difference for local veterans, and receive an update from Senior Enlisted Advisor CSM Rost, U.S. Army. Guests include:
- Kristin Powell – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Tom Neumann – Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Steve Bruce – Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- CSM Jason Rost – United States Army
This week, we’ll be connecting with Soldiers from the 34th Infantry Division who have recently returned from Operation Spartan Shield. We’ll also meet with members of the University of Minnesota’s ROTC program and receive an update from our Minnesota National Guard military producer. Guests include:
- LTC Jay Hackett – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- SGM Christopher Reed – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- CPT Christopher Barich – University of Minnesota Army ROTC
- SSG Joseph Hance – University of Minnesota Army ROTC
- 2LT Austin Stibbe – Minnesota National Guard
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