This week, we’ll join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to explore Veteran employment and the upcoming career fair. We’ll also hear from the National Director of Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Raymond Douha – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
- Shannon Spouse – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
- Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week, we explore leadership development and Army life with Minnesota National Guard soldiers, recap Veterans Day on the Hill with the legislative director from the DAV Department of Minnesota, and connect with the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- 1SG Steve Cox – Minnesota National Guard
- SPC Mitchell Houge – Minnesota National Guard
- Trent Dilks – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota
- Tom Anderson – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week, we sit down with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to talk about the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, explore how Children’s Minnesota earned its status as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization, and get the latest from our Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:
- Rachel Hammer – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Janelle Gustafson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Bruce Henderson – National Veterans Wheelchair Games Athlete
- Ron Jarvi – Children’s Minnesota
- Aaron Simpson – Children’s Minnesota
- Cmd. Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
This week, we’re recorded live from the 32nd Welcome Home Pheasant Hunt at Wild Wings of Oneka, organized by Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, Hugo, MN. We’ll explore the 34th Infantry Division Association and chat with leaders from the 148th Fighter Wing and the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. Guests include:
- Chuck Haas – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network Hugo
- Tyler Scott – Wild Wings of Oneka
- Col (ret) Chad Sackett – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Association
- Lt Col Ryan Blazevic – 148th Fighter Wing
- BG Joseph Sharkey – Minnesota National Guard
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 GuardÂ
- MSgt Kayla Crotteau – MN Air National GuardÂ
- Msgt Jesse Todd – MN Air National GuardÂ
- 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
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