This week, we’ll be discussing alcohol use with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, reflecting on the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s accomplishments in 2024 and their goals for 2025, and receive an update from our Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:
- Megan Welu – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Taylor Kristoffe-Jones – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- CCM Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
This week, we are excited to present our annual “Year in Review” event, featuring special appearances by the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and Governor Tim Walz. This event will provide insightful reflections on the past year’s achievements, challenges, and future plans for Veterans in Minnesota. Guests include:
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Governor Tim Walz – State of Minnesota
This week we have our Annual Chaplin’s Christmas Show with four Chaplains from the Minnesota National Guard to discuss ministering to our troops and their families as well as a special Christmas Message/Prayer. Guests include:
- Ch Buddy Winn – Minnesota National Guard
- Ch Stephanie Christoffels – Minnesota National Guard
- Ch Michael Rivera – Minnesota National Guard
- Ch Keith Beckwith – Minnesota National Guard
This week we have our annual Commanders Task Force Holiday Show with State Commanders from American Legion Department of Minnesota, DAV Department of Minnesota, JWVMN, Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota. Guests include:
- Dr. Carl Moon – American Legion
- Oather Martin – Disabled American Veterans
- Stewart Mednick – Jewish War Veterans
- Todd Kemery – Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Seth Thomas – Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Tim Valentin – Paralyzed Veterans of America
- David Staehlin – Veterans of Foreign Wars
This week, we’ll explore the Support Our Troops grant program through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with a Retirement Services Officer from the Minnesota Army National Guard, and receive an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Heather Darby – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Freddie Williams – Minnesota Army National Guard
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week, we’re coming to you live from Mancini’s Steakhouse for the Jewish War Veterans Annual Membership Dinner, co-hosted with the Department Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, Department of Minnesota. We’ll dive into the history of Mancini’s and its support for the military community, meet with the National Commander, and gain insight from the National Judge Advocate on some fascinating historical details. Guests include:
- Department Commander Stewart Mednick – Jewish War Veterans of America Department of Minnesota
- Pat Mancini – Mancini’s Char House
- National Commander Gary Ginsburg – Jewish War Veterans of America
- National Judge Advocate Peter Nickitas – Jewish War Veterans of America
This week we learn about the Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport, meet with the Tribal Veterans Service Officer from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Rick Dale – Armed Forces Service Center
- Debra Cain – Armed Forces Service Center
- Galyn Minkel – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we meet with the Fargo VA Health Care System and learn about their Caregiver Support Program, discuss the various programs that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon NE Metro offer and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:
- Shawn Abbas – Fargo VA Healthcare System
- Patti Sele – Fargo VA Healthcare System
- Dorothy Radermacher – Northeast Metro Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Command Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
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