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
This week, we’re talking Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, saying farewell to our Military Producer from the Minnesota National Guard, and getting an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Rachel Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- 1LT Colton Rossow – Minnesota National Guard
- Craig Ugland – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week our show features the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs as our co-host. We’ll dive into a special Veterans Day event organized by the Brown County Veteran’s Council, discuss various Veterans Day activities with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and get the latest updates from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. To learn more about the Veterans Celebration, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2569028796818890. Guests include:
- Tony Miller – Brown County Veteran’s Council
- Greg Peterson – Brown County Veteran’s Council
- Commissioner Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we have the 2nd installment of engaging with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at Camp Arifjan to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges during deployment. Guests include:
- SFC Shane Kramer – Minnesota National Guard
- MAJ Michael Lowden – Minnesota National Guard
- SGT Josephine Lowden – Minnesota National Guard
- CPT Daniel Thompson – Minnesota National Guard
- CSM Matt Erickson – Minnesota National Guard
This week we are engaging with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at Camp Arifjan to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges during deployment. Guests include:
- SGT Natasha Neu – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- SPC Samantha Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- SPCEmily Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- BG Joe Sharkey – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- CH LTC. Jeremy Pederson – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
This week we meet with the new Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner – Programs & Services, learn about Epilepsy Care with a Neurologist from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and talk with Senator Amy Klobuchar at the Serving Our Troops event last weekend at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Guests include:
- Ben Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Dr. Rupert Exconde – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar – United States Senate
This week we meet with the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Court of Honor and Flight of Honor Programs, discuss the 2024-2025 agenda with the new Commander of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Don Kerr – Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
- Carl Moon – American Legion Department of Minnesota
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we check in with the administrator of the Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery, discuss Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Chad Bonde – Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery
- Kristi Stites – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
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