This week, Patricia Boyd joins us to talk about the Minnesota Fallen Heroes Project Fundraising Calendar and Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Herr of Minnesota’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division calls in from Kuwait for an update on their mission in the Middle-East.
This week we take a look at two books for military kids with deployed parents and we’ll talk about Minnesota’s Allina Hospitals & Clinics Military Support Network. Guests include:
- Mary Linda Sather, author of ‘Boo Boo Bear’s Mission‘
- Geri Timperley and Nikki Arrow, authors of ‘A Very Long Time‘
- Stephanie Lyons and Craig Malm from Allina Hospitals & Clinics
Since 9/11, the Minnesota National Guard has deployed more than 18,000 troops to more than 34 countries. This week we’ll talk about the MInnesota National Guard’s unique roles in the War on Terrorism and here at home. We’ll also get a sneak-peek at an upcoming mission to war torn Afghanistan to boost agricultural development. Guests include:
- Army Col. Eric Ahlness, Commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s Agri-Business Development Team
- Air Force Col. Steven Wabrowetz, Commander of the Duluth based148th Fighter Wing‘s Maintenance Group
- Air Force Col. Greg Haase, Commander of the Saint Paul based 133rd Airlift Wing
This week we hear from the U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard based right here in Minnesota. We’ll also take a look at the Yellow Ribbon Recognition Program. Guests include:
- Navy Capt. Jeffrey Davis, Commanding Officer Naval Operations Support Center Minneapolis
- Marine Lt. Col. C. J. Busch, Commanding Officer Marine Wing Support Squadron 471
- Petty Officer 1st Class Garrett Kravitz of Coast Guard Station Duluth
- Annette Kuyper, Director of Military Outreach for the State of Minnesota