December 2014 - Minnesota Military Radio

Annual Holiday Show

This week we will be discussing the effects of deployments on our service members and their families during the holidays and the resources available to help them with the sacrifices they make for us. Guests include:

Chaplain Maj. Buddy Winn of the Minnesota National Guard
Lt. Col. Tim Martenson, State Chaplain for the Minnesota National Guard
From Kuwait Chaplain Maj. Rick Rittmaster of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade
Lt. Col. Barb Pazdernick of the Minnesota National Guard

2014-12-28/by Ryan

Podcast

Minnesota’s DAV and Hiring Veterans

This week we get an update from Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans Adjutant/Executive Director, we also talk with a former Army Captain about his book “Interrogations of Morals” and the hidden benefits of hiring veterans. Guests Include:

Stephen Whitehead of the Minnesota DAV
Captain Jason Meszaros, author of the book “Interrogation of Morals”

2014-12-21/by Ryan

Podcast

204th Deployment to Egypt and TLC Toys

This week we’ll get an update on the 204th Area Support Medical Company nine month deployment to Egypt. We also talk with a man that turned his woodworking hobby into an annual toy mission for children. Minnesota National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor gives us an update. Guests Include:

Captain Jonathon Vang of the Minnesota National Guard
Mel Hartman of TLC Toys
Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham, Minnesota National Guard

2014-12-14/by Ryan

Podcast

Toys for Military Kids & Prosthetics at the Minneapolis VA

This week we learn about the Toys 4 Military Kids program, a program that has impacted over 1300 children of military families in 2013. We also talk about the prosthetics and sensory services at the Minneapolis VA. Guests include: