This week we learn about the upcoming Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, discuss Toxic Exposure Screening with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with a Vietnam Marine who wrote the song “Welcome Home” and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Anne Sonnee – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Commissioner Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Melanie Nelson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Dr. Danny Smith – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Len Erickson – Vietnam Marine, Composer
- Craig Ugland – Minnesota Patriot Guard
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Len Erickson’s Welcome Home
This week we learn about the the Ft. Snelling Cemetery Project with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, meet with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss Memorial Day Events at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Glenn Anderson – Chanhassen American Legion Post 580
- David Swantek – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week discuss the COMPACT Act and Mental Health with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Hibbing-Chisholm Area and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Emma Podobinski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- David Holewinski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Chris Magnusson – Hibbing-Chisholm Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament, Co-hosted with the President of United Heroes League. We learn how this event got started with one of the creators of the tournament, meet with one of the main sponsors Hero Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and meet with a Captain in the Minnesota National Guard on balancing her professional Hockey career and military life. Guests include:
- Co-Host Shane Hudella – United Heroes League
- Darin Janisch – Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament
- Zach Engen – Hero Home Service
- Capt. Ashley Birdsall – Minnesota National Guard
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