Entries by Ryan

Camp Ripley, NOREX and Veterans Day on the Hill

This week we meet with the Garrison Commander of Camp Ripley, discuss Veterans Day on the Hill and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Col. Scott St. Sauver – Minnesota National Guard Denise Miltion – Commanders Task Force Chair Peggy Moon – Legislative Chair of the American Legion CSM Doug Wortham – […]

VA Residency Program and 3M’s Hire Our Hero’s Campaign

This week we learn about the University of Minnesota’s residency program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, discuss 3M’s Hire our Hero’s Campaign and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Nacide Ercan-Fang, MD – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Dale Ross – US Marketing Operations Manager at 3M Tim […]

Senior NCO’s and The Mission Continues

This week we talk with the senior NCO’s from the Minnesota Army National Guard and Minnesota Air National Guard, discuss The Mission Continues program and get an update from the Flag Line. Guests include: CSM Doug Wortham – Senior Enlisted Advisor, Minnesota National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Paul Kessler – Command Chief, Minnesota Air National […]

Changes for the 34th ID Red Bulls and American Legion Commander

This week we discuss changes with the outgoing commanding General of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, talk with the state commander of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and get an update from the director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Maj. Gen. Neil Loidolt – Outgoing Commander of the 34th Red […]

2016 Year In Review

This week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota National Guard. Guests include: Col. Kevin Olson – Director of Public Affairs at Minnesota National Guard Commissioner Larry Shellito – Minnesota Department of Veterans […]