Entries by Ryan

Fishing for Heroes and The Patriot Ride

This week we talk about the annual Fishing for Heroes tournament to support the Daniel Drevnick memorial fund, talk with members of the Patriot Guard about their upcoming Patriot Ride event and get an update from the VA Director. Guests include:     Ken Drevnick – Fishing for Heroes Jim and Dianna Beardsley – Board […]

D-Day and VA Claims

This week we discuss D-Day with a 98 year old WWII Veteran, get an update from the Command Sargent Major and meet with a claims supervisor from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Guests Include:     WWII Veteran Ken McArther Rolando Sotolongo – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs CSM Doug Wortham – Minnesota National […]

Memorial Day Live 2015

We’re live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include: Hour 1 Chaplain (MAJ) Buddy Winn Minnesota National Guard Chaplain Corps Mr. Van Hofwegen Minnesota National Guard Honor Guard Chaplain Ken Beale Fort Snelling Chapel Eric Petersen Cragun’s https://minnesotamilitaryradiohour.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Hr-2.mp3 Hour 2 Commissioner Larry Shellito  Minnesota Department of Veterans’ […]

133rd Airlift Wing and VA Justice Outreach

This week we discuss the recapitalization and modernization of the 133rd airlift wing, get a memorial day message from the Adjutant General, an update from our county veteran service officer and talk with a Minneapolis VA justice outreach specialist. Guests include:   Col. Jim Johnson – 133rd Airlift Wing Col. Andrew Burda – 133rd Airlift […]

The Mission Continues and MN State Veterans Cemeteries

This week we learn about a veterans community program called The Mission Continues, meet with the director of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery and get and update from the flag line of the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests Include:     Lee Freeman – The Mission Continues David Swantek – Cemetery Director of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries […]