Entries by Ryan

Minnesota Commanders Task Force

This week we talk with the Minnesota Commanders Task Force recorded live from Federal Premium Ammunition. Guests include: Joe Mauricio – VFW Commander Willie Pargo – Military Order of the Purple Heart Commander Denise Milton – American Legion Commander John Flores – AMVETS Deputy Commander Mic Aguirre – DAV Commander Todd Kemery – Paralyzed Veterans […]

VA Vocational Rehab and North Hennepin Community College

This week we talk with a counselor from the Minneapolis VA about Vocational Rehabilitation, learn about North Hennepin Community College about becoming a Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from the director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include: Angela Sherburne – Minneapolis VA Steve Yang – North Hennepin Community College Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis […]

Diversity Council and Gold Star Family Program

This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Junior Diversity Council, discuss the Minnesota Gold Star Families program and Women Veterans Health issues with a representative of the MDVA as well as get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: LTC Jeff Marricks – Minnesota National Guard SPC Ezbone Kibogo – Minnesota National Guard […]

Minnesota Secretary of State and the Merchant Marines

This week we talk to the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon and find out about the Merchant Marines in World War II. We also get an update about the USS Minnesota and the Navy ball. Guests include:   Steve Simon – Minnesota Secretary of State Gabriel Marsh – World War II Merchant Mariner Brian Skon […]

Gulf War Illness and Minnesota Power

This week we talk with a doctor about new research into the Gulf War Illness, meet with the newest Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Ron Bach, PhD – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Bryan Maslowski – Allete/Minnesota Power Stephanie Simmonds – Allete/Minnesota Power Lisa Klenk […]