Entries by Ryan

Fort Snelling National Cemetery and MDVA’s SOAR Program

This week we talk with the director of the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, learn about the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs SOAR program and get a word with our County Veterans Service Officer. Guests include: Director John Knapp – Fort Snelling National Cemetery Paul Williams – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Lisa Klenk – County […]

The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division

This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division and their National Training Center rotation and other missions this year for the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. We’ll also get an update from the flag line of the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include: Col. Robert Intress – Commander, […]

Women’s Leadership Forum and DAV

This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guards Women’s Leadership Program, visit with the Department Commander of the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA. Guests include: Lt. Andrea Drost – Minnesota National Guard Department Commander Mick Aguirre – Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis […]

Adapt 4U Program and Veterans Employment

This week we learn about the Adapt 4U program, discuss Veteran employment with a representative from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and get a word from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Dr. Abigail Gewirtz – University of Minnesota  Jim Finley – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development CSM Douglas Wortham […]

WWII and Korean War Veterans Honor Flight

This July 4th Weekend we have a special show recorded live from an Honor Flight where we interview WWII and Korean war Veterans on a special trip to Washington DC. Guests include: 77 WWII and Korean War Veterans Jerry Kyser – Honor Flight Twin Cities Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard