Entries by Ryan

Transition Assistance

This week we talk with Minnesota National Guard transition assistance advisors about benefits while transitioning from active duty, we discuss the Department of Labor TAP (transition assistance program) and get an update from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include: Vince Hokkanen – Minnesota National Guard Allen Jorgensen – Minnesota National Guard Scott Mills – Director […]

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Joining Community Forces and VA Compensation & Pension Clinic

This week we talk about the “Joining Community Forces” campaign to focus attention on community-level efforts to support service members, military families and veterans, we talk with the medical director of the VA Compensation & Pension clinic and get an update from our county veterans service officer.Guests include: Annette Kuyper of the Minnesota Department of […]

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210th Engineer Squadron and Month of the Military Child

This week we talk with the 210th Engineer Installation Squadron about their mission both in the 5 state area and on deployment, we discuss April being the month of the military child and operation military kids “Purple Up” campaign. Guests Include: Lt. Col Lyle Shidla of the Minnesota National Guard Staff Sgt. Kevin Vanek of […]

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Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp and Marine Corps League

This week we hear about Camp Ripley’s Youth/Teen summer camp programs, we discuss the Marine Corps League in Minnesota, we also get an update from the Veterans Administration. Guests include:     MNNG Youth Camp Director Rich Kemp Marine Corps League of Minnesota Commandant Vinnie Howard Minneapolis VA Director Patrick Kelly http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-3-12-MMR.mp3

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Preparing for the Worst of Minnesota

This week we hear from the Department of Homeland Security, the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota Department of Transportation about Emergency Preparedness, we get an update from the Adjutant General and talk with our senior enlisted advisor. Guests Include: Minnesota Department of Homeland Security Director Joe Kelly Minnesota National Guard Brig. Gen. Jon Jenson […]

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