Entries by Ryan

Shoot for the Troops and Cargill Yellow Ribbon Initiatives

This week we learn about the upcoming Shoot for the Troops events, discuss Cargill’s Yellow Ribbon Initiatives and get an update from the Minneapolis VA. Guests include: Duane Lowe – Federal Premium Ammunition  Dennis Angell – Minnesota Military Family Foundation Stephen Whitehead – Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota Bob Behrens – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter […]

133rd New Commander and Ending Veteran Homelessness

This week we meet the new commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing, discuss ending Veteran Homelessness with a special advisor from the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Col. Daniel Gabrielli – Commander 133rd Airlift Wing Eric Grumdahl – Special Advisor, Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs CSM […]

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 […]