Entries by Ryan

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 […]

Vietnam Veterans of America and Veterans Linkage Line

This week we talk with a representative from the Vietnam Veterans of America, discuss the Veterans Linkage Line and get an update from the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:     Jim Fischer – Vietnam Veterans of America Kelli Jo Greiner – Veterans Linkage Line Ralph Heusner – Minneapolis VA