Entries by Ryan

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

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 […]

Medical Foster Homes and UPS Veteran Employment Initiatives

This week we discuss the VA Medical Foster Home program, United Parcel Service Veteran Employment Initiatives, get and update from our County Veteran Service Officer and much more. Guests Include:     Kathryn West and Ken Merwin of the Minneapolis VA Brian Ritchie and Rommel Carlson of United Parcel Service County Veteran Service Officer David […]

Veterans Day on the Hill and Education Benefits

This week we discuss the March 4th event Veterans Day on the Hill, we also discuss changes to military education benefits, get our weekly message from the Adjutant General and much more. Guests include: American Legion Department Commander Peggy Moon Capt. Mindy Davis  of the Minnesota National Guard Capt. Amber Manke of the Minnesota National Guard […]

Return of Vietnam POW’s 42 Years Later

This week we talk with Lt. Col Barry Bridger, a Vietnam POW who spent 6 years in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Capt Bridger began flying combat missions during his first regular tour of duty in Southeast Asia with the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, in late 1966. He was forced to […]