Entries by Ryan

VA/UofM Partnership and the MMAF

This week we discuss the nursing partnership between the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis VA Health Care system, get an update from the Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund and learn about a new program from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Christina Anderson – University of Minnesota  Colleen Hammill – University of Minnesota  Trevor […]

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Emergency Preparedness

This week we discuss emergency preparedness with the Minnesota Director of Homeland Security and a Brigadier General from the Minnesota National Guard, we also learn about joining the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include: Joe Kelly – Minnesota Director of Homeland Security Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen – Minnesota National Guard Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard  

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Recruiting and Retention Winter Conference

This week we learn about what the Minnesota National Guard is doing to improve diversity and inclusion in the force. Guests from the Minnesota National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion include: Lt. Mike Pazernik, Battalion Commander Staff Sgt. Corinda Horton 1st Sgt. Benjamin Rimolde Maj. Ryan Kelly, Dep. Commander

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Month of the Military Child and Vet’s Day on the Hill

This week we learn about the Month of the Military Child, discuss Veterans day on the Hill and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Moriah Legvold – MN National Guard Child and Youth Program Coordinator Jennifer Rechtfertig – MN National Guard State Family Programs Deputy Stephen Whitehead – Executive Director Minnesota DAV […]

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Armed Forces Service Center and MOVE! Program

This week we meet with the director of the Armed Forces Service Center, learn about the VA’s MOVE! weight management program and get a word with our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Debra Cain – Executive Director Armed Forces Service Center Jacquelyn Hinz – Registered Dietitian Minneapolis VA Lisa Klenk – County Veteran Service […]

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