Entries by Ryan

Red Bull Deployment & Guard Armory Update

This week we’ll get an update on the deployment of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and we’ll hear about the Guard’s plan to make their armories more economically efficient. Guests include: Army Col. Mike Wickman of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Army Col. Larry Herke of the Minnesota National Guard […]

Legion Update & The War to End All Wars

This week we’ll get the latest news from the director of the Minneapolis VA, we’ll get an update from the American Legion and, 100 years after the start of World War I, we’ll hear how Minnesota contributed to “The War to End All Wars.” Guests include: Randy Tesdahl of Minnesota’s American Legion Doug Bekke of […]

Ending Veteran Homelessness

This week we take a in-depth look at out state’s effort to eliminate homelessness for our veterans. Guests include: Eric Grumdahl of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Luke Heikilla of Twin Cities Public Television Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham of the Minnesota National Guard  

Veterans Day 2014

Today we’re on ‘Up and At ‘Em with Jack & Ben’ with a few special Veterans Day guests: Anna Long of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs   Mike McElhiney of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs   Peggy Moon of Minnesota’s American Legion   Also, listen today for our Veterans Day PSAs playing on our Minnesota Military Radio […]

The Moral Injuries of War & Farmington Yellow Ribbon

This week we take a look at the moral injuries of war and we meet the team behind one of our state’s most active yellow ribbon networks. Guests include: Dr. Irene Harris of the Minneapolis VA Chaplain (Maj.) Buddy Winn of the Minnesota National Guard Mayor Todd Larson and Superintendent Jay Haugen of Farmington David Anderson of […]