Entries by Ryan

204th Deployment to Egypt and TLC Toys

This week we’ll get an update on the 204th Area Support Medical Company nine month deployment to Egypt. We also talk with a man that turned his woodworking hobby into an annual toy mission for children. Minnesota National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor gives us an update. Guests Include: Captain Jonathon Vang of the Minnesota National Guard Mel Hartman […]

Toys for Military Kids & Prosthetics at the Minneapolis VA

This week we learn about the Toys 4 Military Kids program, a program that has impacted over 1300 children of military families in 2013. We also talk about the prosthetics and sensory services at the Minneapolis VA.  Guests include: Mike Clark and Les Hanson of the Toys 4 Military Kids program Martina Bucci of the […]

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