Entries by Ryan

2015 Year In Review

This week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota National Guard. We also receive a special award. Guests Include: Commissioner Larry Shellito – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs MG Rick Nash – Minnesota […]

Looking Back at 2015

This week we get a year end review from the Minneapolis VA, Minnesota Patriot Guard, Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Adjutant General. Guests include: Patrick Kelly – Director Minneapolis VA Doug Bley – Minnesota Patriot Guard Lisa Klenk – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers CSM Doug […]

Chaplains Holiday Show

The week we host a special show with 4 Minnesota Chaplains and discuss challenges to service-members and their families during the holidays. Guests include: Chaplain Maj. Buddy Winn – Minnesota National Guard Chaplain Maj. Rick Rittmaster – Minnesota National Guard Chaplain Lane Stockeland – Minneapolis VA Chaplain Jim Leith – Minneapolis Veterans Home

Commanders’ Task Force

This week the state’s veterans service organizations join us for a special holiday show. Guests include: Duane Hermanson – State Commander VFW Jim Kellogg – Department Commander American Legion Greg Remus – State Commander DAV

Holiday for Heroes and R3SP Program

This week we learn about the Holidays for Heroes event at the Mall of America and discuss the Resilience, Risk Reduction, Suicide Prevention (R3SP) Program. Guests include: Adam Kedrowski – Mall of America Doug Reynolds – Mall of America Maj Ron Jarvi – Minnesota National Guard Melissa Heinen – Minnesota Department of Health Dr. Dan […]