Entries by Ryan

Military Day at the State Fair & Veteran Stand Down

This week we talk about the help available for our homeless veterans at statewide stand downs and the upcoming Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Guests include: Nathaniel Saltz and David Nguyễn of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans Sgt. 1st Class Blair Huesden of the Minnesota National Guard Jerry Hammer of the Minnesota State Fair Sierra Stenger of […]

State Troopers & Assistant Adjutant General

This week we’ll hear about new opportunities in the Minnesota State Patrol for veterans and we’ll talk with the Minnesota National Guard’s newest Assist Adjutant General. We also talk with the Minnesota National Guard’s Senior Enlistment Advisor a  final time before her retirement. Guests include: James Swanson of The Minnesota State Patrol Brig. Gen. David Hamlar of the Minnesota […]

Camp Gratitude & Chronic Pain

This week we’ll hear about a summer camp for military families and we’ll discover treatment available for chronic pain at the VA. Guests include: Bill Hottel of Camp Gratitude Dr. Peter Marshall of the Minneapolis VA Todd Kubinski of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers  

Veteran Wildlife Management Area & WWII in the Pacific

This week we hear a World War II veteran’s incredible story of service in the Pacific and we discover new grounds for our veteran hunters. Guests include: WWII Veteran Chuck DeMann Eran Sandquist of Pheasants Forever Tim Leonhardt of the Minnesota Patriot Guard More on the Minnesota Veterans Wildlife Management Area:

Airman’s Roadside Rescue & American Legion Update

This week we’ll hear the story of a Minnesota National Guard Airman who came to the rescue of a driver in need and we’ll get an update from Minnesota’s American Legion. Guests include: Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Renning of the Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing Mike Johannes Mike Ash, commander of Minnesota’s American […]