Entries by Ryan

70th Anniversary of the End of WWII

This week we talk with three WWII Veterans about the 74th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. Guests include: Bob Clemens – WWII B-17 Navigator United States Army Air Forces Vince Parker – WWII B-17 Tailgunner United States Army Air Forces Joe Kover – Infantry, […]

Warrant Officer Program and Vietnam Veterans of America

This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guard Warrant Officer Program, have a discussion with a representative from the Vietnam Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA. Guests include: CW4 Kip Knudson – Minnesota National Guard Bob Behrans – Vietnam Veterans of America Ralph Husner – Minneapolis VA Healthcare System 

Veterans Legislation and Tee it Up for the Troops

This week we talk with one of our members of congress about Veterans legislation, discuss the Tee it Up For the Troops program and get a word from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include: Congressman Tom Emmer – Minnesota’s 6th District J.B. Ball – Tee it Up for the Troops Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham – […]

2015 Veterans Day Celebration Live

This Veterans Day we’re live from the Inver Grove Heights Armory at the official Minnesota state event. Guests and co-hosts include: Hour 1: Minneapolis VA Hospital Nurse Executive Helen Pearlman Anna Long Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Minneapolis VA Hospital,  Recreation Therapist Michele Patterson Beth Kocian Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Hour 2: Minnesota Department […]

Minneapolis VA Research and Toys 4 Military Kids

This week we discuss health services research with an MD from the Minneapolis VA, learn about the Toys 4 Military kids and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Hanna Bloomfield – Minneapolis VA Mike Clark – Toys 4 Military Kids Lisa Klenk – Sibley County Veterans Service Officer