Entries by Ryan

Domestic Operations, the Red Cross & Soldiers Assistance

This week we take a look at what our Minnesota National Guard and Red Cross are doing to prepare for the next state disaster. We’ll also discover our state’s soldier assistance program. Guests include: Army Col. Jon Jensen of the Minnesota National Guard Phil Hansen of the Minnesota Red Cross Andrew Garvais of the Minnesota Department of Veterans […]

PTSD in Women, RINGS II & Month of the Military Child

This week we’ll hear about all the upcoming events part of “Month of the Military Child” and we’ll discover the latest that VA research can tell us about the resiliency of service members and their families. We’ll also get an update from our county veterans service officers. Guests include: Dr. Melissa Polusny of the Minneapolis VA Capt. […]

The Tet Offensive & Pets Loyal to Vets

This week we go back to the Vietnams War’s Tet Offensive through the eyes of a Minnesota Veteran and we’ll meet an organization dedicated to training therapy dogs for our wounded warriors. Guests include: Tom Newman, Just War: A Soldier’s Revelation Jeff LeBaron of Pets Loyal to Vets Tim Leonhardt of the Minnesota Patriot Guard

Tribal Veterans Service & VA Update

This week we’ll hear about the our state’s tribal veterans services officers and the contributions of our Native American veterans. We also get an update from the Minneapolis VA and the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers. Guests include: Wendy Sederstrom of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Todd Kubinski of Scott County Patrick Kelly […]

Veterans on the Hill & Afghanistan Update

This week we’ll hear about this year’s push for veteran friendly legislation and we’ll get an update from the Minnesota National Guard’s 114th Transportation Company, currently deployed to Afghanistan. Guests include: Army Capt. Ryan Koester & 1st Sgt. Troy Deans Rob Hartley of the Minnesota Commanders Task Force and Disabled American Veterans Army Command Sgt. […]