Entries by Ryan

Yellow Ribbon Teams and VA Alzheimer’s Research

This week we talk with representatives from the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins about becoming Yellow Ribbon teams, we discuss VA Alzheimer’s research and get an update from our county veteran service officer. Guests include: Brett Taber – Minnesota Vikings Bryan Donaldson – Minnesota Twins Dr. Maurice Dysken – Minneapolis VA David Anderson – County […]

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St. Cloud VA Health Care System

This week we meet with the associate director of the St Cloud VA health care system, discuss the mental health residential rehabilitation & treatment program, talk about the women veterans program and extended care & rehabilitation services. Guests include:     Cheryl Thieschafer, Associate Director, St. Cloud VA Jeremy Maurstad, Chief, MHRRTP, St. Cloud VA […]

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The Gary Sinise Foundation and Team Red, White and Blue

This week we discuss the Gary Sinise Foundation and it’s mission to help wounded warriors, we learn about the program Team Red, White and Blue’s program to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity, we also get an update from the Minneapolis VA director. Guests Include: Gary Sinise […]

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Transition Assistance

This week we talk with Minnesota National Guard transition assistance advisors about benefits while transitioning from active duty, we discuss the Department of Labor TAP (transition assistance program) and get an update from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include: Vince Hokkanen – Minnesota National Guard Allen Jorgensen – Minnesota National Guard Scott Mills – Director […]

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Joining Community Forces and VA Compensation & Pension Clinic

This week we talk about the “Joining Community Forces” campaign to focus attention on community-level efforts to support service members, military families and veterans, we talk with the medical director of the VA Compensation & Pension clinic and get an update from our county veterans service officer.Guests include: Annette Kuyper of the Minnesota Department of […]

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