Entries by Ryan

210th Engineer Squadron and Month of the Military Child

This week we talk with the 210th Engineer Installation Squadron about their mission both in the 5 state area and on deployment, we discuss April being the month of the military child and operation military kids “Purple Up” campaign. Guests Include: Lt. Col Lyle Shidla of the Minnesota National Guard Staff Sgt. Kevin Vanek of […]

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Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp and Marine Corps League

This week we hear about Camp Ripley’s Youth/Teen summer camp programs, we discuss the Marine Corps League in Minnesota, we also get an update from the Veterans Administration. Guests include:     MNNG Youth Camp Director Rich Kemp Marine Corps League of Minnesota Commandant Vinnie Howard Minneapolis VA Director Patrick Kelly http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-3-12-MMR.mp3

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Preparing for the Worst of Minnesota

This week we hear from the Department of Homeland Security, the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota Department of Transportation about Emergency Preparedness, we get an update from the Adjutant General and talk with our senior enlisted advisor. Guests Include: Minnesota Department of Homeland Security Director Joe Kelly Minnesota National Guard Brig. Gen. Jon Jenson […]

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Medical Foster Homes and UPS Veteran Employment Initiatives

This week we discuss the VA Medical Foster Home program, United Parcel Service Veteran Employment Initiatives, get and update from our County Veteran Service Officer and much more. Guests Include:     Kathryn West and Ken Merwin of the Minneapolis VA Brian Ritchie and Rommel Carlson of United Parcel Service County Veteran Service Officer David […]

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Veterans Day on the Hill and Education Benefits

This week we discuss the March 4th event Veterans Day on the Hill, we also discuss changes to military education benefits, get our weekly message from the Adjutant General and much more. Guests include: American Legion Department Commander Peggy Moon Capt. Mindy Davis  of the Minnesota National Guard Capt. Amber Manke of the Minnesota National Guard […]

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