Entries by Ryan

Three Years of Minnesota Military Radio

This week, three years and hundreds of interviews later, we pull back the curtain on what it takes to create the show. Guests include: Beth Kocian of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Loch, Sgt. Johnny Angelo and Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper of the Minnesota National Guard Neil Freeman of 106.1 BOB […]

Rosemount Yellow Ribbon & The Pink Tank Project

This week, we take the show on the road to the Rosemount VFW to discover the area’s Yellow Ribbon Network. We’ll also find out about the Pink Tank Project, the Minnesota National Guard’s effort to spread breast cancer awareness to the force. Guests include: Maj. Kristen Augé, Sgt. Cassie Mecuk and Sgt. 1st Class Brenda Woods of […]

Senator Al Franken & Minnesota’s Veterans Homes

This week, U.S. Senator Al Franken joins us to talk about volunteering with the USO and the current gridlock in Congress effecting our Veterans. We also take a look at Minnesota’s five veterans homes. Guests include: Deputy Commissioner Michael Gallucci of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard […]

Rep. John Kline & The Defense Alliance

This week we air our interview with veteran and U.S. Representative John Kline, talking about the gridlock in Washington and its real effects here in Minnesota. We’ll also talk about how local businesses are keeping our armed forces the best equipped in the world. Guests include: Paul Wagner and Chip Laingen of the Defense Alliance […]

Minnesota’s County Veterans Service Officers

This week, we take you to Brainerd where our state’s County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) are training on the latest tools and techniques to help our more than 370,000 veterans. Guests include: Carlton County CVSO and Current Association President, Duane Brownie Olmstead County CVSO and Incoming Association President, Neil Doyle Jackson County CVSO, Jeff Johnson Scott […]