Entries by Ryan

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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Return of Vietnam POW’s 42 Years Later

This week we talk with Lt. Col Barry Bridger, a Vietnam POW who spent 6 years in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Capt Bridger began flying combat missions during his first regular tour of duty in Southeast Asia with the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, in late 1966. He was forced to […]

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Camp Ripley and United Veterans Legislative Council

This week we discuss the busy schedule at Camp Ripley and hear about proposed legislation that could affect military retirement pay here in Minnesota, we also get and update from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include: Colonel Scott St. Sauver of the Minnesota National Guard Ralph Donais of the United Veterans Legislative Council Command Sgt. […]

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