Entries by Ryan

Starbase Minnesota & Veterans for Veterans

This week, we discover a DoD program designed to inspire kids in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, and we’ll meet the team behind the Veterans for Veterans Trust Fund. Guests include: Kim Van Wie, SMSgt Tony Pacheco & Eman of Starbase Minnesota Alex Bakkum of Wells Fargo and Veterans for Veterans (V4V) […]

Military Saves & New Vet Outreach

This week, just in time for tax season, we get financial advise from a military money expert and we hear how the Minneapolis VA is reaching out to the latest generation of veterans. Also, we’ll find out why VA claims in Minnesota will now take longer to file. Guests include: Craig Hovland from Beyond the […]

Minnesota’s Marine Law Enforcers

This week we find out about the Minnesota Marine Reserve unit 4th Law Enforcement Battalion,  and get an update on what’s going on with The Vietnam Veteran’s of America. This weeks guests include: Marine Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Easton, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion Mark Madsen, Minnesota State Council President, Vietnam Veteran’s of America Tim Leonhardt, Minnesota Patriot Guard

Tracing the Red Bulls from WWII to Today

This week we trace the path of the Red Bulls though Ireland, North Africa and Italy during World War II with a man who experienced it. We’ll also hear about the division’s more recent history and future with it’s current commanding general. Guests include: Lyle Bonkrud Brig. Gen. Neal Loidolt, commanding general of the 34th […]

Minneapolis VA & Joining Forces

This week we’ll see how organizations across the state are “Joining Forces” to support the troops and we’ll meet the new director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include: Patrick J. Kelly of the Minneapolis VA Annette Kuyper, Army Maj. John Wisniewski and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard