Entries by Ryan

D-Day at Normandy & Minnesota Military Furloughs

This week we’ll get the latest on the military furloughs hitting more than half of the Minnesota National Guard’s full-time force. We’ll also meet a Minnesotan who survived the D- Day invasion at Normandy and we’ll see how local businesses are benefiting from employing the guard and reserve. Guests include: Army Lt. Col. Jon Lovald of the Minnesota National Guard […]

Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans & Veterans Services

This week State Rep. John Kreisel joins us to talk about veteran services available in your area and we’ll get the latest from Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans. Guests include: Anoka County Director of Veterans Service Officer John Kriesel Rob Hartley & Stephen Whitehead of Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans Also, don’t forget to join us for Armed Forces Appreciation Day at […]

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the State Fair

The great Minnesota get-together is hosting their Armed Forces Appreciation Day on Tuesday August 27th starting at 0930. Vietnam era veterans who register by July 31st will receive four free tickets. All other current and former Servicemembers with proof of service will receive discounted admissions and access to a whole host of events planned that day. We’ll […]

150 Years After Gettysburg & U.S. Joint Special Operations Command

This week Maj. Gen. Nash joins us from Gettysburg on the 150th anniversary of that historic battle and we’ll meet a Minnesota native who now leads our U.S. Joint Special Operation Command. Guests include Matt Cassidy from Historic Fort Snelling Minnesota’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Votel, Commanding General of U.S. […]

Veteran MBA Program & Army Corps of Engineers

This week we’ll discover the evolving role of the Corps of Engineers in Minnesota and we’ll learn about an MBA program specifically for veterans. Guests include: Army Colonels Michael Price and Dan Koprowski Retired Navy Lt. Commander Chip Altman Marine Sgt. Michael Conroy