Entries by Ryan

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 […]

Suicide Prevention & Minnesota’s American Legion

This week we’ll talk with the new commander of Minnesota’s American Legion about their projects and support of today’s veterans. We’ll also go in-depth on the serious issues of subsistence abuse and suicide in our state. Guests include: Commander Mike Ash of Minnesota’s American Legion Brittany Buquoi, Natalia Rivera and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the […]

World War II Roundtable & Rasmussen College’s Yellow Ribbon Network

This week, we’ll hear about one of the state’s most popular history events, the World War II History Roundtable, and we’ll also get a preview of an upcoming service member and spouse resource fair. Guests include: Army Col. (Ret.) Don Patton of  The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History RoundTable Patty Sagert of Rasmussen College Markda […]

The Commissioning of the U.S.S. Minnesota

This week, we take you to Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia for the commissioning of the Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced vessel, the U.S.S. Minnesota. We share an exclusive interview with the Secretary of the Navy, talk with the boat’s leaders and take you on an audio tour of the boat (photos). Guests include: Secretary of […]

Minnesota’s National Guard at the State Fair

This week we’re recording live at the Minnesota State Fair during Military Appreciation Day. We’ll talk about the latest news from the Minnesota National Guard and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Guests include: Minnesota’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash Annette Kuyper from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Charles McLaurin and Mike Evans of USAA