Entries by Ryan

Military Order of the Purple Heart & Navigating the Skies of WWII

This week, we fly the skies of Europe during World War II with former B17 Bomber Navigator Bob Clemons and we’ll discover Minnesota’s Military Order of the Purple Heart with Mark Browne. (listen)  

Visiting Hurricane Sandy, Talking with the Doc & Guiding Veterans

This week we’ll talk to the new Minnesota National Guard Air Force Surgeon General, find out about a local Airman’s volunteering efforts to Hurricane Sandy and another great service for Veterans. Guests include: Minnesota Air Force Surgeon General Dr. (Col.) David Hamlar TSgt. Rebecca Tongen, 133rd Airlift Wing Tony Tengwall of  Wounded Warriors Guide Service (listen)

Veterans on the Hill & Fort Snelling’s Traveling Chaplain

This week we’ll discover the story of Fort Snelling’s traveling chaplain and find out how you can help pass veteran friendly legislation. Guests include: Lee Ulferts, Commander of Minnesota’s VFW 1st Lt. Tara Robertson from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr. of the Fort Snelling Chapel (listen)

2013 Norwegian Troop Exchange

This week, what does it take to train for extreme winter warfare? Soldiers from the Norwegian Army will join us in-studio to tell us about their unique 40 yearlong partnership with the Minnesota National Guard. We’ll also call our troops now training in Norway and the volunteers with Serving our Troops. Guests include: Army Capt. […]

Women in WWII & The Marine Corps League

This week, as the military opens combat jobs to women, we’ll meet with a World War Two veteran who led the way for today’s women and we’ll get the latest from our friends in the Marin Corps league. Guests include: Ann Quarmstrom, a WWII Veteran Mel Roiger of the Marine Corps League Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy […]