Entries by Ryan

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 […]

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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    

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A Look Ahead at the New Year

This week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for both the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota National Guard. Guests include: Minnesota’s Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Rick Nash Commissioner Larry Shellito

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Chaplains Round Table | Holiday Healing

This week, we host a special holiday show on healing not only the physical, but the emotional and spiritual wounds suffered in war. Special guests include: Army Chaplains Maj. Buddy Winn and Capt. Vince Hokkanen  

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Commanders’ Task Force

This week the state’s veterans service organizations join us for a special holiday show. Guests include: Mike Ash of the American Legion Richard Jenkins of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Duane Hermanson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Beth Kocian of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper of the […]

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