Entries by Ryan

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 […]

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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. […]

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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

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Remembering Lt. Col. Mark Weber & Armed Forces Appreciation Day at The Fair

This week, we take a look back on the incredible life of Lt. Col. Mark Weber. We’ll also discover this year’s upcoming Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Guests include: Jerry Hammer of the Minnesota State Fair Lt. Melanie Nelson of the Minnesota National Guard        

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Federal & Minnesota Veteran Affairs Update

This week we’ll get the latest news from the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the claims backlog and their efforts to end veteran homelessness, and we’ll hear about a new development at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs aimed at helping veterans find the help they need. Guests include: Dr. Tommy […]

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