Entries by Ryan

World War I & Brown County

This week we talk to First Sgt. Stephen Whitehead from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon about the Yellow Ribbon Community of Brown County and we take a look at Minnesota in World War I with Doug Bekke of the Minnesota Military Museum.

Sweet Martha’s Cookies & Commissioner Shellito

This week we talk with Brad Walton and “Sweet” Martha Olson about Cookies for the Troops and we talk to Minnesota’s new commissioner of Veterans’ Affairs, Larry Shellito.

Red Bull Update & Financial Readiness

This week we talk with Lisa Baskfield from Baskfield and Associates about tax services available for our Servicemembers and we take a look at the upcoming deployment of Minnesota’s Red Bulls with their Brigade Commander, Colonel Eric Kerska.

World War II Roundtable & ROTC

This week we talk with Maj. John Dotterer from the University of Minnesota about ROTC opportunities and we take a look at Minnesota’s World War II History Roundtable with Dennis Showalter of Colorado College.

World War I & Family Prep

This week we talk to Maj. Scott Rohweder from the Minnesota National Guard about the National Guard’s state mission, Maj. Darrin Janish joins us to talk about Family Prep Academy and finally, we take a look at Minnesota During World War One with Doug Bekke.