Entries by Ryan

34TH DIVARTY and MDVA’s Senior Admin Officer

This week we meet with the 34th Infantry Division Artillery – Divarty, meet the new Senior Administrative Officer from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: LTC Ryan Kelly – Minnesota National Guard MAJ Blake St. Sauver – Minnesota National Guard […]

Former VHA Undersecretary and Youth Programs

This week we meet the former Undersecretary of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about the Month of the Military Child events with representatives from the MN National Guard Youth Programs and Mall of America and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Dr. Richard Stone […]

Minnesota Veterans Homes and Veterans Day on the Hill

This week we meet with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to learn about the 3 new Veterans Homes in Minnesota, discuss the upcoming Veterans Day on the Hill with Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Simone Hogan – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs […]

Suicide Prevention Programs

This week we learn about the Suicide Prevention Programs at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Kristi Charles – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs David Holewinski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System

20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom

This week we meet with former leaders from the Minnesota National Guard, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and current leadership at the Minnesota Military Museum to discuss the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We also get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: MG(ret) Rick Nash – […]