Entries by Ryan

National Veteran Wheelchair Games and YMCA of the North

This week we get a special call in from the 43rd Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games (Adaptive Sports and Arts – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), learn about YMCA of the North becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guest include: Rob […]

Veteran Homelessness and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

This week we get an update from the MN Patriot Guard, learn about the current programs and future goals of Preventing Veteran Homelessness with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and meet with the Commander, CVMA MN 48-4(Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association of Minnesota). Guests include: Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard Ali Kier – Minnesota […]

Shoot for the Troops and New DAV Commander

This week we learn about the upcoming Shoot for the Troops event, meet the new Commander of the DAV Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Eduardo Suarez – Shoot for the Troops Commander Oather Martin – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Director Patrick Kelly […]

Healthy Aging

This week we meet with a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Physical Therapist and Dietitian from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to talk about Healthy Aging, Diet and Physical Health. We also meet with the President of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers and discuss benefits for our Aging Veterans. Guests include: Bridget Doane – […]

Bravo Zulu House and Cottage Grove BTYR

This week we recognize National PTSD Awareness Month by learning about the mission at the Bravo Zulu House, meet with the Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Sam Andrews – Bravo Zulu House Tim Murray – Bravo Zulu House Raymond Kane – Mississippi […]