Entries by Ryan

NOREX and Camp Gratitude

This week we meet with the Deputy Commander of Camp Ripley to discuss NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, learn about Camp Gratitude and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: LTC Patrick Cornwell – Minnesota National Guard Bill Hottel – Camp Gratitude Doug Bley – Minnesota Patriot Guard

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Lock and Dam #2 and Dredging the Mississippi

This week we meet with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District to learn about commerce on the Mississippi River, the importance of the Lock and Dam System and how dredging creates safe waterways. Guests include: Kristin Moe – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District Brian Grey – U.S. Army Corps […]

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HSEM Spring Preparedness and VA Update

This week we discuss Emergency Preparedness with Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Minnesota National Guard and US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota. We also get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Director Joe Kelly – Homeland Security and Emergency Management Maj. Ross Neibur – Minnesota National Guard Dan […]

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Minnesota National Guard Task Force 1-194

This week we meet with leadership from the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor and learn about their rapid force mission to help evacuate Kabul Airport, we also get an update from our Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: LTC Jacob Helgestad – 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment 1LT – Justin Brickman – […]

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Heart Health and BTYR Reintegration Program

This week we discuss Heart Health with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s Reintegration Program and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Devin Roen – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Heather Bergeron – MN Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Ellyn Emde […]

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