Entries by Ryan

National Guard & Employer Support and the Commanders Task Force

This week we learn about a Minnesota Soldier’s story of service in the Minnesota National Guard and Minneapolis Police Department, meet with the Chairman of the Commanders’ Task Force and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Command Sgt. Maj. Katie Blackwell – Minnesota National Guard, Minneapolis Police Department Sgt. […]

Afghanistan: 20 Years Later and A New Yellow Ribbon Company

This week we discuss Afghanistan with a former member of the Minnesota National Guard who is also the DAV’s 2021 Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year, and we learn about Minnesota’s newest Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Mike McElhiney – […]

12th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic

This week we are recorded live from the 12th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic our guests include the Chairman, a former Governor, Bunker Hills Golf Club (Coon Rapids, MN) and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, Hugo, MN. We also learn about our newest MMFF event and get an update from our Senior Enlisted […]

9/11 Task Force and the 133rd Airlift Wing

This week we learn about the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 9/11 and Global War on Terrorism Remembrance Task Force, discuss the relationship between the 133rd Airlift Wing and the MSP Airport and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Randal Dietrich – Minnesota Military Museum and Library Com. Larry Herke – […]

Disabled American Veterans

  This week we’re recorded live from the DAV National Headquarters in Washington DC to get an update on their activities to support our Disabled Veterans. Guests include: Randy Reese – DAV Executive Director Jim Marszalek – DAV National Service Director Shane Liermann – DAV Deputy Legislative Director Stephen “Butch” Whitehead – DAV National Commander