Entries by Ryan

The 50th Anniversary of NOREX

This week we are recorded live from Norway for the 50th Anniversary of NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange. We meet with officers from the Minnesota National Guard and Heimevernet (Norway Home Guard) to discuss the training plan, learn about snow shelters and troop mobilization with a Captain from the Minnesota National Guard and get […]

Cardiovascular Health and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

This week we discuss cardiovascular care and heart health month at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System , learn about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s objectives for 2023 and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Brianne Lochrie – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Taylor Kristoff-Jones – Beyond the […]

MNNG Senior Leadership and Veterans Village

This week we meet with the Senior Enlisted Leaders of the Minnesota National Guard, meet with a representative for the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435 to learn about the proposed Veterans Village and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: CCMSgt Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard CSM Stephen Whitehead – Minnesota […]

Veterans Charities and Paralyzed Veterans of America

This week we learn about the My Credit Union Community Foundation, meet with the President of the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Todd Barduson – My Credit Union Community Foundation Vicky Garrison – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America Director Patrick Kelly – […]

Nutrition at the MNNG and Working at the MDVA

This week we discuss fitness and nutrition in the Minnesota National Guard, learn about working for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Maj. Jolene Carlson – Minnesota National Guard Valerie Klitzke – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Liz Bassani – […]