Entries by Ryan

9/11 GWOT Task Force and 2nd Battalion 135th Deployment

This week we learn about the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 9/11 and Global War on Terrorism Remembrance Task Force, get an update from the 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment from the Horn of Africa and meet with the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Mariah Jacobsen – 9/11 and Global War on Terrorism Remembrance Task […]

Veterans Day of Advocacy

This week we discuss Veterans Week of Advocacy with the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services, Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota and the Commanders Task force. Guests include: Trent Dilks – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Rep. Rob Ecklund – Minnesota House of Representatives  Sen. Andrew Lang – Minnesota State […]

Operation Safety Net & Minnesota’s Veterans Homes

This week we learn about Operation Safety Net from the Commander of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol, meet with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to talk about Minnesota Veterans Homes and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service […]

VA Academic Affiliations & The Travelers Companies

This week we meet the Minneapolis VA’s team responsible for academic affiliations, we’ll hear about Minnesota’s newest Yellow Ribbon company, the Travelers Companies, and we get an update from the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include: Dr. Ezgi Tiryaki, M.D, and Dr. April Prunty, PhD, RN from the Minneapolis VA Cory Johnson from The Travelers Companies Command […]

Flight of Honor and Sons of the American Legion

This week we meet with leadership from the 133rd Airlift Wing & 148th Fighter Wing to learn about their Flight of Honor Program, talk with the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Minnesota and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Maj. Gen.(ret) Dave Hamlar – Minnesota Air National Guard Brig. […]