Entries by Ryan

2nd Battalion 135th Deployment and American Legion Riders

This week we meet with the Commander of the 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment and discuss their mission to the Horn of Africa, learn about the American Legion Riders Minnesota and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Lt. Col. Chip Rankin – Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment Paul […]

The Minnesota Military Family Foundation

This week we meet with the Chairman and Vice President of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation, talk with the Minnesota National Guard liaison officer to the Minnesota Military Family Foundation, receive a donation from the Commander of the DAV and a matching donation from the MN Patriot Guard and get an update from the Minneapolis […]

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and Commanders Task Force

  This week we meet with the Commander of the 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division and learn about their mission at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin, discuss Veteran issues with the Chairman of the Commanders Task Force and get an update from our Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Col. Tim Kemp […]

My Health𝘦Vet and Veteran Unemployment

This week we learn about the My Health𝘦Vet program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, discuss Veteran unemployment with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Lara Carson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Rayn Douha – Minnesota Department of Employment and […]

Veteran Employment & Education and Camp Ripley

This week we discuss Veteran Education and Employment with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with the Commander of Camp Ripley Training Center and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse – Minnesota National Guard Doug Bley – Minnesota Patriot Guard