Entries by Ryan

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

Activation of the National Guard and Under Secretary for Benefits

This week we meet with the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard and discuss their state mission, talk to the Undersecretary of Benefits for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen – Minnesota National Guard Dr. Paul Lawrence […]

133rd Airlift Wing and Veteran Suicide Prevention

This week we meet with the Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing, discuss Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Col. James Cleet –  Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing Paula Newinski – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs […]

Memorial Day Live 2020 | Hour 3

Today we’re live for Memorial Day from 0600-0900 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. In this hour: Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen of the Minnesota National Guard Director Joe Kelly of Minnesota’s Homeland Security Emergency Management Sen. Amy Klobuchar Gov. Tim Walz