Entries by Ryan

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

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 […]