Entries by Ryan

US Army Corps of Engineers and Ending Veteran Homelessness

This week we meet with the new commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, learn about a Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs program to help end Veteran Homelessness and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Col. Karl Jansen – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District […]

MAC-V Stand Down and Helping the Homeless

This week we learn about the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans Stand Down, meet with an Officer from the Minneapolis Police Department helping the homeless and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: MG Neil Loidolt – Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans Sgt. Grant Snyder – Minneapolis Police Department CSM Doug Wortham […]

MNNG Women’s Leadership Forum

This week we meet with the Chief of Staff for the Minnesota Air National Guard, discuss Cyber Security with a Brigadier General from the Minnesota National Guard, learn about the Women’s Leadership Forum and get an update about the Blue Water Navy Bill from our Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers.Guests include: BG Sandy Best […]

Garrison VFW Post 1816 and Gold Star Family Weekend

This week we meet with the Commander and Auxiliary President of the Garrison VFW Post 1816, talk with the Mayor of Garrison, learn about the Gold Star Family Weekend, Inc. and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Commander Ray Lasher – Garrison VFW Post 1816  Daisy Timm – Garrison […]

USS Minneapolis St. Paul and Fishing for Life

This week we meet with the Navy League about the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21), learn about the Fishing For Life program and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor.  Guests include: Brian Skon – Navy League of Minnesota Jim Hale – Fishing for Life CSM Douglas Wortham – Minnesota National Guard