Entries by Ryan

Honor Flights and 934th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

This week we catch up with the Honor Flight Twin Cities, meet with the 934th Airlift Wing to learn about their Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Jerry Kyser – Honor Flight Twin Cities Maj. Laura Mitricska – 934th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron SMSgt. Kevin Cassidy –  934th […]

DAV Commander and PGA Hope Program

  This week we meet with the Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota, learn about PGA HOPE(Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rick Jarvis –  Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Jeffrey Hintz – CEO PGA Minnesota Section Ralph Huesner – Minneapolis […]

MN 55th CERFP and MDVA SOAR Project

This week with the Commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s 55th CERFP (CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package) and learn about the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs SOAR program. Guests include: MAJ Mike Graves – Commander of the MN 55th CERFP Paul Williams – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Ben Wilson – Minnesota Department of Veterans […]

Coping with PTSD and Spiritual Resiliency with Deployments

This week we learn about Coping with PTSD from a Psychologist with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, discuss Spiritual Resiliency and Deployments with a Chaplain from the Minnesota National Guard and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Dr. Irene Harris – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Chaplain Buddy Winn – […]

Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad and National Guard Quick Reaction Force

This week we meet with the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad and discuss their recruiting efforts, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Quick Reaction Force and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: John Knapp – Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad Mike Pluta – Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad SFC David Whaley […]