Entries by Ryan

Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

This week we discuss everything from flood insurance to Superbowl security with the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Director Joe Kelly – Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Lt. Col. Mike Piontek – Minnesota National Guard Cecelia Strauss – Minnesota […]

My Health eVet and Hormel Foods Becoming a Yellow Ribbon Company

This week we learn about how technology is helping Veterans at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with Hormel Foods on becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Lara Carson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Jim Fiala – Hornel Foods Corporation  Mary […]

Recruiting Battalion and Military Order of the Purple Heart

This week we meet with the Commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion, learn about the Military Order of the Purple Heart – Department of Minnesota, discuss Veterans Day on the Hill and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Lt. Col. Eduardo Suarez – Minnesota National Guard Willie […]

Future of the Guard’s Infrastructure and Vietnam Veterans of America

This week we discuss the future of the Minnesota National Guard’s Infrastructure, meet with the Vietnam Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Don Kerr – Minnesota Department of Military Affairs Col. Sol. Sukut – Minnesota National Guard Terry Palmer – Vietnam Veterans of America Ralph […]

The 55th Civil Support Team and Camp Gratitude

This week we meet with the Minnesota National Guard’s 55th Civil Support Team, learn about Camp Gratitude and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Maj. Scott Hawks – Minnesota National Guard Sgt. James Hayes – Minnesota National Guard Bill Hottel – Camp Gratitude Robby Robinson – Goodhue County Veteran Service […]