Entries by Ryan

Diversity Council and Gold Star Family Program

This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Junior Diversity Council, discuss the Minnesota Gold Star Families program and Women Veterans Health issues with a representative of the MDVA as well as get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: LTC Jeff Marricks – Minnesota National Guard SPC Ezbone Kibogo – Minnesota National Guard […]

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Minnesota Secretary of State and the Merchant Marines

This week we talk to the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon and find out about the Merchant Marines in World War II. We also get an update about the USS Minnesota and the Navy ball. Guests include:   Steve Simon – Minnesota Secretary of State Gabriel Marsh – World War II Merchant Mariner Brian Skon […]

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Gulf War Illness and Minnesota Power

This week we talk with a doctor about new research into the Gulf War Illness, meet with the newest Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include: Ron Bach, PhD – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Bryan Maslowski – Allete/Minnesota Power Stephanie Simmonds – Allete/Minnesota Power Lisa Klenk […]

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The Medal of Honor Convention, 13th PSYOPS & Mile in My Shoes

This week we meet with the 13th Psychological Operations Battalion, discuss the upcoming Medal of Honor Convention, learn about the Mile in My Shoes organization and get an update from the flag line. Guests include: Lt. Col. D. Scotty Lene – 13th Psychological Operations Battalion Tiffany Kovaleski – Medal of Honor Convention Jana Huffman – Mile in My […]

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Minnesota Veterans at the State Fair

This week our focus is the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and their programs and services, we also talk with other veteran service organizations including the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program and Disabled American Veterans. Guests include: Mike McElhiney – MDVA Chief of Staff Annette Kuyper – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Doug Reynolds – Mall of […]

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