Entries by Ryan

D-Day and the Vietnamese Veterans Memorial

This week we talk with a former curator of the Minnesota Military Museum about D-Day, learn about the Vietnamese Veterans Memorial from VVA Chapter 290 and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Doug Bekke – Former Curator at the Minnesota Military Museum Bob Behrens – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 290 […]

Memorial Day Live 2017

We’re live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include: Hour 1 Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Buddy Winn from the Minnesota National Guard Pat Crosby of the Memorial Day Challenge John Knapp of Fort Snelling National Cemetery Hour 2 Commissioner Larry Shellito of the […]

Services for Transitioning Veterans and Folds of Honor

This week we talk with the Transition & Care Management Team at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about the Folds of Honor program and get an update from the Flag Line. Guests include: Jill Vinge – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Megan Cron – Folds of Honor Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard  

Veterans 4 Veterans

This week we learn about Minnesota’s Veterans 4 Veterans trust fund program and meet some of the organizations that it helps. Guests include: Don Pankake – Veterans 4 Veterans Maj. Gen. Neil Loidolt – Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) Col. Scott St.Sauver – Garrison Commander at Camp Ripley Alex Bakkum – Veterans 4 Veterans Jason Marquardt […]

DAV Commander and The Memorial Day Challenge

This week we talk with the commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota, learn about the Memorial Day Challenge and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Mick Aguirre – MN DAV Commander Pat Crosby – The Memorial Day Challenge Patrick Kelly – Director of the Minneapolis VA […]