NOREX 2024 and a Look Back at the 50th Anniversary of NOREX

This week we meet with some Host Families for the Minnesota National Guard’s 51st Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) and look back at our trip to Norway in 2023 for the 50th anniversary of NOREX. The exchange, which started in 1974, is the U.S.’s longest continuous bilateral military and cultural exchange, bringing Norwegian service members to Minnesota and Minnesota service members to Norway to train with one another. Guests include:

  • The Danczyk Family – MNNG Host Family
  • Shane Hybben – MNNG Host Family
  • Maj. Katie Lunning – Minnesota National Guard
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Minneapolis VA ALS Clinic and BTYR Farmington

Minneapolis VA ALS Clinic and BTYR Farmington

This week we meet with a Doctor from the ALS Clinic at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, catch up with the Farmington Yellow Ribbon Network and get an update from our Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:

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MNNG and VA Year in Review

MNNG and VA Year in Review

This week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota National Guard and Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:

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MDVA and Commander In Chief Year in Review

MDVA and Commander In Chief Year in Review

This week we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and State of Minnesota. Guests include:

 

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Annual Chaplains Christmas Show

Annual Chaplains Christmas Show

This week we host our annual Chaplains Christmas Show co-hosted with a Colonel from the Minnesota National Guard, we discuss deployments with a Chaplain from the 682nd Engineer Battalion, learn about preparing for deployment with a Chaplain from the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and finish with a special Christmas message/prayer. Guests include:

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