Return of Vietnam POW’s 42 Years Later

Lt. Col. Barry B BridgerThis week we talk with Lt. Col Barry Bridger, a Vietnam POW who spent 6 years in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Capt Bridger began flying combat missions during his first regular tour of duty in Southeast Asia with the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, in late 1966. He was forced to eject over North Vietnam on January 23, 1967, and was taken as a Prisoner of War. After spending 2,232 days in captivity, he was released during Operation Homecoming on March 4, 1973, and was hospitalized for his injuries at Andrews AFB, Maryland.

 

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Camp Ripley and United Veterans Legislative Council

Camp Ripley

This week we discuss the busy schedule at Camp Ripley and hear about proposed legislation that could affect military retirement pay here in Minnesota, we also get and update from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include:

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General Mills Patriot Project and The Immortal Chaplains

 

The Immortal ChaplainsThe week we learn about the General Mills Patriot Project, hear the story of the Immortal Chaplains in WWII, get an update from a county veterans service officer and our weekly message from the Adjutant General. Guests Include:

 

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The Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan and MDVA Claims

Col. Price.fwThis week we discuss the Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan, meet the senior claims representative from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, visit with the Minnesota Patriot Guard, get our weekly message from the Adjutant General and much more. Guests include:

 

 

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34th CAB Deployment and Hastings Veterans Home

34th Combat Aviation BrigadeThis week we get an update from the 34th CAB in Kuwait, learn about the Hastings Veterans home, speak with the Director of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, get our weekly message from the Adjutant General and much more. Guests include:

 

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