Rome to D-Day in WWII & American Legion Update

1943-pratella-italy-34th-infantry-divisionThis week, with the 70th anniversaries of the liberation of Rome and D-Day quickly approaching we go in-depth on Minnesota’s contributions to the war. We’ll also get updates from Minnesota’s American Legion and the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:

  • Doug Bekke of the Minnesota Military Museum
  • Mike Ash of Minnesota’s American Legion
  • Patrick Kelly of the Minneapolis VA
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Starbase Minnesota & Veterans for Veterans

home-photo-2-272x300This week, we discover a DoD program designed to inspire kids in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, and we’ll meet the team behind the Veterans for Veterans Trust Fund. Guests include:

  • Kim Van Wie, SMSgt Tony Pacheco & Eman of Starbase Minnesota
  • Alex Bakkum of Wells Fargo and Veterans for Veterans (V4V)
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
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Military Saves & New Vet Outreach

140107-Z-KL308-287This week, just in time for tax season, we get financial advise from a military money expert and we hear how the Minneapolis VA is reaching out to the latest generation of veterans. Also, we’ll find out why VA claims in Minnesota will now take longer to file. Guests include:

  • Craig Hovland from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
  • Mark Frenzel of the Minneapolis VA
  • Todd Kubinski of the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
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Minnesota’s Marine Law Enforcers

4th Law Enforcement BattalionThis week we find out about the Minnesota Marine Reserve unit 4th Law Enforcement Battalion,  and get an update on what’s going on with The Vietnam Veteran’s of America. This weeks guests include:

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Tracing the Red Bulls from WWII to Today

This week we trace the path of the Red Bulls though Ireland, North Africa and Italy during World War II with a man who experienced it. We’ll also hear about the division’s more recent history and future with it’s current commanding general. Guests include:

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