MACV StandDownThis week we are recorded live from the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans StandDown. MACV hosts a StandDown for homeless veterans and those experiencing an issue that has become a barrier in their lives. The idea is to bring many services to one location and make them more accessible to ALL veterans who otherwise may not seek out services or take advantage of benefits due to them. Guests include:

  • Kathy Vitalis – MACV
  • David Adriansen – MDVA
  • Sara Sommarstom – Vetlaw director MACV
  • Megan Henning – Wells Fargo
  • Doran Hocker – MACV Volunteer

This week we learn about the Honor Flight Twin Cities, speak with a representative of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and get an update from the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:

 

Wells Fargo and Tribal Veterans Service OfficersThis week we learn about the Wells Fargo Veterans’ Team Member Network, discuss our state’s Tribal Veterans Service Officers and get an update From the Flag Line. Guests include:

This week  on Minnesota Military Radio we find out what’s new with the Minnesota Humanities Center’s veterans’ programs and get an overview on the  basics of PTSD from a Minneapolis VA Health Care System behaviorist. Guests include:

Vietnam Exhibit at MN Military MuseumThis week we discuss the new Vietnam Exhibit at the Minnesota Military Museum.  The exhibit highlights the service of Minnesota’s Vietnam veterans through the stories, artifacts and photographs of those veterans and include an overview of the history of Vietnam. Recorded live from Camp Ripley, guests include: