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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Minneapolis VA & Joining Forces

Minneapolis VAThis week we’ll see how organizations across the state are “Joining Forces” to support the troops and we’ll meet the new director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:

  • Patrick J. Kelly of the Minneapolis VA
  • Annette Kuyper, Army Maj. John Wisniewski and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard

 

 

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A Look Ahead at the New Year

11087227273_7a498a70a4_oThis week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for both the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:

  • Minnesota’s Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Rick Nash
  • Commissioner Larry Shellito
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