The Commissioning of the U.S.S. Minnesota

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This week, we take you to Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia for the commissioning of the Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced vessel, the U.S.S. Minnesota. We share an exclusive interview with the Secretary of the Navy, talk with the boat’s leaders and take you on an audio tour of the boat (photos). Guests include:

  • Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
  • Captain John Fancher
  • Chief of the Boat Randy Reid
  • Senator Amy Klobuchar
  • Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
  • Chief Petty Officer Mike Herman
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Minnesota’s National Guard at the State Fair

BSsmKmqCUAAvZXk.jpg-largeThis week we’re recording live at the Minnesota State Fair during Military Appreciation Day. We’ll talk about the latest news from the Minnesota National Guard and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Guests include:

  • Minnesota’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash
  • Annette Kuyper from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
  • Charles McLaurin and Mike Evans of USAA
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Minnesota G.I. Bill & Veterans Affairs

9631428608_2e3eab5fc6_oThis week, we record live at the Minnesota State Fair during Military Appreciation Day. We’ll be talking about recent changes to Minnesota’s G.I. Bill and other education benefits and we’ll hear the latest from our Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Guests include:

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Congressman Tim Walz & Camp Ripley Open House

Camp RipleyThis week U.S. Congressman Tim Walz joins us to talk about sequestration, furloughs, the clearing the VA claims backlog and improving rural healthcare. Also, Camp Ripley Post Commander, Army Col. Scott St. Sauver and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Worden join us to discover the upcoming Camp Ripley Open House. We’ll also hear about upcoming changes to Minnesota’s Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange.

Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone

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2013 Minnesota Military Family Golf Classic

2013 MMFF Golf ClassicThis week we’re recording live at 3M’s Tartan Park during the 2013 Minnesota Military Family Foundation’s Golf Classic. Guests include:

Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone

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