Books for Military Kids and Allina’s Military Support

This week we take a look at two books for military kids with deployed parents and we’ll talk about Minnesota’s Allina Hospitals & Clinics Military Support Network. Guests include:

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Minnesota National Guard at the Fair and Worldwide

Since 9/11, the Minnesota National Guard has deployed more than 18,000 troops to more than 34 countries. This week we’ll talk about the MInnesota National Guard’s unique roles in the War on Terrorism and here at home. We’ll also get a sneak-peek at an upcoming mission to war torn Afghanistan to boost agricultural development. Guests include:

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Navy, Marines and Coast Guard at the Fair

This week we hear from the U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard based right here in Minnesota. We’ll also take a look at the Yellow Ribbon Recognition Program. Guests include:

  • Navy Capt. Jeffrey Davis, Commanding Officer Naval Operations Support Center Minneapolis
  •  Marine Lt. Col. C. J. Busch, Commanding Officer Marine Wing Support Squadron 471
  • Petty Officer 1st Class Garrett Kravitz of Coast Guard Station Duluth
  • Annette Kuyper, Director of Military Outreach for the State of Minnesota
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Veterans Affairs at The Fair

This week we’re at the Minnesota State Fair talking with those that serve our veterans including special co-host and Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans, Larry Shellito. Guests include:

  • Shelley Kendrick from the Minneapolis Veterans Home
  • Barb O’Reilly, Director of Women Veteran and Employment Initiatives
  • Gina Sobania, Military Education Director in the Office of the Chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
  • Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
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Yellow Ribbon Recognition & The Million Veteran Program

This week we take a look at the Yellow Ribbon Recognition Program with Maj. Aaron Krenz of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and we explore the Million Veteran Program with Dr. Scott Sponheim of the Minneapolis VA.

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