20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom

This week we meet with former leaders from the Minnesota National Guard, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and current leadership at the Minnesota Military Museum to discuss the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We also get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:

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Women’s History Month

This week we celebrate Women’s History Month where we discuss Women in Military Service with a Staff SGT from the 133rd Airlift Wing and learn about the Women’s Health Program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:

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50th Anniversary of NOREX

50th Anniversary of NOREX

Due to the weather this week we were not able to record a new show so we re-visit our trip to Norway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NOREX. Guests include:

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VFW Donation and Serving Our Troops in Norway

VFW Donation and Serving Our Troops in Norway

This week we meet with Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and learn about a donation to the Minnesota Veterans Homes, head back to Norway and hear from the Serving Our Troops crew at the 50th NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:

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The 50th Anniversary of NOREX

The 50th Anniversary of NOREX

This week we are recorded live from Norway for the 50th Anniversary of NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange. We meet with officers from the Minnesota National Guard and Heimevernet (Norway Home Guard) to discuss the training plan, learn about snow shelters and troop mobilization with a Captain from the Minnesota National Guard and get a better understanding of how the soldiers train together. Guests include:

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