Minnesota Remembers Vietnam Event and Military Order of the Purple Heart

Minnesota Remembers Vietnam Event and Military Order of the Purple Heart

This week we learn about an upcoming Minnesota Remembers Vietnam event, we meet with the new Department Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart – Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:

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USS Minneapolis-St.Paul and The Patriot Ride

This week we meet with the Navy League and learn about the USS Minneapolis – St. Paul (LCS-21), discuss the upcoming 2018 Patriot Ride with the MN Patriot Guard and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:

Click Here for More information about the 2018 Minnesota Patriot Ride

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Memorial Day Live 2018

We’re live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include:

  • Hour 1
    • Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Buddy Winn from the Minnesota National Guard
    • Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
    • Pat Crosby of The Memorial Day Murph Challenge
    • Mike Schaffer of the Minnesota American Legion

 

  • Hour 2
    • Patrick Kelly, Director of the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
    • John Knapp from the Fort Snelling Veterans Cemetery
    • Stephen Whitehead from Disabled American Veterans
    • Neil Loidolt from Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans

 

  • Hour 3
    • Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen, Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard
    • U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
    • Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton
    • U.S. Senator Tina Smith
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Recreation Therapy and Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network

Recreation Therapy and Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network

This week we learn about Recreation Therapy at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the director of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, Hugo, MN and get and update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:

 

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Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund (V4V)

Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund (V4V)

This week we meet with Veteran 4 Veterans Trust Fund recipients including the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Homes, Every Third Saturday and VINE Faith in Action. We also chat with Minnesota Military Radio producer SFC Ben Houtkooper about his upcoming deployment with the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:

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