Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)

Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)

This week we travel to Camp Ripley and meet with the Generals of the 45th NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, we also get an update from CSM Douglas Wortham from Værnes Air Station in Norway.Guests include:

 

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U.S. Army Reserve and Xcel Energy Yellow Ribbon Network

U.S. Army Reserve and Xcel Energy Yellow Ribbon Network

This week we meet with the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve, learn about Xcel Energy Minnesota becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:

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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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