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:
- Maj. Katie Lunning – Minnesota National Guard
- Maj. Evan Husby – Norwegian Home Guard
- Capt. Tom Hofmann – Minnesota National Guard
- Capt. Torbjørn Lundberg – Norwegian Home Guard
- 1st Sgt. Vidar Aune – Norwegian Home Guard
- Sgt. Bjørn Ude – Norwegian Home Guard
- Sr. Sgt. Ola Rønningsgrind – Norwegian Home Guard
- Zach Halverson – Minnesota Military Radio
This week we discuss cardiovascular care and heart health month at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System , learn about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s objectives for 2023 and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Brianne Lochrie – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Taylor Kristoff-Jones – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Shawn Powell – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Marty Howes – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we meet with the Senior Enlisted Leaders of the Minnesota National Guard, meet with a representative for the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435 to learn about the proposed Veterans Village and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- CCMSgt Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
- CSM Stephen Whitehead – Minnesota National Guard
- Elwyn Tinklenberg – American Legion Post 435
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we learn about the My Credit Union Community Foundation, meet with the President of the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Todd Barduson – My Credit Union Community Foundation
- Vicky Garrison – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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This week we discuss fitness and nutrition in the Minnesota National Guard, learn about working for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Maj. Jolene Carlson – Minnesota National Guard
- Valerie Klitzke – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Liz Bassani – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Marty Howes – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we host our annual Year in Review show with the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard and the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke – Minnesota National Guard
- Dir. Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we look back on 2022 and forward to 2023 with the Governor of the State of Minnesota and the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Guests include:
- Gov. Tim Walz – State of Minnesota
- Commissioner Larry Herke – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
This week we have our Annual Chaplin’s Christmas Show with three Chaplin’s from the Minnesota National Guard Chaplaincy to discuss ministering to our troops and their families as well as a special Christmas Message/Prayer. Guests include:
- Ch. (Maj.) Keith Beckwith – Minnesota National Guard Chaplaincy
- Ch. (Col.) David Pulju – Minnesota National Guard Chaplaincy
- Ch. (Capt.) Kevin Coder – Minnesota National Guard Chaplaincy
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