This week we are recorded live from the Fall Conference of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. We meet with the President of the MACVSO’s and Roseau County Veteran Service Officer to find out how CVSO’s around the state help Veterans in need, discuss Veteran Legislative Issues and learn how other Veteran Service Organizations in the state provide resources. Guests include:
- Marty Howes – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
- Ranae Schuch – Pipestone County Veteran Service Officer
- Mike McLaughlin – Blue Earth County Veteran Service Officer
- Josh Beninga – Lac qui Parle County Veteran Service Officer
This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair with special co-host MG Shawn Manke. We discuss the Minnesota National Guard, get a legislative update from Governor Tim Walz, meet with Minnesota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve , and talk with Veterans from Fastsigns Eden Prairie and Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. Guests include:
- MG Shawn Manke – Minnesota National Guard
- Governor Tim Walz – State of Minnesota
- Tom Simonet – Minnesota Employer Support of the Guard
- Bev Weber – Fastsigns of Eden Prairie
- Tom Weber – Fastsigns of Eden Prairie
- Luke Olin – Upper Lakes Foods
- Erik Parks – Upper Lakes Foods
This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair. Our special co-host is the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, we discuss the PACT act, Veterans Omnibus Bill, Post 9/11 Service Bonus, Minnesota Veterans Homes, Veteran Cemeteries, Veteran Homelessness and Veteran Suicide Prevention. Guests include:
- Commissioner Larry Herke – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Dave Bellefuille – Veterans Program Director at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
This week we discuss outreach programs with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, learn how Hero Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is helping Veterans with Trades Careers and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guest include:
- Stefanie Hurt – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Heather Bergeron – Minnesota Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist
- Bruce Steinke – Hero Home Services
- Josh Beninga – Lac qui Parle County Veteran Service Officer
This week we discuss Military Burn Exposure Research with a Doctor from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Minnesota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Dr. Tammy Butterick – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Tom Simonet – Minnesota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
- Jim Finley – Minnesota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
- Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Soper – Minnesota National Guard
This week we are recorded live from the 13th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. We meet with board members and discuss the mission of the foundation, learn about the Soldier and Family Readiness Specialists and meet with the golf pro and general manager of Bunker Hills Golf Club. Guests include:
- MG (ret.) Jon Trost – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Heather Bergeron – Minnesota Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist
- Ellyn Emde – Minnesota Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist
- Kirsten Johnson – Minnesota Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist
- Tim Anderson – Bunker Hills Golf Club
- Callie Kiepke – Bunker Hills Event Center
- Jason Burley – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
This week we meet with the 175th Regiment – RTI “Courage Prevails” to learn about their Warrant Officer Program, discuss legislative issues with the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- CW4 Andrew Bachman – Minnesota National Guard
- Mick Aguirre – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we meet with the Minnesota National Guard’s 55th Civil Support Team, check in with the Navy League of the United States, Minnesota Council and get an update from Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- LTC Scott Hawks – 55th Civil Support Team
- 1SG Matthew Sandin – 55th Civil Support Team
- Brian Skon – Navy League of the United States, Minnesota Council
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
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