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 (Col.) Buddy Winn, Minnesota National Guard
- Doug Bley, Minnesota’s Patriot Guard
- Roman Balderas, Survivor Outreach Services
- Lt. Col. (ret) John Knapp, Fort Snelling National Cemetery
- Hour 2
- Commissioner Larry Herke, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Rep. Tom Emmer, Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District
- Commander Stephen “Butch” Whitehead, Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans
- Hour 3
- Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota National Guard
- Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. National Guard Bureau
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senate
- Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota
This week we check in with Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America, meet with the Navy League of Minnesota and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- President Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Brian Skon – Navy League of Minnesota
- Doug Wortham – Minnesota Military Radio
- Greg Peterson – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we meet with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to discuss a new study aimed at helping Veterans in pain, learn about Hennepin County becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon County and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Dr. Diana Burgess – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Neil Doyle – Hennepin County Veteran Services
- Owen Rice – Hennepin County Deputy Sheriff
- Annette Kuyper – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Jason Burley – Minnesota Military Radio
- Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Soper – Minnesota National Guard
This week we check in with the Commander of the American Legion Department of Minnesota, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Survivor Outreach Program and get an update from the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Commander Mark Dvorak – The American Legion Department of Minnesota
- Amanda Schwarzkopf – Survivor Outreach Services
- Doug Wortham – Minnesota Military Radio
- Doug Bley – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we meet with Federal Premium and discuss their impact on Veteran Service Organizations, learn how Shoot for the Troops is helping Military Families and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Erik Carlson – Federal Ammunition
- Brian Kelvington – Federal Ammunition
- Dennis Angell – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Ed Suarez – Shoot for the Troops
- Amanda Othoudt – Shoot for the Troops
- Brad Doboszenski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we meet with the Commander of the 347th Regional Support Group and discuss unit capabilities, missions, activities and events. Learn about a new Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Col. Stephen Burggraff – 347th Regional Support Group
- David Swantek – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Greg Peterson – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we learn how Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is supporting the Minnesota National Guard during Operation Safety Net, get a construction update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and meet with our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Annette Kuyper – Minnesota Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Steve Challeen – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Soper – Minnesota National Guard
This week we learn about the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 9/11 and Global War on Terrorism Remembrance Task Force, get an update from the 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment from the Horn of Africa and meet with the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Mariah Jacobsen – 9/11 and Global War on Terrorism Remembrance Task Force
- Randell Dietrich – 9/11 and Global War on Terrorism Remembrance Task Force
- Lt. Col. Chip Rankin – 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
TOM LYONS, FOUNDER AND HOST
HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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