This week we have a special 4th of July show where we learn about different perspectives of Federal Deployments with a Soldier from the 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment, his Spouse, his Employer and his Commander. Guests include:
- Capt. Charles Hartwig – 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment
- Michelle Hartwig – Spouse
- Eric Hansen – Rosemount Middle School
- Lt. Col. Chip Rankin – 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment
This week we meet with the Battalion Commander of the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor, learn about Higher Education Veteran Centers from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Lt. Col. Jacob Helgestad – 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor
- Ed Godfrey – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Greg Peterson – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we learn about Recreational Therapy and the PGA HOPE program from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Director of Psychological Health from the Minnesota National Guard and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Casey Gunderson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Benny Menton – PGA HOPE Minnesota
- Danella Breitenfeldt – Minnesota National Guard
- Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Brian Soper – Minnesota National Guard
This week we meet with a WWII Veteran from the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, discuss Veteran Homelessness with Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Don Halverson – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- Jon Lovald – Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we meet with Congressman Tom Emmer to discuss Veteran Legislation, learn about Higher Education and Employment programs from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Rep. Tom Emmer – United States House of Representatives
- David Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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
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HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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