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
This week we discuss Suicide Prevention with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about Family Programs at the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Eric Wittenberg – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Julia Pawlenty – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Kristen Johnson – Minnesota National Guard
- CSM Brian Soper – Minnesota National Guard
This Week we meet with the Commander of the 34th Infantry Division Artillery – Divarty and discuss it’s return to the Minnesota National Guard, learn about the MN American Legion Fastpitch Softball and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Col. Eric Wieland – Minnesota National Guard
- Luann McMahan – Minnesota American Legion Softball
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. We learn about new home construction and quality of care with the Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with the new Administrator of the Minneapolis home, connect with two senior nurses, discuss living at the residence with a Vietnam Veteran and get an update on the post-9/11 bonuses from the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Guests include:
- Douglas Hughes – Deputy Commissioner of Healthcare at Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Troy Barrick – Minneapolis Veterans Home Administrator
- Phyllis Malenke – Assistant Director of Nursing, Minneapolis Veterans Home
- Vicky Hamersma – Senior Registered Nurse, Minneapolis Veterans Home
- Dennis Anderson – Vietnam Veteran and Resident, Minneapolis Veterans Home
- Larry Herke – Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
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