This week we meet with the Commander of the 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment and discuss their mission to the Horn of Africa, learn about the American Legion Riders Minnesota and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Lt. Col. Chip Rankin – Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment
- Paul Hassing – American Legion Riders
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we meet with the Chairman and Vice President of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation, talk with the Minnesota National Guard liaison officer to the Minnesota Military Family Foundation, receive a donation from the Commander of the DAV and a matching donation from the MN Patriot Guard and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Bill Popp – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Lt. Col. Jess Ulrick – Minnesota National Guard
- MG(ret) Jon Trost – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Commander Stephen Whitehead – Disabled American Veterans
- Doug Bley – Minnesota Patriot Guard
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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This week we meet with the Commander of the 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division and learn about their mission at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin, discuss Veteran issues with the Chairman of the Commanders Task Force and get an update from our Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Col. Tim Kemp – Commander of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team
- Todd Kemery – Chairman of the Commanders Task Force
- Maria Wetherall – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we learn about the My Health𝘦Vet program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, discuss Veteran unemployment with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Lara Carson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Rayn Douha – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Barry Platt – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- CSM Brian Soper – Minnesota National Guard
This week we discuss Veteran Education and Employment with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with the Commander of Camp Ripley Training Center and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse – Minnesota National Guard
- Doug Bley – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we meet with the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard and discuss their state mission, talk to the Undersecretary of Benefits for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen – Minnesota National Guard
- Dr. Paul Lawrence – US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we meet with the Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing, discuss Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Col. James Cleet – Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing
- Paula Newinski – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Greg Peterson – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
Today we’re live for Memorial Day from 0600-0900 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. In this hour:
- Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen of the Minnesota National Guard
- Director Joe Kelly of Minnesota’s Homeland Security Emergency Management
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar
- Gov. Tim Walz
TOM LYONS, FOUNDER AND HOST
HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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