This week we feature Shoot for the Troops – a dedicated nonprofit fueling aid for service members, veterans, and their families. Listen to insights from its president (a Minnesota Army National Guard Colonel), the Veteran Resilience Project’s executive director on transformative trauma care, and Wilson Tool International – USA’s global VP of innovation and technology on impactful corporate philanthropy. Guests include:
- COL Eduardo Suarez – Shoot for the Troops
- Jonna Phillips – Veterans Resilience Project
- Brian Lee – Wilson Tool International
- Craig Ugland – MN Patriot Guard
This week we are recorded live at the Minnesota State Fair, features inspiring insights from the Minnesota National Guard’s leadership on service, recruitment, and veteran benefits. From the first female field artillery warrant officer to the future of the Guard, this episode is a must listen! Guests include:
- Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke – Minnesota National Guard
- Cmd. Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
- CW5 Erik Homme – Minnesota National Guard
- CW2 Brice Bennett – Minnesota National Guard
- WO1 Natasha Neu – Minnesota National Guard
This week, we’re recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair with our co-host, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. We kick off with the MDVA Chief of Staff providing an overview of the department. We’ll also dive into a Veteran apprenticeship program with Building Strong Communities and meet with leaders from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum to discuss construction updates and the relocation of the USS Ward gun, commemorating the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end. Guests include:
- Commissioner Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Rick Martagon – Building Strong CommunitiesÂ
- Randal Dietrich – Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
- Brooks Berg – Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
This week: Dive into the Ribs for the Ribbon event from Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, chat with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System about flu and COVID vaccines. Guests include:
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- Bruce Brown – Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Doug Schultz – Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Megan Daman – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Click here to learn more about Minneapolis Navy Retired Activities Office (RAO)Â
This week, we’re recorded live from the 16th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. Join us as we speak with MMFF leadership and board members, and connect with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 and Volunteers for American Veterans to explore how their golf events support the MMFF. Guests include:
- Chairman Bill Popp – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Vice President Tom Lyons – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Jason Burley – Minnesota Military Family FoundationÂ
- Denny Angel – Minnesota Military Family FoundationÂ
- Tim McElroy – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Glenn Anderson – Chanhassen American Legion Post 580
- Randy Byrne – Volunteers for American Veterans
- Tom Hokr – Minnesota Military Family FoundationÂ
This week on Minnesota Military Radio, explore the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District’s vital mission. Learn about their efforts in flood management, environmental restoration, and overseeing extensive public lands and waters for recreation. From campgrounds to boat ramps, discover how they support communities and provide veterans with free military passes at recreation.gov. Guests include:
- Randy Urich – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District
- Jim Rand – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District
This week, discover how the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) supports our heroes with benefits like state veterans homes and suicide prevention programs, and explore the vital role of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers in partnering with MDVA. Guests include:
- Anne Sonnee – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Steve McCarthy – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
Visit minnesotaveteran.org and join us at the MN State Fair on Military Appreciation Day, Aug 26!
This week, we’re recorded live from the National Veterans Wheelchair Games! Join us as we connect with leaders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America, explore logistics and medical support with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, and meet two inspiring athletes. Guests include:
- Dave Tostenrude – National Veterans Wheelchair Games
- Jen Purser – Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Jerry Gunn – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Dr. Alex Senk – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Mark Stulz – Vettes for Vets
- Sandi Braunstein – DAV Department of Minnesota
Vettes for Vets is hosting an exciting event on August 10th at the Savage, MN American Legion.
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