This week we learn about a groundbreaking Minneapolis VA study on pain management, meet the team behind Scoops for Troops and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guest include:
- Dr. Erin Krebs – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Gwen Olsen – Scoops for the Troops
- Sandy Masterson – Scoops for the Troops
- CSM Douglas Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
This week we discuss outreach for Gold Star Families and Women’s Veteran Programs, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s environmental sustainability and get an update from the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Kimberly Dobler – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jay Brezinka – Camp Ripley Natural Resources Manager
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
Carry the Load will hold a local Rally in Minneapolis on May 6th. Click Here for More Information.
Carry The Load is a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes — military, law enforcement, firefighters, rescue personnel and their families.
What started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has broadened to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all American’s together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day.
Founded in 2011 by two Veteran Navy SEALs Carry The Load began as a 20 hour and 11 minute Memorial March in Dallas, Texas. In 2012, it expanded to include an East Coast Relay, walking from West Point, NY to Dallas, Texas throughout the month of May. The relay leg captains walk in 5 mile increments carrying the American flag to bring awareness to the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. In 2016, Carry The Load expanded once again by adding a West Coast route from Seattle, WA to Dallas, TX to help engage Americans throughout the country.
Each year participation has grown. In 2017, we walked through over 19 states and had Rallies in approximately 50 cities throughout the country. The Memorial May Awareness campaign has raised over $15M and also provides funding for Carry The Load’s Continuum of Care program. In 2017, Carry The Load added, Carry The Flag, an educational program to inspire patriotism for students K-12. Carry The Load continues to expand to Honor our Nation’s heroes 365 days a year.
This week we learn about the Armed Forces Service Center at the Minneapolis Airport, talk with the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Terry Branham – Armed Forces Service Center
- Debra Cain – Armed Forces Service Center
- Ken Klein – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care Center
This week are recorded live from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Adult Day Center and meet with the Senior Director of Health Care, the Director of the Adult Day Center and is co-hosted by the Commissioner of the MDVA. Guests include:
- Commissioner Larry Shellito – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Simon Hogan – Adult Day Center Director of Health Care
- Ann Rostratter – Director of the Minneapolis Veterans Home Adult Day Center
- Ralph James – Korean War Era Veteran at the Adult Day Center
This week we learn about a new treatment at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the American Red Cross Armed Forces Program and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Judy Wagner – Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
- Brig. Gen. Johanna Clyborne – Minnesota National Guard
- Jason Bengtson – American Red Cross
- Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
This week we get the latest information from the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota, check in with the Marine Corps League – Department of Minnesota and visit with the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Stephan Whitehead – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota
- Trent Dilks – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota
- Jerry Wolters – Marine Corps League Department of Minnesota
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we learn about Tee It Up for the Troops, talk with the State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Tim Wegscheid – Tee it Up for the Troops
- Derek Goodridge – Tee it Up for the Troops
- State Commander Richard Bugbee – Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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