This week we talk with a former curator of the Minnesota Military Museum about D-Day, learn about the Vietnamese Veterans Memorial from VVA Chapter 290 and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Doug Bekke – Former Curator at the Minnesota Military Museum
- Bob Behrens – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 290
- CSM Doug Worthem – Minnesota National Guard
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 (Lt. Col.) Buddy Winn from the Minnesota National Guard
- Pat Crosby of the Memorial Day Challenge
- John Knapp of Fort Snelling National Cemetery
- Hour 2
- Commissioner Larry Shellito of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Denise Milton of Minnesota’s American Legion
- Stephen Whitehead of Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans
- Jason Marquardt of the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
- Hour 3
- Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen of the Minnesota National Guard
- Gail Springborg of Survivor Outreach Services
- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- Doug Bley of the Patriot Guard
- Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton
This week we talk with the Transition & Care Management Team at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about the Folds of Honor program and get an update from the Flag Line. Guests include:
- Jill Vinge – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Megan Cron – Folds of Honor
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we learn about Minnesota’s Veterans 4 Veterans trust fund program and meet some of the organizations that it helps. Guests include:
- Don Pankake – Veterans 4 Veterans
- Maj. Gen. Neil Loidolt – Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
- Col. Scott St.Sauver – Garrison Commander at Camp Ripley
- Alex Bakkum – Veterans 4 Veterans
- Jason Marquardt – Fillmore County Veteran Service Officer
This week we talk with the commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota, learn about the Memorial Day Challenge and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Mick Aguirre – MN DAV Commander
- Pat Crosby – The Memorial Day Challenge
- Patrick Kelly – Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we discuss the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, learn about a special Veterans program Team Red White and Blue and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Lt. Col. Timothy Kemp – Minnesota National Guard
- Emily Seddon – Team Red White and Blue
- CSM Doug Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
This week we discuss Services for Incarcerated Veterans, learn about Camp Gratitude and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:
- Ariana Hart – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Bill Hottel – Camp Gratitude
- Tracy Bashore – Camp Gratitude
- Jason Marquardt – Fillmore County Veteran Service Officer
This week we talk with Tee it up For the Troops, learn about the Honor Flight program and get an update from the Flag Line. Guests include:
- Tim Wegscheid – Tee it up for the Troops
- Scott Adams – Tee it up for the Troops
- Jerry Kyser – Honor Flight Twin Cities
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
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