This week we talk with a Gold Star Mother and an author of the book “Heart of a Ranger: The True Story of Cpl. Ben Kopp, American Hero in Life and Death” and learn about an upcoming Twin Cities PBS special “Minnesota Remembers Vietnam”. Guests include:
- Jill Stephenson – Gold Star Mother
- Bill Lunn – Author of “Heart of a Ranger: The True Story of Cpl. Ben Kopp, American Hero in Life and Death.”
- Luke Heikkila – Twin Cities PBS
- Katie Carpenter – Twin Cities PBS
This week we talk with an Audiologist from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn what Minnesota Power is doing to help Veterans and get an update from the Minnesota Navy League. Guests include:
- Dr. Aaron Penn – Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
- Jeff Love – Minnesota Power
- Jennifer Peterson – Minnesota Power
- Brian Skon – Minnesota Navy League
This week we’ll hear about the Minnesota Patriot Guard’s upcoming Patriot Ride and we’ll talk about Father’s Day in the military. Guests include:
- Col. Mike Price of the U.S. Army
- Tim Leonhardt & Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we’ll get a wrap-up of Minnesota’s latest veteran related legislation and we’ll meet Minnesota’s first female Army general officer. Guests include:
- State Rep. Bob Dettmer
- State Rep. Jerry Newton
- Brig. Gen. Johanna Clyborne of the Minnesota National Guard
- Director Patrick Kelly of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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
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