This week we discuss the 2017 National Best Warrior Competition hosted by Camp Ripley and learn about an upcoming Veterans career fair from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Guests include:
- Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
- Sgt. Maj. Darin Mjoen – Minnesota National Guard
- Staff Sgt. Daniel Sebo – Minnesota National Guard
- Jim Finley –Ā Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
This weekĀ 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 weekĀ weāll get a wrap-up of Minnesotaās latest veteran related legislation and weāll meet Minnesotaās 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
Weāre live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering theĀ eventsĀ 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 ofĀ 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 programĀ 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
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