This week we talk about Emergency Management with the director of Minnesota Homeland Security, Disaster Preparedness with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Emergency Preparedness with the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:
- Director Joe Kelly – Minnesota Department of Homeland Security
- Emergency Manager Mark Koenig – Army Corps of Engineers
- Col. Matthew Vatter – Minnesota National Guard
This week we discuss the Month of the Military Child, learn about the Minnesota Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Listeners in the Metro Area will be getting a live show with The Minnesota National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion at Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake. Guests Include:
- Laura Groeneweg – Child and Youth Program Manager Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Mel Johnson – Military Child and Youth Program Coordinator
- A.J. Steinmetz – Minnesota Military Teen Panel
- Terry Palmer – Vietnam Veterans of America, Minnesota Chapter
- CSM Doug Wortham – Senior Enlisted Advisor, Minnesota National Guard
This week we talked to the Minnesota National Guards first female general and welcome the Minnesota Wild as a new Yellow Ribbon Company. We also get an update from County Veterans Service Officer Jason Marquardt. Guests include:
- Brig. Gen. Sandy Best – Minnesota National Guard
- Lindsay Weier, Account Executive and Rachel Link, HR Generalist- Minnesota Sports and Entertainment/Minnesota Wild
- CVSO Jason Marquardt – Minnesota County Veteran Service Officers
This week we are recorded live from Værnes Garrison Norway and Camp Ripley to learn about NOREX 44. The Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange.Guests include:
- Capt Kyrre Kraft – Norwegian Home Guard
- MSgt Emmett Klucas – Minnesota National Guard
- MAJ Steven Hall – Minnesota National Guard
This week we visit with Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America, discuss benefits for Military Retirees and get and update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Ken Klein – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
- SFC Susanne Swanson – Minnesota National Guard Retirement Services
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care
This week we meet with the Garrison Commander of Camp Ripley, discuss Veterans Day on the Hill and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Col. Scott St. Sauver – Minnesota National Guard
- Denise Miltion – Commanders Task Force Chair
- Peggy Moon – Legislative Chair of the American Legion
- CSM Doug Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
This week we learn about the University of Minnesota’s residency program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, discuss 3M’s Hire our Hero’s Campaign and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:
- Nacide Ercan-Fang, MD – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Dale Ross – US Marketing Operations Manager at 3M
- Tim McElroy – Advisor to the 3M Military Support Network
- Jason Marquardt – Fillmore County Veteran Service Officer
This week we talk with the senior NCO’s from the Minnesota Army National Guard and Minnesota Air National Guard, discuss The Mission Continues program and get an update from the Flag Line. Guests include:
- CSM Doug Wortham – Senior Enlisted Advisor, Minnesota National Guard
- Chief Master Sgt. Paul Kessler – Command Chief, Minnesota Air National Guard
- Lee Freeman – The Mission Continues
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
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