This week we talk with the Minnesota Commanders Task Force recorded live from Federal Premium Ammunition. Guests include:
- Joe Mauricio – VFW Commander
- Willie Pargo – Military Order of the Purple Heart Commander
- Denise Milton – American Legion Commander
- John Flores – AMVETS Deputy Commander
- Mic Aguirre – DAV Commander
- Todd Kemery – Paralyzed Veterans of America Deputy Commander
- Terry Palmer – Vietnam Veterans of America Commander
- Jerry Wolters – Marine Corps League Commandant
- Duane Lowe – Federal Premium Ammunition
This week we talk with a counselor from the Minneapolis VA about Vocational Rehabilitation, learn about North Hennepin Community College about becoming a Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from the director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:
- Angela Sherburne – Minneapolis VA
- Steve Yang – North Hennepin Community College
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA
This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Junior Diversity Council, discuss the Minnesota Gold Star Families program and Women Veterans Health issues with a representative of the MDVA as well as get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- LTC Jeff Marricks – Minnesota National Guard
- SPC Ezbone Kibogo – Minnesota National Guard
- SPC Sydney Howell – Minnesota National Guard
- Ashley Laganiere – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- CSM Douglas Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
This week
we talk to the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon and find out about the Merchant Marines in World War II. We also get an update about the USS Minnesota and the Navy ball. Guests include:
- Steve Simon – Minnesota Secretary of State
- Gabriel Marsh – World War II Merchant Mariner
- Brian Skon – Minnesota Navy League
This week we talk with a doctor about new research into the Gulf War Illness, meet with the newest Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:
- Ron Bach, PhD – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Bryan Maslowski – Allete/Minnesota Power
- Stephanie Simmonds – Allete/Minnesota Power
- Lisa Klenk – Sibley County Veteran Service Officer
This week we meet with the 13th Psychological Operations Battalion, discuss the upcoming Medal of Honor Convention, learn about the Mile in My Shoes organization and get an update from the flag line. Guests include:
- Lt. Col. D. Scotty Lene – 13th Psychological Operations Battalion
- Tiffany Kovaleski – Medal of Honor Convention
- Jana Huffman – Mile in My Shoes
- Brice Okochoa – Mile in My Shoes
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week our focus is the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and their programs and services, we also talk with other veteran service organizations including the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program and Disabled American Veterans. Guests include:
- Mike McElhiney – MDVA Chief of Staff
- Annette Kuyper – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Doug Reynolds – Mall of America
- Brad Lindsay – MDVA Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Services
- Mick Aguirre – DAV State Commander
This week we’re recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair during Military Appreciation Day. We’ll talk about the latest news from the Minnesota National Guard, learn about how USAA supports the military, get a visit from the Governor, discuss the Minnesota Air National Guard and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisers. Guests include:
- Adjutant General MG Rick Nash – Minnesota National Guard
- Kent Fortune – USAA
- Governor Mark Dayton – State of Minnesota
- Brigadier General Sandy Best – Minnesota Air National Guard
- CSM Doug Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
- CMSgt Gary Luke – Minnesota Air National Guard
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