This week we speak with the commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, learn about the Minnesota Warriors Hockey program and get an update from the Minnesota Navy League. Guest include:
- Col. Dan Koprowski – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Blake Rondeau – Minnesota Warriors Hockey
- Brian Skon – Minnesota Navy League
This week we discuss the nursing partnership between the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis VA Health Care system, get an update from the Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund and learn about a new program from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:
- Christina Anderson – University of Minnesota
- Colleen Hammill – University of Minnesota
- Trevor Johnson – University of Minnesota
- Barry Winslow – Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund
- Lisa Klenk – Sibley County Veterans Service Officer
This week we discuss emergency preparedness with the Minnesota Director of Homeland Security and a Brigadier General from the Minnesota National Guard, we also learn about joining the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Joe Kelly – Minnesota Director of Homeland Security
- Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen – Minnesota National Guard
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we learn about what the Minnesota National Guard is doing to improve diversity and inclusion in the force. Guests from the Minnesota National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion include:
- Lt. Mike Pazernik, Battalion Commander
- Staff Sgt. Corinda Horton
- 1st Sgt. Benjamin Rimolde
- Maj. Ryan Kelly, Dep. Commander
This week we learn about the Month of the Military Child, discuss Veterans day on the Hill and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Moriah Legvold – MN National Guard Child and Youth Program Coordinator
- Jennifer Rechtfertig – MN National Guard State Family Programs Deputy
- Stephen Whitehead – Executive Director Minnesota DAV
- Bob Connor – Legislative Committee Minnesota DAV
This week we meet with the director of the Armed Forces Service Center, learn about the VA’s MOVE! weight management program and get a word with our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:
- Debra Cain – Executive Director Armed Forces Service Center
- Jacquelyn Hinz – Registered Dietitian Minneapolis VA
- Lisa Klenk – County Veteran Service Officer
This week we speak with members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 220, talk with a retired Navy Captain and former POW about his 6 years in captivity and get an update from the Flag Line. Guests Include:
- Bob Behrens – Vietnam Veterans of America
- David Claypool – American Ex-POW’s
- (Ret.) Captain Arvin Chauncey – US Navy
This week we discuss what’s in store for Camp Ripley in 2016, learn about the state and federal mission of the 148th Fighter Wing and get an update from the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:
- Col. Scott St. Sauver – Minnesota National Guard
- Commander Col. Jon Safstrom – 148th Fighter Wing
- Acting Director Kurt Thielen – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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