This week we talk with the 210th Engineer Installation Squadron about their mission both in the 5 state area and on deployment, we discuss April being the month of the military child and operation military kids “Purple Up” campaign. Guests Include:
- Lt. Col Lyle Shidla of the Minnesota National Guard
- Staff Sgt. Kevin Vanek of the Minnesota National Guard
- Capt. Marion Belinski of the Minnesota National Guard
- Moriah Legvold and Bailey Trickel of the Minnesota Military Teen Panel
- Joe Eagan of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we hear about Camp Ripley’s Youth/Teen summer camp programs, we discuss the Marine Corps League in Minnesota, we also get an update from the Veterans Administration. Guests include:
- MNNG Youth Camp Director Rich Kemp
- Marine Corps League of Minnesota Commandant Vinnie Howard
- Minneapolis VA Director Patrick Kelly
This week we hear from the Department of Homeland Security, the Minnesota National Guard and the Minnesota Department of Transportation about Emergency Preparedness, we get an update from the Adjutant General and talk with our senior enlisted advisor. Guests Include:
- Minnesota Department of Homeland Security Director Joe Kelly
- Minnesota National Guard Brig. Gen. Jon Jenson
- Minnesota National Guard Maj. Ryan Cochran
- Minnesota Department of Transportation Kevin Gutknecht
- Minnesota National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham
This week we discuss the VA Medical Foster Home program, United Parcel Service Veteran Employment Initiatives, get and update from our County Veteran Service Officer and much more. Guests Include:
- Kathryn West and Ken Merwin of the Minneapolis VA
- Brian Ritchie and Rommel Carlson of United Parcel Service
- County Veteran Service Officer David Anderson
This week we discuss the March 4th event Veterans Day on the Hill, we also discuss changes to military education benefits, get our weekly message from the Adjutant General and much more. Guests include:
- American Legion Department Commander Peggy Moon
- Capt. Mindy Davis of the Minnesota National Guard
- Capt. Amber Manke of the Minnesota National Guard
- Tim Leonhardt of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we talk with Lt. Col Barry Bridger, a Vietnam POW who spent 6 years in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Capt Bridger began flying combat missions during his first regular tour of duty in Southeast Asia with the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, in late 1966. He was forced to eject over North Vietnam on January 23, 1967, and was taken as a Prisoner of War. After spending 2,232 days in captivity, he was released during Operation Homecoming on March 4, 1973, and was hospitalized for his injuries at Andrews AFB, Maryland.
This week we discuss the busy schedule at Camp Ripley and hear about proposed legislation that could affect military retirement pay here in Minnesota, we also get and update from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include:
- Colonel Scott St. Sauver of the Minnesota National Guard
- Ralph Donais of the United Veterans Legislative Council
- Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham, Minnesota National Guard
The week we learn about the General Mills Patriot Project, hear the story of the Immortal Chaplains in WWII, get an update from a county veterans service officer and our weekly message from the Adjutant General. Guests Include:
- Tom Hamman and Mark Martin of General Mills Patriot Project
- Chaplain Maj. Buddy Winn of the Minnesota National Guard
- County Veterans Service Officer David Anderson
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