This week we’ll hear about an upcoming business seminar specifically for Minnesota’s current and aspiring Yellow Ribbon companies and we discover the VA’s stipend program for helping the caregivers of disabled veterans. Guests include:
- Annette Kuyper of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Eric Halvorson of Wells Fargo
- Mike Reckard of the Minneapolis VA
- David Anderson of the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we’ll hear about Minnesota’s 1st Brigade Red Bulls and their upcoming missions over the next few years, and we’ll meet the team behind our Mobile Veterans Center. Guests include:
- Army Col. Robert Intress of the Minnesota National Guard
- Lina Knox & Neil Krenz of the Mobile Vets Center
- Tim Leonhardt of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we find out about the 34th RedBull Infantry Division Association and get an update on upcoming Honor Flights. We also find out about the Minnesota National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor’s priorities. Guests include:
- Sgt. First Class Ashlee Lolkus and Darline Smith of the 34th Infantry Division Association
- Jerry Kyser of the Honor Flight Twin Cities
- Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham, Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Minnesota National Guard
This week we go in-depth on suicide, which now claims the lives of an estimated 22 veterans each day. Guest include:
- Chaplain (Major) Buddy Winn and Capt. Ron Jarvi of the Minnesota National Guard
- Lindy Fortin of the Minneapolis VA
If you or someone you know is at risk, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 or chat at VeteranCrisisLine.net or text 838255.
This week we’re recording during Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with an update on the latest news from our troops at home and overseas. Guests include:
- Maj. Gen. Neil Loidolt, Commanding General of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- Col. Greg Thingvold of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade & Sara Thingvold
- Mike Evans and Robert Simpson of USAA
- Tim Leonhardt and Joe Egan of the Patriot Guard
This week we’re recording during Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about the latest Veteran news. Guests include:
- Governor Mark Dayton
- Commissioner Larry Shellito and Deputy Commissioners Reggie Worlds and Robin Gaustad of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly of the Minneapolis VA
This week we find out about a great benefit that helps veterans and we learn about an organization that is open to anyone who has ever worn a ‘Red Bull’ patch. Our co-host this week is the new Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:
- Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ron “Curly” Albrecht of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Association
- Allen Cull from Birdies for the Brave
- Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham, Minnesota National Guard
This week
we’re in Lake Elmo at the 2014 Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. Guests include:
- Bill Popp, Founder of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Joe Banavige and Monica Bastien of the 3M Military Network
- Craig Hanson of Tartan Park
- Air Force Brig. Gen. Greg Hasse, Army Maj. Gen. (Retired) Jon Trost and Army Chaplain (Maj.) Buddy Winn of the Minnesota National Guard
- Mike Farren of the Minnesota Family Assistance Centers
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