This week, we sit down with the DAV Department of Minnesota Commander to explore their 100-year legacy, time capsule, and essential veteran transportation program. Plus, the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans shares their mission to end veteran homelessness and details on the Winter Salute event! Guests include:
- Commander John Walker – DAV Department of Minnesota
- Shaun Riffe – Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
This week, we sit down with the Commanding Officer of NTAG Northern Plains and the U.S. Navy ROTC Scholarship Coordinator to explore exciting Navy career opportunities and the ROTC program. Plus, hear the latest from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Cmdr. Mark Rittenhouse – NTAG Northern Plains
- Chief James Herkenhoff –  Naval Reserve Officers Training CorpsÂ
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week on Minnesota Military Radio join us for an engaging roundtable discussion featuring three Command Sergeants Major from the Minnesota National Guard. We interview the incoming Command Senior Enlisted Leader, joined by two retired CSMs to discuss service evolution, leadership shifts, and NCO advice. Plus, an update from the current Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:
- Co-Host CSM Jason Rost – Minnesota National Guard
- CSM(ret) Edward “Scott” Mills – Minnesota National Guard
- CSM(ret) Harlod Sommerfeldt – Minnesota National Guard
- CMSgt Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
This week on Minnesota Military Radio: We’re sitting down with top experts from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Minnesota National Guard, and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education to spotlight veteran suicide awareness, essential prevention resources, and game-changing collaborations that shatter stigma and uplift service members and their families. Guests include:
- Eric Wittenberg – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Rachel Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Megan McEvoy – Minnesota National Guard
- Erich Mische – SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
This week we feature Shoot for the Troops – a dedicated nonprofit fueling aid for service members, veterans, and their families. Listen to insights from its president (a Minnesota Army National Guard Colonel), the Veteran Resilience Project’s executive director on transformative trauma care, and Wilson Tool International – USA’s global VP of innovation and technology on impactful corporate philanthropy. Guests include:
- COL Eduardo Suarez – Shoot for the Troops
- Jonna Phillips – Veterans Resilience Project
- Brian Lee – Wilson Tool International
- Craig Ugland – MN Patriot Guard
This week we are recorded live at the Minnesota State Fair, features inspiring insights from the Minnesota National Guard’s leadership on service, recruitment, and veteran benefits. From the first female field artillery warrant officer to the future of the Guard, this episode is a must listen! Guests include:
- Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke – Minnesota National Guard
- Cmd. Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
- CW5 Erik Homme – Minnesota National Guard
- CW2 Brice Bennett – Minnesota National Guard
- WO1 Natasha Neu – Minnesota National Guard
This week, we’re recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair with our co-host, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. We kick off with the MDVA Chief of Staff providing an overview of the department. We’ll also dive into a Veteran apprenticeship program with Building Strong Communities and meet with leaders from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum to discuss construction updates and the relocation of the USS Ward gun, commemorating the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end. Guests include:
- Commissioner Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Rick Martagon – Building Strong CommunitiesÂ
- Randal Dietrich – Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
- Brooks Berg – Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
This week: Dive into the Ribs for the Ribbon event from Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, chat with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System about flu and COVID vaccines. Guests include:
-
- Bruce Brown – Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Doug Schultz – Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Megan Daman – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Click here to learn more about Minneapolis Navy Retired Activities Office (RAO)Â
TOM LYONS, FOUNDER AND HOST
HOST DOUG WORTHAM
MINNESOTA SUPPORT OUR TROOPS LICENSE PLATE
Stay in the know, sign-up for our weekly newsletter.
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
