This week we take a look at the moral injuries of war and we meet the team behind one of our state’s most active yellow ribbon networks. Guests include:
- Dr. Irene Harris of the Minneapolis VA
- Chaplain (Maj.) Buddy Winn of the Minnesota National Guard
- Mayor Todd Larson and Superintendent Jay Haugen of Farmington
- David Anderson of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers
This week we’ll hear about what it takes to make Minnesota Military Radio and what year five holds for listeners. Guests include:
- Anna Long and Beth Kocian of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Mike Crusham and Andrew Lee of Twin Cities News Talk & iHeartMedia Minneapolis
- Ralph Heusner of the Minneapolis VA
- Army Col. Kevin Olson and Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper of the Minnesota National Guard
This week we’ll learn about “Through a Soldier’s Eyes”, the upcoming feature on Twin Cities Public Television that spans the generation from WWII to Iraq. We’ll also hear about all that the Hastings Veteran Home has to offer and we’ll meet the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United State’s Army’s First Army. Guests include:
- Command Sergeants Maj. Sam Young and Doug Wortham
- Luke Heikilla of TPT and Staff Sgt. Dillon Jennings
- Andrew Burnside of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
This week we’ll hear about the damaging effects on our military from the return of sequestration and we’ll discover how Minnesota is honoring our state’s top veterans. Guests include:
- Army Col. (Ret.) Don Kerr of the Gen. John W. Vessey Chapter of the Association of the United States Army and Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
- Air Force Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Denny Schulstad & Army Capt. Amber Manke of the Minnesota National Guard, recipients of the Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans Voices Awards
- Ralph Heussner of the Minneapolis VA
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.
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HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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