This week we interview the people behind the scenes at Minnesota Military Radio for a special 5th anniversary show. Guest include:
- Adjutant General Rick Nash – Minnesota National Guard
- Colonel Kevin Olson – Minnesota National Guard
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA
- Anna Long – MDVA
- Beth Kocian – MDVA
- Commissioner Larry Shellito – MDVA
- Market President Jeff Tyler – iHeartMedia
- Program Director Andrew Lee – iHeartMediaÂ
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
- SFC Ben Houtkooper – Minnesota National Guard
- SSG Johnny Angelo – Minnesota National Guard
This week on Minnesota Military Radio we speak with American Legion Department Commander Jim Kellogg, discuss the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade Deployment and get an update from the director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:
- Jim Kellogg – Department Commander American Legion
- Col. Gregory Thingvold – Â 34th Combat Aviation Brigade
- Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week on Minnesota Military Radio with talk with the ESGR state chair, discuss ending Veteran homelessness and get a word from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include:
- BG (Ret) Nicholas Ostapenko – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
- Eric Grumdahl – Special Advisor to the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- CSM Doug Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
This week on Minnesota Military Radio we are recorded live from the 8th Annual Gold Star Retreat at Craguns Resort. Guest include:
- Co-Host MDVA Commissioner Larry Shellito
- Gold Star Family Co-founder Ashley Laganiere
- Host of the Gold Star Retreat Kathryn Stotka
- Minnesota Patriot Guard Captain Rick Johnson
- Country Music Star Rockie Lynne

This week on Minnesota Military Radio we discuss the career of a Minnesota National Guard’s Major General, learn about the Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Center and get an update From the Flag Line. Guests include:
- Major General Jerry Lang – Minnesota National Guard
- Director Ann Rostratter – Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Center
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week on Minnesota Military Radio we talk with the Minnesota Disabled American Veterans commander and learn what the Folds of Honor program is doing to support education benefits for military families. Guests include:
- Commander Greg Remus – Minnesota Disabled American Veterans
- Perry Schmidt – Folds of Honor Minnesota Chapter
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA
This week on Minnesota  Military Radio we talk with the Minnesota Navy Reserve about the upcoming Navy Ball and we interview Gold Star Families about their lost loved ones
.Guests include:
- Navy Captain Brent McMurry -Commanding Officer at the Navy Operational Support Center
- Chief Petty Officer Jessica Mayberry – Navy Operational Support Center
- Paul Selge – Gold Star Family Member
- Connie Scott – Gold Star Family Member
- Command Sgt Maj. Doug Wortham – Senior Enlisted Adviser Minnesota National Guard
This week on Minnesota Minnesota Military Radio we discuss the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program, speak with the Cemetery Director of the Minnesota Department of Veteran affairs, talk with the director of education and employment from the MDVA and get an update from our CVSO. Recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair.Guests include:
- Annette Kuyper – Director of Military Outreach Minnesota National Guard
- David Swantek – Cemetery Director MDVA
- David Bellefuille – Director of Education and Employment MDVA
- Lisa Klenk –Â Sibley County Veterans Service Officer
- David Anderson – Wadena County Veterans Service Officer
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