This week we discover the Minnesota National Guard’s international partnership with Croatia and we’ll talk about one of the state’s largest Yellow Ribbon companies, Wells Fargo. Guests include:
- Army Lt. Col. Guy Konietzko of the Minnesota National Guard
- Mary Gabler of Wells Fargo
- Army Col. (Ret.) Dino Sarracino of Operation Homefront
This week, three years and hundreds of interviews later, we pull back the curtain on what it takes to create the show. Guests include:
- Beth Kocian of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Loch, Sgt. Johnny Angelo and Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper of the Minnesota National Guard
- Neil Freeman of 106.1 BOB FM (Ramsey) and Dan Massman of KDWA AM 1460 (Hastings)
- Mike Crusham and Andrew Lee of Clear Channel Minneapolis
- Tim Leonhardt of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week, we take the show on the road to the Rosemount VFW to discover the area’s Yellow Ribbon Network. We’ll also find out about the Pink Tank Project, the Minnesota National Guard’s effort to spread breast cancer awareness to the force. Guests include:
- Maj. Kristen Augé, Sgt. Cassie Mecuk and Sgt. 1st Class Brenda Woods of the Minnesota National Guard
- Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste
- Karl Xavier of the Rosemount Yellow Ribbon Network
This week, U.S. Senator Al Franken joins us to talk about volunteering with the USO and the current gridlock in Congress effecting our Veterans. We also take a look at Minnesota’s five veterans homes. Guests include:
- Deputy Commissioner Michael Gallucci of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
- U.S. Senator Al Franken
This week we air our interview with veteran and U.S. Representative John Kline, talking about the gridlock in Washington and its real effects here in Minnesota. We’ll also talk about how local businesses are keeping our armed forces the best equipped in the world. Guests include:
- Paul Wagner and Chip Laingen of the Defense Alliance
- U.S. Representative John Kline
This week, we take you to Brainerd where our state’s County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) are training on the latest tools and techniques to help our more than 370,000 veterans. Guests include:
- Carlton County CVSO and Current Association President, Duane Brownie
- Olmstead County CVSO and Incoming Association President, Neil Doyle
- Jackson County CVSO, Jeff Johnson
- Scott County CVSO and Past President, Todd Kubinski
Links:
Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers
This week we’ll talk with the new commander of Minnesota’s American Legion about their projects and support of today’s veterans. We’ll also go in-depth on the serious issues of subsistence abuse and suicide in our state. Guests include:
- Commander Mike Ash of Minnesota’s American Legion
- Brittany Buquoi, Natalia Rivera and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
This week, we’ll hear about one of the state’s most popular history events, the World War II History Roundtable, and we’ll also get a preview of an upcoming service member and spouse resource fair. Guests include:
- Army Col. (Ret.) Don Patton of The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History RoundTable
- Patty Sagert of Rasmussen College
- Markda Awada of Volt Workforce Solutions
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