This week, we take you to Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia for the commissioning of the Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced vessel, the U.S.S. Minnesota. We share an exclusive interview with the Secretary of the Navy, talk with the boat’s leaders and take you on an audio tour of the boat (photos). Guests include:
- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
- Captain John Fancher
- Chief of the Boat Randy Reid
- Senator Amy Klobuchar
- Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
- Chief Petty Officer Mike Herman
This week we’re recording live at the Minnesota State Fair during Military Appreciation Day. We’ll talk about the latest news from the Minnesota National Guard and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Guests include:
- Minnesota’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash
- Annette Kuyper from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Charles McLaurin and Mike Evans of USAA
This week, we record live at the Minnesota State Fair during Military Appreciation Day. We’ll be talking about recent changes to Minnesota’s G.I. Bill and other education benefits and we’ll hear the latest from our Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Guests include:
- Reggie Worlds and David Bellefeuille of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
This week U.S. Congressman Tim Walz joins us to talk about sequestration, furloughs, the clearing the VA claims backlog and improving rural healthcare. Also, Camp Ripley Post Commander, Army Col. Scott St. Sauver and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Worden join us to discover the upcoming Camp Ripley Open House. We’ll also hear about upcoming changes to Minnesota’s Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange.
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
This week we’re recording live at 3M’s Tartan Park during the 2013 Minnesota Military Family Foundation’s Golf Classic. Guests include:
- Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob Cayton, Army Lt. Col. Matt Vatter, Army Chaplain (Maj.) Buddy Winn and Sgt. 1st Class Osvaldo Carbajal of the Minnesota National Guard
- Chuck Haas of Hugo’s Yellow Ribbon Network
- Bill Popp and Army Maj. Gen. (ret) Jon Trost of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Monica Bastien of 3M’s Military Support Network
- Craig Hanson of Tartan Park
- Tom Hokr of Capital Advisory Group
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
Sgt. John Kriesel (left) hugs his battle buddies as they step off the plane during the final return of the Minnesota National Guard’s 1/34th Brigade Red Bulls from Iraq. Photo by Sgt. Joe Roos.
This week: Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and amputation have become the signature wounds of our current conflicts. Has medicine kept up? We’ll ask the Minnesota Guard’s top doctor. We’ll also take a look at how American Veterans (AMVETS) is supporting our Veteran community. Guests include:
- Army Dr. Col. Joseph Burns of the Minnesota National Guard
- Kelly Nguyen of the Minnesota Chapter of AMVETS
- Tim Leonhardt of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
This week, with military furloughs entering their forth week, we’ll take a look at why about 1,500 Minnesota military families are taking a 20% pay cut. We’ll also meet the folks dedicated to helping troops transition from military to civilian life and we’ll discover the opportunities available to veteran owned small businesses in Minnesota. Guests include:
- Vince Hokkanen of the Transition Assistance Advisor Team
- Gabe Braaten-Lee of Wireless Zone of Maplewood
- Lt. Col. Jon Lovald of the Minnesota National Guard
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boot Camp for Kids
This week we’ll see what’s being done to end veteran homelessness in our state and we’ll meet the volunteers of our Coast Guard Auxiliary. Guests include:
- Nathaniel Saltz and Sara Sommarstrom of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V)
- Neil McMillin, Bob Heinz & Steve Jones of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Twin Cities Division
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boot Camp for Kids
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