This week we find out about the Minnesota Marine Reserve unit 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, and get an update on what’s going on with The Vietnam Veteran’s of America. This weeks guests include:
- Marine Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Easton, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion
- Mark Madsen, Minnesota State Council President, Vietnam Veteran’s of America
- Tim Leonhardt, Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we trace the path of the Red Bulls though Ireland, North Africa and Italy during World War II with a man who experienced it. We’ll also hear about the division’s more recent history and future with it’s current commanding general. Guests include:
- Lyle Bonkrud
- Brig. Gen. Neal Loidolt, commanding general of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
This week we’ll see how organizations across the state are “Joining Forces” to support the troops and we’ll meet the new director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:
- Patrick J. Kelly of the Minneapolis VA
- Annette Kuyper, Army Maj. John Wisniewski and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
This week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for both the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:
- Minnesota’s Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Rick Nash
- Commissioner Larry Shellito
This week, we host a special holiday show on healing not only the physical, but the emotional and spiritual wounds suffered in war. Special guests include:
- Army Chaplains Maj. Buddy Winn and Capt. Vince Hokkanen
This week the state’s veterans service organizations join us for a special holiday show. Guests include:
- Mike Ash of the American Legion
- Richard Jenkins of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
- Duane Hermanson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Beth Kocian of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper of the Minnesota National Guard
This week, we discover a Minnesota organization dedicated to helping our combat wounded warriors and meet a Vietnam veteran who survived against the odds. We’ll also get an update from Minnesota’s 133rd Airlift Wing. Guests include:
- Air Force Brig. Gen. Greg Haase and Col. Jim Johnson
- Richard Jenkins
This week, we’ll remember a fallen Minnesota Soldier and see the legacy he left behind. Also, in conjunction with the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we’ll meet a Minnesota Veteran of both Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima. Guests include:
- World War II Veteran Roger Erickson
- Ken Drevnick of Hero at Home/The Daniel Drevnick Memorial Fund
TOM LYONS, FOUNDER AND HOST
HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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