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
This week we’ll get the latest on the military furloughs hitting more than half of the Minnesota National Guard’s full-time force. We’ll also meet a Minnesotan who survived the D- Day invasion at Normandy and we’ll see how local businesses are benefiting from employing the guard and reserve. Guests include:
- Army Lt. Col. Jon Lovald of the Minnesota National Guard
- Army Lt. Col. Bill Harper
- Matthew Meyer of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
This week State Rep. John Kreisel joins us to talk about veteran services available in your area and we’ll get the latest from Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans. Guests include:
- Anoka County Director of Veterans Service Officer John Kriesel
- Rob Hartley & Stephen Whitehead of Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans
Also, don’t forget to join us for Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the State Fair!
This week Maj. Gen. Nash joins us from Gettysburg on the 150th anniversary of that historic battle and we’ll meet a Minnesota native who now leads our U.S. Joint Special Operation Command. Guests include
- Matt Cassidy from Historic Fort Snelling
- Minnesota’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash
- Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Votel, Commanding General of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command
This week we’ll discover the evolving role of the Corps of Engineers in Minnesota and we’ll learn about an MBA program specifically for veterans. Guests include:
- Army Colonels Michael Price and Dan Koprowski
- Retired Navy Lt. Commander Chip Altman
- Marine Sgt. Michael Conroy
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