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
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
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