This week, we’re recorded live from the 16th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. Join us as we speak with MMFF leadership and board members, and connect with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 and Volunteers for American Veterans to explore how their golf events support the MMFF. Guests include:
- Chairman Bill Popp – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Vice President Tom Lyons – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Jason Burley – Minnesota Military Family FoundationÂ
- Denny Angel – Minnesota Military Family FoundationÂ
- Tim McElroy – Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Glenn Anderson – Chanhassen American Legion Post 580
- Randy Byrne – Volunteers for American Veterans
- Tom Hokr – Minnesota Military Family FoundationÂ
This week on Minnesota Military Radio, explore the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District’s vital mission. Learn about their efforts in flood management, environmental restoration, and overseeing extensive public lands and waters for recreation. From campgrounds to boat ramps, discover how they support communities and provide veterans with free military passes at recreation.gov. Guests include:
- Randy Urich – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District
- Jim Rand – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District
This week, discover how the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) supports our heroes with benefits like state veterans homes and suicide prevention programs, and explore the vital role of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers in partnering with MDVA. Guests include:
- Anne Sonnee – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Steve McCarthy – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
Visit minnesotaveteran.org and join us at the MN State Fair on Military Appreciation Day, Aug 26!
This week, we’re recorded live from the National Veterans Wheelchair Games! Join us as we connect with leaders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America, explore logistics and medical support with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, and meet two inspiring athletes. Guests include:
- Dave Tostenrude – National Veterans Wheelchair Games
- Jen Purser – Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Jerry Gunn – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Dr. Alex Senk – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Mark Stulz – Vettes for Vets
- Sandi Braunstein – DAV Department of Minnesota
Vettes for Vets is hosting an exciting event on August 10th at the Savage, MN American Legion.
Click Here for more information.
- Col. Samuel Kraemer – 934th Airlift Wing
- CMSgt. Jennifer Murphy – 934th Airlift Wing
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
Interested in the 934th? https://www.minneapolis.afrc.af.mil/About-Us/Recruiting/
This week, we explore educational opportunities and support for Minnesota’s military community at Saint Paul College, delve into inclusion efforts and the 35th anniversary of the ADA with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Alan Duff – Saint Paul College
- Julie Severson – Saint Paul College
- Jean Maierhofer –Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
For more information about the Connect 700 Program services available to Veterans with disabilities: mn.gov/careers
This week, we discover the podcast The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Atomic Bomb: The Price Paid for Liberty and join us as we connect with the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Ron Duffy – Ron Duffy Art
- Josh Beninga – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
Click Here to learn more about the podcast: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Atomic Bomb: The Price Paid For Liberty
This week, we connect with the Minnesota Army National Guard and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon- Central MN to explore the Minnesota Army National Guard Aviation Memorial and hear updates from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:
- MG Kevin O’Brien – Minnesota Army National Guard
- LTC Joshua Roetman – Minnesota Army National Guard
- Stephanie Hurt – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Cmd. Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
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