This week, as the Department of Defense lifts restrictions on women in combat jobs, we’ll find out how this historic change effects Minnesota’s service members. We’ll also talk about the financial resources available to help today’s troops. Guests Include:
- Lt. Col. Matt Vatter and Staff Sgt. Andrea Drost of the Minnesota National Guard
- Lisa McClain Sharp, a military personnel financial councilor
This week, Lt. Col. Mark Weber shares his incredible story of resilience as he faces what could be his final battle, stage four cancer. We’ll also talk with Al Zdon, editor of Minnesota’s Legionnaire and author of ‘War Stories: Accounts of Minnesotans Who Defended Their Nation’ Volumes I & II.
This week we learn about the Vietnam Veterans of America Minnesota State Council and we hear about the recent deployment of the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota National Guards latest deployment.
Guests include:
- President Mark D. Madsen, Minnesota State Council
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. - Lt. Col. Chris Blomquist, 148th Fighter Wing
This week we discover the programs available to help the children of today’s Servicemembers and we’ll hear about our state’s Veterans Wildlife Program. Guests include:
- Joe Duggan of Pheasants Forever
- Capt. Mary Belinski and Laura Groenewig from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
This week we’ll discover the role of Minnesota’s Department of Military Affairs and find out about the future of Minnesota’s 64 armories, air bases and training facilities and the impact on their local communities. Guests include:
- Col. (ret.) Don Kerr, Executive Director
- Col. Larry Herke, Deputy Facilities Management Officer
- Don Lein, Senior State Planner
This week’s veteran is former Army Staff Sgt. Lia Yang. To connect with Lia contact the North Saint Paul WorkForce Center at 651.779.5407, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, and the Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Reggie Worlds, join us to talk about the accomplishments of 2012 and what we can look forward to in 2013. Ernie Johnson of the Minnesota Patriot Guard also fills us in on their work during the holidays.
This week, we’ll find out how six of our state’s veterans service organizations are helping during he holidays. Guests include:
- Lee Ulferts of the VFW
- Vinnie Howard of the Marine Corps League
- David Claypool of the American ExPOWs
- Don Pankake of the American Legion
- Stephen Whitehead of the Disabled American Veterans
- Mark Browne of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Additional links: Commanders’ Task Force, Ride for Healing, Legionville
This week, one year after the end of the Iraq War, we take a look back with a three tour veteran who served during the war’s beginning, surge and end. We’ll get the latest on North Korea’s rocket launch from Minnesota’s Navy Reserve, currently deployed to Japan; and we’ll hear upcoming changes to Servicemembers’ healthcare coverage and we’ll take a look back at the Iraq War one year after it’s end. Guests include:
- Army Col. Eric Kerska of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
- Navy Capt. Richard Henderson
- Don Brown of TriWest HeathCare
- Army Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
This week’s featured veteran is Marine Veteran Lee McClary. To connect with Lee contact the South Minneapolis WorkForce Center at 612-821-4009 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
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HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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