This week, what does it take to train for extreme winter warfare? Soldiers from the Norwegian Army will join us in-studio to tell us about their unique 40 yearlong partnership with the Minnesota National Guard. We’ll also call our troops now training in Norway and the volunteers with Serving our Troops. Guests include:
- Army Capt. Niels Gott of the Minnesota National Guard
- Pat Harris of Serving our Troops
- Norwegian Army Col. Rolf Wolf
- Norwegian Army Lt. Col. Per-Ivar Norman
- Norwegian Army Maj. Jon Terje Myhren
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This week, as the military opens combat jobs to women, we’ll meet with a World War Two veteran who led the way for today’s women and we’ll get the latest from our friends in the Marin Corps league. Guests include:
- Ann Quarmstrom, a WWII Veteran
- Mel Roiger of the Marine Corps League
- Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
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This week, 40 years after the return of our Vietnam POWs, we look back at the journey of survival made by hundreds of American veterans. Guests include:
- Gen. John Vessey, the 10th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Presidential Emissary to Hanoi
- Col. Jerry Driscoll, surviver of Hoa Lo Prison
- John Hubbel, author of “POW: The Definitive History“
Watch our complete interview with Gen. Vessey here:
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.
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HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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