This week we’ll meet Lt. Col. Mark Weber and hear his inspiration story of service, sacrifice and courage as he faces his own death. We’ll also take a look at substance abuse prevention and treatment options with Sgt. 1st Class Christine Dawson.
This week’s veteran is Specialist Richard Leonard of Woodbury. Leonard recently returned from his second tour in Iraq and Kuwait, where he was also deployed from 2005 to 2007. As an infantryman, he provided security and ensured the proper operation for a zone of the camp housing for up to 3,500 service members and civilian contractors. SPC Leonard has previous experience providing support to fellow Veterans while working in a Congressional office. Specialist Leonard’s goal is to continue his work with Veterans while he is enrolled at Metro State with a double major in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
Leonard and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Leonard contact the Ramsey County WorkForce Center at 651-779-5407, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’re recording live from The Patriot Ride in Ham Lake. For Fathers’ Day we’ll talk with one family with three generations of service. Guests include:
- Sgt. 1st Class (retired) Jack Kelly
- Brig. Gen. (retired) Joe Kelly
- Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
- Mayor Mike Van Kirk of Ham Lake
- George Winslow of the Patriot Guard Riders (National)
- Ken Poitras of the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association
This week’s veteran is Spec. Shawn O’Brien of Apple Valley. Shawn just returned from his second tour in Iraq and Kuwait and has been working full time with the Minnesota National Guard for the past 6 years. As a supply specialist, he was responsible for acquiring a variety of different products and managing personal records for over six hundred Soldiers. Shawn has a variety of experience in the work force but is most proficient in logistics, inventory control, customer service and leadership. Shawn and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Shawn contact the Burnsville WorkForce Center at 952-895-7600, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’re at the U.S.S. Minnesota Dinner to talk about their latest construction milestone. We’ll also discover the Navy League, SubVets and Minnesota’s Defense Alliance. Guests include:
- Navy Commander John Fancher
- Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Randy Reid
- Mike Alteri, Secretary of the Navy League & Member of SubVets
- Chip Laingen, President of the Defense Alliance
This week’s veteran is U.S. Navy Electrician’s Mate, Jean Ware. Jean acted as a liaison between the Commanding Officer and the reserve center and, when activated, worked extensively in logistics. As a civilian, Jean has more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, specifically litigation. As an experienced legal secretary, Jean is now looking for permanent employment.
Jean and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Jean contact the Blaine WorkForce Center at 763-785‐6488 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
Can you tell the difference between a military supporting charity and scam? The week Vicki Lokken-Paverud of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is on hand to talk about their work helping veterans and their families. Capt Ron Jarvi from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon also joins us to talk about the state-wide effort to help Minnesota’s unemployed veterans and Staff Sgt. Eric Knode shares his story of employment success.
This week’s featured veteran is Kurt Weber. Kurt just returned for a tour in the Middle East as an intelligence analyst and is excited to expand his civilian experience in sales. Kurt and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Kurt, contact the South Minneapolis WorkForce Center at 612-821-4009 or to learn more at:PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This Memorial Day we’re live, remembering those we’ve lost and looking back at some of the best guests of the last year. Guests include:
- Hour 2: Governor Mark Dayton, Commissioner Larry Shellito of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard, Dutch Cragun of Cragun’s Resort, Sam Fischer, Director of ‘Memorial Day‘
- Hour 3: Jim Finley of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
When the 35W Bridge collapsed, what did it take to get Navy salvage divers to help with the recovery? This week the Navy and Air Force are here to talk about the resources they and the Army can and have tapped to help Minnesota in emergencies.
We’ll also take a look at the summer camp options available for military kids. Guests include:
- Navy Capt. Rich Henderson and Air Force Col. Tom Simonet
- Army Master Sgt. Rich Kemp of the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp
- Kia Harries of Operation Military Kids
- Scott Lear of Burl Oaks Golf Course
This week’s veteran is Marine Corporal Nathan Warner of Minneapolis. Serving during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003, Nathan was responsible for retrofitting the unit’s unarmored Humvees and overseeing their maintenance. Nathan now has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from the University of St. Thomas and has studied at the University of London and Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. He has leadership experience in Sales, Marketing, Quality Assurance and Training.
Nathan and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Nathan contact the South Minneapolis WorkForce Center at 612-821-4009 or to learn more at: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’ll find out why Minnesota’s homeless veteran stand downs have nearly doubled in size. Also, we’ll hear the latest on flood preparations, the Asian Carp invasion and more from the Army Corps of Engineers. Guests include:
- Nathaniel Saltz of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V)
- Col. Michael Price of the Saint Paul District, Army Corps of Engineers
This week’s veteran is Specialist Shane Kaplan of Minneapolis. Shane just returned from his first tour in Iraq and Kuwait. As a Medic with the Minnesota National Guard, he was the first line of care for 13 Soldiers on his convoy security team. He is also a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and is currently pursuing an associate’s degree in Paramedicine. Shane and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Shane, contact the South Minneapolis Workforce Center at 612-821-4009 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
Davis and Emmer talk about the employment situation facing Minnesota’s Veteran community with Tom and Jim Finley of the Department of Employment an Economic Development. The current unemployment rate is twice Minnesota’s average, but there are ways you can help.
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