This week Donna Smith-Stafford and Delander talk about the Woodbury Yellow Ribbon Network and their work on ‘Sock for Troops’. Brad Lindsay is also in-studio to talk about the latest from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ programs & services. Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard also calls in for your ‘From the Flag Line’ update.
This week, we discover the remarkable story of Master Sgt. Eric Marts and his life after begin blinded in combat and Luke Hekkila of Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) talks about Homes for Heroes, their new documentary on Minnesota’s Veterans Homes. We also talk about TPT’s past projects including Iraq & Back and future plans to cover Minnesota’s Agribusiness Development Team.
This week Congressman John Kilne shares his story of service in the Marines and gives us an update on his work on the House Armed Service Committee. Also, Serving Our Troops core member Ted Davis tells us about their upcoming mission, what could be their biggest yet.
This week, George Weiss, a founding member of the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad, joins us to talk about how they may be losing their rifles and we chat with Bert Marth of the New Ulm Yellow Ribbon Network.
This week, as the war in Iraq ends, we talk with a three tour veteran of Iraq about his experience and we’ll hear about the families left behind during the holidays. Guests include:- Col. Eric Kerska
- Chaplain (Capt.) Vince Hokkenan
This week we meet the crew of the U.S.S. Minnesota who are in town for a big announcement and we talk with the Brooklyn Park Vet Center team about the help they can bring to your front door. Guests include:
- Navy Cmdr. John Fancher & Navy Lt. Cmdr. Craig Hempeck of the U.S.S. Minnesota
- Lina Montour and Bernard Beamon
This week we take a long look at the Vietnam War with veteran and Silver Star recipient Ron Mackedanz. We also call Kuwait and check in with Capt. Nicolas Rice of New Ulm’s 1-125th Field Artillery of the 1st Brigade, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division.
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