Sgt. John Kriesel (left) hugs his battle buddies as they step off the plane during the final return of the Minnesota National Guard’s 1/34th Brigade Red Bulls from Iraq. Photo by Sgt. Joe Roos.
This week: Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and amputation have become the signature wounds of our current conflicts. Has medicine kept up? We’ll ask the Minnesota Guard’s top doctor. We’ll also take a look at how American Veterans (AMVETS) is supporting our Veteran community. Guests include:
- Army Dr. Col. Joseph Burns of the Minnesota National Guard
- Kelly Nguyen of the Minnesota Chapter of AMVETS
- Tim Leonhardt of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
