Tag Archive for: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

Yellow Ribbon TeamsThis week we talk with representatives from the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins about becoming Yellow Ribbon teams, we discuss VA Alzheimer’s research and get an update from our county veteran service officer. Guests include:

Transition Assistance Advisors This week we talk with Minnesota National Guard transition assistance advisors about benefits while transitioning from active duty, we discuss the Department of Labor TAP (transition assistance program) and get an update from our senior enlisted advisor. Guests include:

 

Joining Community ForcesThis week we talk about the “Joining Community Forces” campaign to focus attention on community-level efforts to support service members, military families and veterans, we talk with the medical director of the VA Compensation & Pension clinic and get an update from our county veterans service officer.Guests include:

 

Month of the Military ChildThis week we talk with the 210th Engineer Installation Squadron about their mission both in the 5 state area and on deployment, we discuss April being the month of the military child and operation military kids “Purple Up” campaign. Guests Include:

Orient Shield 14 comes to an end with closing ceremonyThis week we take a look at the moral injuries of war and we meet the team behind one of our state’s most active yellow ribbon networks. Guests include: