Tag Archive for: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

Suicide Awareness Roundtable

2_Fort_Snelling_Looking_SoutheastThis week we go in-depth on suicide, which now claims the lives of an estimated 22 veterans each day. Guest include:

  • Chaplain (Major) Buddy Winn and Capt. Ron Jarvi of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Lindy Fortin of the Minneapolis VA

If you or someone you know is at risk, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 or chat at VeteranCrisisLine.net or text 838255.

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Birdies for the Brave & 34th Infantry Division Association

Callaway-GolfThis week we find out about a great benefit that helps veterans and we learn about an organization that is open to anyone who has ever worn a ‘Red Bull’ patch. Our co-host this week is the new Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:

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Military Day at the State Fair & Veteran Stand Down

20130724_feature_standdownThis week we talk about the help available for our homeless veterans at statewide stand downs and the upcoming Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Guests include:

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Camp Gratitude & Chronic Pain

486442_467110676641833_747815970_nThis week we’ll hear about a summer camp for military families and we’ll discover treatment available for chronic pain at the VA. Guests include:

 

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Legislative Session & Headstone Project

This week, we’ll find out what’s going on in the legislative session, we’ll hear from Civil War re-enactors about the Civil War Headstone Project and we will learn about Hero2Hired a Yellow Ribbon program. Guests include:

  • Mike McElhiney, Legislative Director, MDVA
  • Dr. Kurt Klotzbuecher DDS & Stephen Osman, 1st Minnesota Volunteers
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
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