Tag Archive for: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

Croatian-soldierThis week we discover the Minnesota National Guard’s international partnership with Croatia and we’ll talk about one of the state’s largest Yellow Ribbon companies, Wells Fargo. Guests include:

  • Army Lt. Col. Guy Konietzko of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Mary Gabler of Wells Fargo
  • Army Col. (Ret.) Dino Sarracino of Operation Homefront

450x321_q75This week, three years and hundreds of interviews later, we pull back the curtain on what it takes to create the show. Guests include:

BSsmKmqCUAAvZXk.jpg-largeThis week we’re recording live at the Minnesota State Fair during Military Appreciation Day. We’ll talk about the latest news from the Minnesota National Guard and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Guests include:

  • Minnesota’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash
  • Annette Kuyper from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
  • Charles McLaurin and Mike Evans of USAA

130715-A-YL528-179This week, with military furloughs entering their forth week, we’ll take a look at why about 1,500 Minnesota military families are taking a 20% pay cut. We’ll also meet the folks dedicated to helping troops transition from military to civilian life and we’ll discover the opportunities available to veteran owned small businesses in Minnesota. Guests include:

  • Vince Hokkanen of the Transition Assistance Advisor Team
  • Gabe Braaten-Lee of Wireless Zone of Maplewood
  • Lt. Col. Jon Lovald of the Minnesota National Guard

Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boot Camp for Kids

7799814038_16f862274d_kThis week, we take a look back on the incredible life of Lt. Col. Mark Weber. We’ll also discover this year’s upcoming Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Guests include:

  • Jerry Hammer of the Minnesota State Fair
  • Lt. Melanie Nelson of the Minnesota National Guard