Tag Archive for: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

Transition Assistance, Veteran Small Business & Minnesota Furloughs

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

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Remembering Lt. Col. Mark Weber & Armed Forces Appreciation Day at The Fair

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

 

 

 

 

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Building Strong Bonds & Minnesota’s Navy in Bahrain

450x321_q75This week, we’ll call our Minnesota Sailors currently deployed to Bahrain for an important international exercise and we’ll hear about the Minnesota National Guard’s Strong Bonds program and how it is helping deployed servicemembers and their families. Guests include:

  • Navy Capt. Richard Henderson and Lt. Commander Jason Woodbury of the U.S. Navy Reserve
  • Army Chaplain (Maj.) Buddy Winn of the Minnesota National Guard
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The Red Bulls in Bosnia & Tribute to the Troops

RedBullsInBosniaThis week, we’ll take a look at the Red Bulls’ historic deployment to Bosnia and we’ll discover a Minnesota organizations way of paying ‘Tribute to the Troops.’ Guests include:

  • Army Col. Retired Don Kerr and Brig. Gen. Bill Lieder of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Jim Woodruff & Jim Beardsley of Tribute to the Troops

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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon & The Vessey Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army

AUSA_GJWVCThis week, we’ll get an overview of all of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon efforts and we’ll discover Minnesota’s Vessey Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. Guests include:

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