Tag Archive for: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair

Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair

This week we discuss the GI Bill and Women Veteran programs with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about the reintegration program from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and discuss Veteran Programs with USAA. Guests include:

 

 

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MN 55th CERFP and MDVA SOAR Project

This week with the Commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s 55th CERFP (CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package) and learn about the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs SOAR program. Guests include:

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Memorial Day Live 2018

We’re live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include:

  • Hour 1
    • Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Buddy Winn from the Minnesota National Guard
    • Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
    • Pat Crosby of The Memorial Day Murph Challenge
    • Mike Schaffer of the Minnesota American Legion

 

  • Hour 2
    • Patrick Kelly, Director of the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
    • John Knapp from the Fort Snelling Veterans Cemetery
    • Stephen Whitehead from Disabled American Veterans
    • Neil Loidolt from Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans

 

  • Hour 3
    • Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen, Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard
    • U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
    • Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton
    • U.S. Senator Tina Smith
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Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund (V4V)

Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund (V4V)

This week we meet with Veteran 4 Veterans Trust Fund recipients including the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Homes, Every Third Saturday and VINE Faith in Action. We also chat with Minnesota Military Radio producer SFC Ben Houtkooper about his upcoming deployment with the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:

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Gold Star Families and Environmental Sustainability in the National Guard

Gold Star Families and Environmental Sustainability in the National Guard

This week we discuss outreach for Gold Star Families and Women’s Veteran Programs, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s environmental sustainability and get an update from the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:

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