Tag Archive for: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

This week we learn about the upcoming Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, discuss Toxic Exposure Screening with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with a Vietnam Marine who wrote the song “Welcome Home” and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Anne Sonnee – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Commissioner Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Melanie Nelson – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Dr. Danny Smith – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Len Erickson – Vietnam Marine, Composer
- Craig Ugland – Minnesota Patriot Guard
Click Here to Learn More About the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event
Len Erickson’s Welcome Home

This week we discuss Veterans Day in Minnesota with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about a Native American’s perspective on Veterans Day from a Master Sargent in the Minnesota National Guard and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Beth Barstow – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- MSG Lowell Laudert – Minnesota National Guard
- Doug Bley – Minnesota Patriot Guard

This week we learn about the Minnesota State Veteran Cemeteries from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with leadership at the 204th Medical Company Area Support and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Dave Swantek – Deputy Director of Memorial Affairs
- Maj. Jakob Reding – 204th Medical Company Area Support
- SSG Raul Navarro-Urena – 204th Medical Company Area Support
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard

This week we are recorded live from Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. We discuss the State of Veterans Affairs in Minnesota with the Governor, meet with the interim Commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get updates about Veteran legislation, Veterans Cemeteries and Homes and Veteran Education. Guests include:
- Gov. Tim Walz – State of Minnesota
- Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jim Miller – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

