Tag Archive for: Minnesota National Guard

Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad and National Guard Quick Reaction Force

Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad and National Guard Quick Reaction Force

This week we meet with the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad and discuss their recruiting efforts, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Quick Reaction Force and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:

Click Here for More Information on Joining the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad. 

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Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)

Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)

This week we travel to Camp Ripley and meet with the Generals of the 45th NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, we also get an update from CSM Douglas Wortham from Værnes Air Station in Norway.Guests include:

 

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USS Minneapolis-St.Paul and The Patriot Ride

This week we meet with the Navy League and learn about the USS Minneapolis – St. Paul (LCS-21), discuss the upcoming 2018 Patriot Ride with the MN Patriot Guard and get an update from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:

Click Here for More information about the 2018 Minnesota Patriot Ride

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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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