Tag Archive for: Minnesota National Guard

Minnesota’s 1st Brigade Red Bulls & Mobile Vet Center

Tankers Conduct Advanced Winter OperationsThis week we’ll hear about Minnesota’s 1st Brigade Red Bulls and their upcoming missions over the next few years, and we’ll meet the team behind our Mobile Veterans Center. Guests include:

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Suicide Awareness Roundtable

2_Fort_Snelling_Looking_SoutheastThis week we go in-depth on suicide, which now claims the lives of an estimated 22 veterans each day. Guest include:

  • Chaplain (Major) Buddy Winn and Capt. Ron Jarvi of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Lindy Fortin of the Minneapolis VA

If you or someone you know is at risk, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 or chat at VeteranCrisisLine.net or text 838255.

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Military Appreciation Day at the Fair

10562943_922890134394790_7033531662992230515_nThis week we’re recording during Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with an update on the latest news from our troops at home and overseas. Guests include:

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2014 Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic

This weekGolfcourse-in-bloom-1024x679 we’re in Lake Elmo at the 2014 Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. Guests include:

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Military Day at the State Fair & Veteran Stand Down

20130724_feature_standdownThis week we talk about the help available for our homeless veterans at statewide stand downs and the upcoming Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Guests include:

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