Tag Archive for: Minnesota National Guard

Women in Combat Jobs & Financial Assistance

An Afghan farmer shows 1st Lt. Tara Robertson, a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard serving with the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team, a diseased plant during a shura conducted while on a partnered patrol with Afghan Uniformed Policemen, Afghan National Army soldiers and US Soldiers from C Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 615th Civil Affairs Team and Zabul Agribusiness Development Team of the Mizan District in southern Afghanistan.

This week, as the Department of Defense lifts restrictions on women in combat jobs, we’ll find out how this historic change effects Minnesota’s service members. We’ll also talk about the financial resources available to help today’s troops. Guests Include:

  • Lt. Col. Matt Vatter and Staff Sgt. Andrea Drost of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Lisa McClain Sharp, a military personnel financial councilor
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Tell My Sons & The Legionnaire

Military Appreciation Day at Minnesota State FairThis week, Lt. Col. Mark Weber shares his incredible story of resilience as he faces what could be his final battle, stage four cancer. We’ll also talk with Al Zdon, editor of Minnesota’s Legionnaire and author of ‘War Stories: Accounts of Minnesotans Who Defended Their Nation’ Volumes I & II.

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Vietnam Veterans of America and 148th Fighter Wing Deployment

F16 Block 50This week we learn about the Vietnam Veterans of America Minnesota State Council and we hear about the recent deployment of the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota National Guards latest deployment.

Guests include:

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Veteran Wildlife Project & Military Kids Toolkit

Veterans reclaim memories of the hunt in HugoThis week we discover the programs available to help the children of today’s Servicemembers and we’ll hear about our state’s Veterans Wildlife Program. Guests include:

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Minnesota’s Department of Military Affairs

Faribault Armed Forces Reserve Center opens to the communityThis week we’ll discover the role of Minnesota’s Department of Military Affairs and find out about the future of Minnesota’s 64 armories, air bases and training facilities and the impact on their local communities. Guests include:

  • Col. (ret.) Don Kerr, Executive Director
  • Col. Larry Herke, Deputy Facilities Management Officer
  • Don Lein, Senior State Planner

This week’s veteran is former Army Staff Sgt. Lia Yang. To connect with Lia contact the North Saint Paul WorkForce Center at 651.779.5407, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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