Tag Archive for: Minnesota National Guard

Looking Back on 2012 and Forward to 2013

This week the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, and the Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Reggie Worlds, join us to talk about the accomplishments of 2012 and what we can look forward to in 2013. Ernie Johnson of the Minnesota Patriot Guard also fills us in on their work during the holidays.

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One Year After Iraq, The Prairie Navy Deploys and Tricare Updates

20101228_kerska-in-iraq_33This week, one year after the end of the Iraq War, we take a look back with a three tour veteran who served during the war’s beginning, surge and end. We’ll get the latest on North Korea’s rocket launch from Minnesota’s Navy Reserve, currently deployed to Japan; and we’ll hear upcoming changes to Servicemembers’ healthcare coverage and we’ll take a look back at the Iraq War one year after it’s end. Guests include:

This week’s featured veteran is Marine Veteran Lee McClary. To connect with Lee contact the South Minneapolis WorkForce Center at 612-821-4009 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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Veteran Mentorship Program & 133rd Airlift Wing

This week we’ll discover a veteran mentorship program with Minnesota’s best companies and we’ll catch up with a Minnesota Airman just back from the Middle East. Guests include:

This week’s featured veteran is Marine Veteran Geraldo ‘Jerry’ Morales. Jerry is an accomplished Graphic Designer with over 10 years of creative experience. He has wide-ranging skills with expertise in project management, print production, vendor relations and marketing communications. He’s a critical thinker and effective problem-solver who works well under pressure, taking pride in the fact that he has never missed a deadline. Although he’s currently working freelance projects and working with a Veterans Service Organization as their Marketing Operations Manager, he would love the opportunity to join a company on a full-time basis where he can make a positive impact and be a valued asset.

To connect with Jerry contact the North Hennepin WorkForce Center at 763-279-4380 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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Two Years of Minnesota Military Radio

This week, after two years, we look back on the best stories we’ve been able to share and talk with the team responsible for our success. Guests include:

This week’s veteran is Army Lt. Theresa Reese. Lt. Reese recently completed active duty orders for the Minnesota National Guard as a human resources administrator where she was responsible for managing dental readiness, educational benefits and the ID card office. Prior to that she worked as a parts administrator, responsible for price negotiations, purchasing, managing parts to meet time sensitive deadlines and processing service claims. With a B.S. in Marketing and an A.S.  Degree in Business Management, she is committed to professionalism, highly organized, works under strict deadlines and excels in fast paced environments. She is a proven leader and is ready bring her talents to a great company.

Lt. Reese and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Lt. Reese contact the South Minneapolis WorkForce Center at (612) 821-4009 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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Bridging War & Hope

This week, just back from Afghanistan, we’ll hear from Minnesota’s Agribusiness Development Team about an upcoming documentary on their mission.We’ll also discover about a new effort to help returning veterans reintegrate. Guests include:

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