This week U.S. Congressman Tim Walz joins us to talk about sequestration, furloughs, the clearing the VA claims backlog and improving rural healthcare. Also, Camp Ripley Post Commander, Army Col. Scott St. Sauver and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Worden join us to discover the upcoming Camp Ripley Open House. We’ll also hear about upcoming changes to Minnesota’s Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange.
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
This week we’re recording live at 3M’s Tartan Park during the 2013 Minnesota Military Family Foundation’s Golf Classic. Guests include:
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
Sgt. John Kriesel (left) hugs his battle buddies as they step off the plane during the final return of the Minnesota National Guard’s 1/34th Brigade Red Bulls from Iraq. Photo by Sgt. Joe Roos.
This week: Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and amputation have become the signature wounds of our current conflicts. Has medicine kept up? We’ll ask the Minnesota Guard’s top doctor. We’ll also take a look at how American Veterans (AMVETS) is supporting our Veteran community. Guests include:
Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
This week we’ll get the latest on the military furloughs hitting more than half of the Minnesota National Guard’s full-time force. We’ll also meet a Minnesotan who survived the D- Day invasion at Normandy and we’ll see how local businesses are benefiting from employing the guard and reserve. Guests include:
This week, we take a look back on the incredible life of Lt. Col. Mark Weber. We’ll also discover this year’s upcoming Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Guests include:
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