This week we discover an innovative University of Minnesota invention that’s saving the lives of Soldiers in Afghanistan and police officers here at home and we’ll take a look at Minnesota’s Warrant Officer Corps with the state’s Command Chief Warrant Officer. Guests include:
This week the 55th Civil Support Team‘s Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Joyce told about how
this National Guard team uses there significant capabilities to assist local and state agencies that may be overwhelmed by and intentional or unintentional natural or man-made disasters. We also had a conversation with Alan Duff and Alex Tittle about the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Veteran Outreach Project.
This week’s veteran is Staff Sargeant Jim Davis of Columbia Heights. Jim has served in Germany, Viet Nam, Korea and the US for over 21 years as a cook and mess steward supervisor. Also he worked as an instructor in food services and fed up to 10,000 servicemen at one time. He has completed amphibious training at the Little Creek Naval Base in Norfolk, VA. He is always there during any situation including 2 hurricanes off the coast of New York and Ft Hood, TX. Now Jim wants to work in Customer Service and continue serving our community.
Jim and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. To connect with Jim Davis contact the South Minneapolis Work Force Center at 612-821-4009. To learn more, visit Positively Minnesota.
This week we have Col. Scott St. Sauver, Post Commander of Camp Ripley as a 
co-host and retiring Post Command Sgt. Maj. Dan Smith and incoming Post Sgt. Maj. Michael Worden as well as Mary Lee, Environmental Protection Specialist for Arden Hills Training Site. During the show we discuss the growth and interagency partnerships at each camp as well as the future of Arden Hills and Camp Ripley. We also discussed the strides in being eco-friendly that each training facility has accomplished and what improvements they are heading towards for the future.
This week’s veteran is Heather Mathews. Heather served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy. While on active duty, she was able to use her master’s degree in Intercultural Studies and gained five years of experience working abroad in East and Southeast Asia. She acted as a cross-‐ cultural consultant and also supervised enlisted members. She has a high aptitude for learning foreign languages and currently speaks Mandarin, Tibetan, and some Thai.
Heather and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Heather Mathews contact the South Minneapolis Work Force Center at 612-821- 4009. That’s 612-821-4009, or to learn more, visit: Positively Minnesota dot com slash Veterans.
This week we learn what’s new with Minnesota’s Veteran’s Homes from MVH-Mpls Administrator Dennis DeCosta and we receive some great information from The Minnesota Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Senior Director of Programs and Services, Brad Lindsay.
This week’s veteran is former Army Staff Sgt. Tanya Whale. This veteran served as a Spanish Linguist and completed her master’s degree in International Relations while stationed in San Antonio. She is looking for a career in international relations.
Tanya and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Tanya contact the South Minneapolis Work Force Center at 612-821-4009. That’s 612-821-4009, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’re at Tartan Park for the 2012 Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. Guests include:
This week’s veteran is Army Sergeant Andrew Frolund. Andrew is a problem solver who finds satisfaction in finding ways to save his employers time and money. He enjoys developing a positive work environment by building relationships with is coworkers. He most recently returned from Kuwait for his second deployment with the Red Bulls and previously served over four years of active duty. Sgt. Frolund’s goal is to obtain employment with a local railroad preferably in the yard but is flexible to any opportunity.
Andrew and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Andrew contact the North Saint Paul WorkForce Center at 651-779-5407, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
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