Tag Archive for: Minnesota National Guard

Under overcast skies, a bright day for Minnesota Soldiers and families

This week, we’ll talk with the top Red Bull Soldier about the history and future of the storied unit and we’ll discover a new mentorship program introduced in the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include:

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6891964433_b75ca11885_oThis week, we’ll hear how veterans from across the state are sharing their knowledge, skills and stories though the humanities and we’ll find out what’s being done to prevent and respond to sexual assault in the military. Guests include:

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DSC_8885This week,  just back from a trip to Iraq, Lt. Col. Mark Weber tells us about his remarkable journey with ‘The Mission Continues‘ and we’ll find out what ‘Month of the Military Child’ means here in Minnesota. Guests include:

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8182163089_972372b1d6_bThis week we’ll talk to the new Minnesota National Guard Air Force Surgeon General, find out about a local Airman’s volunteering efforts to Hurricane Sandy and another great service for Veterans. Guests include:

  • Minnesota Air Force Surgeon General Dr. (Col.) David Hamlar
  • TSgt. Rebecca Tongen, 133rd Airlift Wing
  • Tony Tengwall of  Wounded Warriors Guide Service

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856715_10151663242737454_2074049764_oThis week, what does it take to train for extreme winter warfare? Soldiers from the Norwegian Army will join us in-studio to tell us about their unique 40 yearlong partnership with the Minnesota National Guard. We’ll also call our troops now training in Norway and the volunteers with Serving our Troops. Guests include:

  • Army Capt. Niels Gott of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Pat Harris of Serving our Troops
  • Norwegian Army Col. Rolf Wolf
  • Norwegian Army Lt. Col. Per-Ivar Norman
  • Norwegian Army Maj. Jon Terje Myhren

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