Tag Archive for: Minnesota National Guard

Afghanistan’s Agribusiness and the Marines in Vietnam

Happy Valentine’s Day from Afghanistan!

Building the infrastructure needed to feed a nation may be one of the keys to stabilizing Afghanistan. This week we’ll catch up with Col. Eric Ahlness, the commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team currently deployed in Zabul Province and see why the National Guard is so well suited for this critical mission.

Also, as our troops, like Marine Dick Theis, returned from Vietnam their welcome was not what they expected. We’ll explore that turbulent time in American history and how we’ve learned from our mistakes.

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Veteran Employment Roundtable

Nearly one-third of our deployed 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division Soldiers say that as they return home unemployment is a serious concern. This week we explore the solutions with MInnesota’s experts in the field. Guests include: Jim Finley of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Barb O’Reily of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Maj. Aaron Krenz and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard. For more visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans

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End of Iraq War & Deployed for the Holidays

Last troops out of IraqThis week, as the war in Iraq ends, we talk with a three tour veteran of Iraq about his experience and we’ll hear about the families left behind during the holidays. Guests include:
  • Col. Eric Kerska
  • Chaplain (Capt.) Vince Hokkenan

 

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Vietnam Sliver Star & Red Bulls in Kuwait

This week we take a long look at the Vietnam War with veteran and Silver Star recipient Ron Mackedanz. We also call Kuwait and check in with Capt. Nicolas Rice of New Ulm’s 1-125th Field Artillery of the 1st Brigade, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division.

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Afghanistan Update & Thanksgiving Away from Home

This week we get an update from the Minnesotan’s training the Afghanistan’s National Army and Chaplains Hokkanen and Winn join us to talk about the resiliency of the troops and their families during a Thanksgiving away from home. Guests include:

  • 1st Sgt. Greg Weaver of Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team IV
  • Chaplain (Capt.) Vince Hokkenen
  • Chaplain (Capt.) Buddy Winn
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