Tag Archive for: Patriot Guard

4th Law Enforcement BattalionThis week we find out about the Minnesota Marine Reserve unit 4th Law Enforcement Battalion,  and get an update on what’s going on with The Vietnam Veteran’s of America. This weeks guests include:

450x321_q75This week, three years and hundreds of interviews later, we pull back the curtain on what it takes to create the show. Guests include:

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.

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

davmn_newlogoThis week State Rep. John Kreisel joins us to talk about veteran services available in your area and we’ll get the latest from Minnesota’s Disabled American Veterans. Guests include:

Also, don’t forget to join us for Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the State Fair!

TommySowersThis week we’ll get the latest news from the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the claims backlog and their efforts to end veteran homelessness, and we’ll hear about a new development at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs aimed at helping veterans find the help they need. Guests include: