Tag Archive for: Patriot Guard

Memorial Day Live 2013

Minnesota National Guard Funeral Honors TeamWe’re live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Guests and special co-hosts include:

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The Patriot Ride & Eagle’s Healing Nest

Patriot RideThis week we’ll hear about employers across the state who are supporting our guard and reserve troops and how the Eagle’s Healing Nest is helping veterans overcome the invisible wounds of war.  We’ll also get and update on this year’s upcoming Patriot Ride. Guests include:

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2013 Norwegian Troop Exchange

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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Looking Back on 2012 and Forward to 2013

This week the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, and the Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Reggie Worlds, join us to talk about the accomplishments of 2012 and what we can look forward to in 2013. Ernie Johnson of the Minnesota Patriot Guard also fills us in on their work during the holidays.

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Helping During the Holidays & Patriot Guard

This week we’ll find out how you can help the troops and their families during the holidays and we’ll hear from our friends in the Patriot Guard. Guests include:

This week’s veteran is Air Force Veteran Capt. Jess Lamoureux. To connect with Jess contact the Bloomington WorkForce Center at 952.346.4067 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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