Tag Archive for: Military Order of the Purple Heart

Commanders’ Task Force

Holiday lightsThis week the state’s veterans service organizations join us for a special holiday show. Guests include:

  • Mike Ash of the American Legion
  • Richard Jenkins of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
  • Duane Hermanson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Beth Kocian of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper of the Minnesota National Guard
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Military Order of the Purple Heart & The 133rd Airlift Wing

Preparing for a late night flightThis week, we discover a Minnesota organization dedicated to helping our combat wounded warriors and meet a Vietnam veteran who survived against the odds. We’ll also get an update from Minnesota’s 133rd Airlift Wing. Guests include:

  • Air Force Brig. Gen. Greg Haase and Col. Jim Johnson
  • Richard Jenkins
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Military Order of the Purple Heart & Navigating the Skies of WWII

1280px-B-17F_Radar_Bombing_over_Germany_1943This week, we fly the skies of Europe during World War II with former B17 Bomber Navigator Bob Clemons and we’ll discover Minnesota’s Military Order of the Purple Heart with Mark Browne.

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Serving Veterans during the Holidays

This week, we’ll find out how six of our state’s veterans service organizations are helping during he holidays. Guests include:

Additional links: Commanders’ Task Force, Ride for Healing, Legionville

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