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Special Edition: Serving Steaks in Africa – Minnesota Troops Get a Taste of Home

On this special on-location episode of Minnesota Military Radio, host Doug is broadcasting from the Africa Command Area of Operations alongside the Serving Our Troops organization. The team traveled from Minnesota to serve premium Mancini’s 12-ounce steaks to deployed Minnesota National Guard Airmen and other service members in a remote, austere environment.

This episode captures the powerful impact of community support on troop morale and highlights the strong partnerships between Minnesota’s military, businesses, unions, and nonprofits.

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Key Topics Covered:

  • The emotional reactions from Airmen receiving a real Minnesota steak dinner far from home
  • How Serving Our Troops has delivered over 150,000 steaks worldwide since 2004
  • Update on the new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum grand opening on September 12th north of Little Falls
  • Transition to new C-130J aircraft for the 133rd Airlift Wing
  • The special Books for Africa civic engagement event with local students and the U.S. Ambassador
  • Stories of Minnesota labor unions and businesses supporting the National Guard through Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiatives

This heartfelt episode showcases Minnesota’s commitment to supporting its service members and their families — both at home and abroad.

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MDVA Deputy Commissioner and Epilepsy Care for Veterans

MDVA Deputy Commissioner and Epilepsy Care for Veterans

This week we meet with the new Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner – Programs & Services, learn about Epilepsy Care with a Neurologist from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and talk with Senator Amy Klobuchar at the Serving Our Troops event last weekend at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Guests include:

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VFW Donation and Serving Our Troops in Norway

VFW Donation and Serving Our Troops in Norway

This week we meet with Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and learn about a donation to the Minnesota Veterans Homes, head back to Norway and hear from the Serving Our Troops crew at the 50th NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:

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Serving Our Troops and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Serving Our Troops and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

This week we learn about an upcoming mission from Serving Our Troops, discuss Veteran employment with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:

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Serving our Troops Live from Camp Arifjan Kuwait

Serving our Troops Live from Camp Arifjan Kuwait

This week we learn about the Serving Our Troops program, talk with members of the 682nd Engineer Battalion and get an update from the senior enlisted advisor. Guests include:

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