The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division

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Minnesota’s American Legion & Reintegrating the Red Bulls

This week we go in depth on what it takes to reintegrate the thousands of Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Brigade Red Bulls after their yearlong tour in Iraq and Kuwait. We’ll also meet Minnesota’s newly elected commander of the American Legion and hear about his plans for the future of the state’s largest veterans’ service organization. Guests include:

This week’s veteran is Army Capt. Clint Graves. He has several years of leadership and logistics experience and is pursuing a degree and career in Information Technology Project Management.

Clint and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Matthew contact the Bloomington WorkForce Center at 612-­821­‐4009 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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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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Military Museum Tour & Counterstrike

This week we head to the Minnesota Military Museum in Little Falls for a tour with curator Doug Bekke and we talk to New York Times terrorism and national security writer Eric Schmitt about his new book “Counterstrike“.

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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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Live from Kuwait with the Red Bulls

We hop a flight to the Middle-East and go live with the Red Bulls. The Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Brigade, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division is deployed here in Kuwait supporting the draw down of Iraq. Our guests include:

  • Col. Eric Kerska, Commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division
  • Maj. Jerry Gunn, Logistics Officer, 134th Brigade Support Battalion
  • Lt. Col. Brian Melton, Commander, 1st Battalion, 194th Armor
  • Command Sgt. Maj. John Lepowsky of the 1st Battalion, 194th Armor

Check out our photos!

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