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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:

vetHomePhotosThis week, U.S. Senator Al Franken joins us to talk about volunteering with the USO and the current gridlock in Congress effecting our Veterans. We also take a look at Minnesota’s five veterans homes. Guests include:

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!

We’re live from Kuwait on KFAN’s Power Trip Morning Show with sports fan and Soldier, Spec. Bob Brown of the Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Brigade, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division.

We’re in Kuwait talking with 1st Lt. Jolene Carlson and Maj. Paul Rickert of Minnesota’s Red Bulls on the Davis & Emmer Show.