Tag Archive for: Veterans Affairs

Minneapolis VAThis week we’ll see how organizations across the state are “Joining Forces” to support the troops and we’ll meet the new director of the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:

  • Patrick J. Kelly of the Minneapolis VA
  • Annette Kuyper, Army Maj. John Wisniewski and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard

 

 

VFW LogoThis week we’ll meet the state’s new VFW commander and we discover the healing power of music at Minnesota’s Veterans Homes. Guests include:

  • Commander Frank Presfield of the Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Jeromey Darling

 

 

Camp RipleyThis week U.S. Congressman Tim Walz joins us to talk about sequestration, furloughs, the clearing the VA claims backlog and improving rural healthcare. Also, Camp Ripley Post Commander, Army Col. Scott St. Sauver and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Worden join us to discover the upcoming Camp Ripley Open House. We’ll also hear about upcoming changes to Minnesota’s Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange.

Important updates:
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
2009 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone

TommySowersThis week we’ll get the latest news from the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the claims backlog and their efforts to end veteran homelessness, and we’ll hear about a new development at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs aimed at helping veterans find the help they need. Guests include:

This week we’ll take a look at the end of life choices facing Minnesota’s veterans and we’ll see how the NHL lockout is affecting our friends at ‘Defending the Blue Line’. Guests include:

This week’s veteran, Lt. Col. Criag Moechnig, retired from the Army after more than 31 years of service. He has Joint Task Force experience as a staff principal executive in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He is seeking a Sales Management position within the Consumer Finance, Banking and Mortgage Field. Craig and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Craig contact the North Saint Paul WorkForce Center at 651-779-5407 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.