Tag Archive for: Veterans Affairs

U.S.S. Minnesota & Vets Centers

This week we meet the crew of the U.S.S. Minnesota who are in town for a big announcement and we talk with the Brooklyn Park Vet Center team about the help they can bring to your front door. Guests include:

  • Navy Cmdr. John Fancher & Navy Lt. Cmdr. Craig Hempeck of the U.S.S. Minnesota
  • Lina Montour and Bernard Beamon
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One Year of Minnesota Military Radio

This week we celebrate our first year on the air with special co-host Retired Brig. Gen. Joe Kelly and a look back at just a few of our favorite guests!

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Yellow Ribbon Recognition & The Million Veteran Program

This week we take a look at the Yellow Ribbon Recognition Program with Maj. Aaron Krenz of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and we explore the Million Veteran Program with Dr. Scott Sponheim of the Minneapolis VA.

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Still Standing & The Minneapolis Polytrauma Center

This week we’ll hear the story of Staff Sgt. John Kriesel’s road to recovery after being seriously injured in the Iraq War and we take a look at the Minneapolis VA Hospital with Dr. Michael Armstrong and talk about their work to help our wounded warriors recover.

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Minnesota’s Veterans Cemetery & the RINGS Project

This week we talk with Dr. Melissa Polusny from the Minneapolis V.A. Heath Care System about the Readiness and Resilience in National Guard Soldiers (RINGS) Project and we take a look at Memorial Day events around the state you can attend, with a special look at the State Veterans Cemetery with Director David Swantek.

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