This week we talk about the history of Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with the Minnesota National Guard, learn about employer outreach with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, discuss Veterans Benefits with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:

• 1SG Beth Dedic – Minnesota National Guard
• Jim Finley – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
• Brad Doboszenski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
• Isaac Lundquist – Veterans Benefits Administration(VBA)
• Alexandra Fleming – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers