This week, forty years after Vietnam we’ll go in-depth on the lasting, devastating effects of Agent Orange on our veterans and their descendants. We’ll also find out more about the Army Reserve’s presence here in Minnesota. Guests include:
Links:
Congressional Report: The Agent Orange Coverup
Veterans’ Disease Associated with Agent Orange
Jayda’s Story
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This week, 40 years after the return of our Vietnam POWs, we look back at the journey of survival made by hundreds of American veterans. Guests include:
Watch our complete interview with Gen. Vessey here:
This week we learn about the Vietnam Veterans of America Minnesota State Council and we hear about the recent deployment of the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota National Guards latest deployment.
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This week we take a look at Minnesota’s latest legislation aimed at taking on veteran unemployment and with the upcoming 40th anniversary of the return of our Vietnam War POWs, we’ll get a preview of a special show we have planned. Guests include:
This week’s veteran is former Navy Commander Peter Kaczanowski who served 20 years in the Navy in Training and Operations services. He is LEED and Six Sigma certified and has a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. Pete is looking for employment in Program Management and would seeking work at United Health Group, General Electric or United Technologies.
Pete and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Pete contact the Hennepin South WorkForce Center at 952-346-4000 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’re recording live from The Patriot Ride in Ham Lake. For Fathers’ Day we’ll talk with one family with three generations of service. Guests include:
This week’s veteran is Spec. Shawn O’Brien of Apple Valley. Shawn just returned from his second tour in Iraq and Kuwait and has been working full time with the Minnesota National Guard for the past 6 years. As a supply specialist, he was responsible for acquiring a variety of different products and managing personal records for over six hundred Soldiers. Shawn has a variety of experience in the work force but is most proficient in logistics, inventory control, customer service and leadership. Shawn and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Shawn contact the Burnsville WorkForce Center at 952-895-7600, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
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