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This week we have our Annual Chaplin’s Christmas Show with four Chaplains from the Minnesota National Guard to discuss ministering to our troops and their families as well as a special Christmas Message/Prayer. Guests include: Ch Buddy Winn – Minnesota National Guard Ch Stephanie Christoffels – Minnesota National Guard Ch Michael Rivera – Minnesota…
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This week we have our annual Commanders Task Force Holiday Show with State Commanders from American Legion Department of Minnesota, DAV Department of Minnesota, JWVMN, Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota. Guests include: Dr. Carl Moon – American Legion Oather Martin – Disabled American Vetera…
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This week, we’ll explore the Support Our Troops grant program through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with a Retirement Services Officer from the Minnesota Army National Guard, and receive an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Heather Darby – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Freddie Williams – Minnesota Arm…
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This week, we’re coming to you live from Mancini’s Steakhouse for the Jewish War Veterans Annual Membership Dinner, co-hosted with the Department Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, Department of Minnesota. We’ll dive into the history of Mancini’s and its support for the military community, meet with the National Commander, and gain insight from …
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This week we learn about the Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport, meet with the Tribal Veterans Service Officer from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Rick Dale – Armed Forces Service Center Debra Cain – Armed Forces Service Cente…
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This week we meet with the Fargo VA Health Care System and learn about their Caregiver Support Program, discuss the various programs that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon NE Metro offer and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Shawn Abbas – Fargo VA Healthcare System Patti Sele – Fargo VA Healthcare System Dorothy Rade…
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This week, we’re talking Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, saying farewell to our Military Producer from the Minnesota National Guard, and getting an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Rachel Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 1LT Colton Rossow – Minnesota National Guard Cra…
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This week our show features the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs as our co-host. We’ll dive into a special Veterans Day event organized by the Brown County Veteran’s Council, discuss various Veterans Day activities with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and get the latest updates from the Minneapolis VA Healt…
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This week we have the 2nd installment of engaging with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at Camp Arifjan to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges during deployment. Guests include: SFC Shane Kramer – Minnesota National Guard MAJ Michael Lowden – Minnesota National Guard SGT Josephine Lowden – Minnesota National Guard CPT…
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This week we are engaging with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at Camp Arifjan to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges during deployment. Guests include: SGT Natasha Neu – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division SPC Samantha Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division SPCEmily Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division BG Joe Sharke…
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This week we meet with the new Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner – Programs & Services, learn about Epilepsy Care with a Neurologist from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and talk with Senator Amy Klobuchar at the Serving Our Troops event last weekend at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Guests include: Ben Johnson – Minnesota…
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This week we meet with the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Court of Honor and Flight of Honor Programs, discuss the 2024-2025 agenda with the new Commander of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Don Kerr – Mi…
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This week we check in with the administrator of the Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery, discuss Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Chad Bonde – Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery Kristi Stites – Minne…
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This week we learn about the new Women’s Clinic being built at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System meet with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company Replenex and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Emma O’Brien – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Matt Cohen – Replenex Sara Wigdahl – Replenex Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard h…
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This week we learn about the Domiciliary Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and meet with Senior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (Army ROTC). Guests include: Leah Killian Smith – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs LTC John Nguyen – Minnesota Army ROTC LTC Vic Trujillo – Minnesota Army ROTC Cadet Vang – Minnesota State…
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This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair. Coming up on this weeks show, we host a round-table with the Adjutant General and Assistant Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard as well as the National Director of the Army National Guard. In our other segments we meet with and celebrate the Military Spouses of these General…
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This week we are recorded live from Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. We learn about a Service Dog program with Project Delta, meet with Folds of Honor Minnesota, discuss Career Opportunities at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and hear how Executives Mentoring Soldiers is helping Soldiers transition into the civili…
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This week we learn about the Veteran Food Pantry program from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Yellow Ribbon Alliance Lower St. Croix Valley (YRALSCV) and discuss their upcoming Field of Bands Concert, and get an update from the MNNG Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Rachel Hammer – Minneapolis VA Health Care Syste…
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This week we are recorded live from the 15th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. We discuss the Minnesota Military Family Foundation with the Chairman and Board Members, learn about Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, meet our event host Bunker Hills Golf Club (Coon Rapids, MN) and discuss the MMFF with Sponsor Anderson…
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This week we learn about the Higher Education Veterans Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet the new State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Dr. Edward Godfrey – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Jim Miller – …
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This week we have a special show co-hosted with the Command Senior Enlisted leader of the Minnesota National Guard. On this weeks show we have a round-table discussion about current events and missions with the Senior Enlisted Leaders of the 133rd Airlift Wing and 148th Fighter Wing. Guests include: Command Chief Master Sergeant Lisa Erikson – Minn…
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This week we get a special call in from the 43rd Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games (Adaptive Sports and Arts – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), learn about YMCA of the North becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guest include: Rob York – Nationa…
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This week we get an update from the MN Patriot Guard, learn about the current programs and future goals of Preventing Veteran Homelessness with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and meet with the Commander, CVMA MN 48-4(Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association of Minnesota). Guests include: Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard Ali Kier…
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This week we learn about the upcoming Shoot for the Troops event, meet the new Commander of the DAV Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Eduardo Suarez – Shoot for the Troops Commander Oather Martin – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Director Patrick Kelly – Minneap…
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This week we meet with a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Physical Therapist and Dietitian from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to talk about Healthy Aging, Diet and Physical Health. We also meet with the President of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers and discuss benefits for our Aging Veterans. Guests include: Bridget …
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