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This week we recognize National PTSD Awareness Month by learning about the mission at the Bravo Zulu House, meet with the Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Sam Andrews – Bravo Zulu House Tim Murray – Bravo Zulu House Raymond Kane – Mississippi River Valley/Cottage Grove…
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This week we are recorded live from the Mall of America for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War with a special co-host from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. We discuss support for Vietnam Veterans with the DAV Department of Minnesota, meet with the Chief Public Engagement Officer of The United States of America…
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Bonus Show: Recorded at St. Mere Eglise and Graignes Segment 1: St. Mere Eglise “Chaotic Beginning” w/co-hosts Doug Thompson and Dominique Francois Segment 2: St. Mere Eglise “Chaotic Beginning” w/co-hosts Doug Thompson and Dominique Francois Segment 3: Graignes “Possible War Crimes” w/co-host Dominique Francois Segment 4: Graignes “Strategy” w/co-…
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This is the Final of our three part series about Minnesota Veterans on D-Day. We are recorded live from Normandy, France with the Curator from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum, a D-Day Historian and Author, as well as a co-host from SnowGlobe Public Relations. This week we learn about Silencing the Guns at Brécourt Manor, Minnesota Vetera…
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This is the second of our three part series about Minnesota Veterans on D-Day. We are recorded live from Normandy, France with the Curator from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum and a D-Day Historian and Author. This week we learn about Obtaining a Foothold on Utah Beach, Rudder’s Rangers in Pointe du Hoc, Bloody Omaha and Easy Red on Omah…
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This week Minnesota Military Radio travels to Bayeux France along with the Curator of the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum and Producer from SnowGlobe Public Relations as we begin a three part series about Minnesota Veterans who fought on D-Day. In this week’s series we introduce our co-hosts and discuss Operation Overlord and the Battle of P…
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Memorial Day Live 2024 Hour 1 We’re live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Hour 1 Guests Chaplain (Col.) Buddy Winn, Minnesota National Guard Craig Ugland, Minnesota’s Patriot Guard Marshall Murphy, Fort Snelling National Cemetery Chaplain Michael Rivera, Minnesota National Guard .av…
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This week we learn about the upcoming Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, discuss Toxic Exposure Screening with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with a Vietnam Marine who wrote the song “Welcome Home” and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Anne Sonnee –…
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This week we learn about the the Ft. Snelling Cemetery Project with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, meet with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss Memorial Day Events at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Glenn Anderson – Chanhassen Americ…
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This week discuss the COMPACT Act and Mental Health with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Hibbing-Chisholm Area and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Emma Podobinski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System David Holewinski – Minneapolis VA Health …
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This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament, Co-hosted with the President of United Heroes League. We learn how this event got started with one of the creators of the tournament, meet with one of the main sponsors Hero Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and meet with a Captain in the Minnesota National Guar…
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This week we learn about the Minnesota Veterans Homes Week from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with Honor Flight Twin Cities and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Eric Meittunen – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Doug Britain – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Jerry Kyser – Honor Flight Twin …
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This week we get an update from the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and meet with the a Public Affairs Officer and the Chief Chaplain from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America Ch. Daniel Young – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Melanie Nelson – Minneapolis VA Health Ca…
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This week we discuss the upcoming Veterans Day on the Hill co-hosted by the Legislative Director of the DAV Department of Minnesota with special guests from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guest include: Co-Host Trent Dilks – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Kristy Janigo – Minnesota Association of …
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This week we meet with the Chief Wellness Officer at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to discuss Whole Health, learn about Month of the Military Child from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Kelly Petska – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Joy Luedeman – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chief M…
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This week we meet with Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and learn about their SOAR program to help at-risk Veterans, learn about a new Veterans Food Shelf with the DAV Department of Minnesota, and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Kal Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Stephen “Butch” Whitehead – DAV De…
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This week, we learn about the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp, meet with the Marine Corps League – Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rich Kemp – Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp Lindsay Koolmo – Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp Commandant Andrew McCormack – Marine Corps L…
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This week we host our annual Spring Preparedness Show with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Minnesota National Guard. We also get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Jim Rand – U.S. Army Corps of …
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This week we meet with members of the Minnesota National Guard’s Cyber Coordination Cell, discuss the ongoing mission with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and get an update from the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: LTC Brian Morgan – Minnesota National Guard 2LT Nicollette Weis – Minnesota National Gu…
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This week we learn about the mission of the Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans, meet with the Commander of the JWVMN and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Brad Doboszenski – The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans Alan Hill – The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans Commander Stewart Mednick – Jewish War Veterans of Minnesota Tim L…
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This week we meet with a Community Relations Officer for the Minnesota National Guard, discuss Veteran Benefits and Field Operations with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Capt. Kristin Ohrt – Minnesota National Guard Todd Kubinski – Min…
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This week we discuss Veteran Survivor Benefits with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about Minnesota Department of Transportation becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Isaac Lundquist – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Jon Solberg – Minnesota Department of Tra…
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This week we meet with the Commander of the 179th Fighter Squadron, 148th Fighter Wing, get an update on the Three new State Veterans Homes from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and have a discussion with the State Captain of the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Lt. Col. Grant Brown – 179th Fighter Squadron/148th Fighter Wing Eric Meit…
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This week we meet with the Commanding General of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, discuss Veteran Legislation with the Legislative Director of the DAV Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: MG Charles Kemper – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Legislative Director Trent Dilks – DAV of…
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