Minnesota Military Radio

This week we meet with some Host Families for the Minnesota National Guard’s 51st Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) and look back at our trip to Norway in 2023 for the 50th anniversary of NOREX. The exchange, which started in 1974, is the U.S.’s longest continuous bilateral military and cultural exchange, bringing Norwegian service members […] The post NOREX 2024 and a Look Back at the 50th Anniversary of NOREX appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we meet with a Doctor from the ALS Clinic at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, catch up with the Farmington Yellow Ribbon Network and get an update from our Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Ezgi Tiryaki – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Doug Tauber – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Farmington CMSgt. […] The post Minneapolis VA ALS Clinic and BTYR Farmington appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota National Guard and Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: MG Shawn Manke – Minnesota National Guard Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System The post MNNG and VA Year in Review appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and State of Minnesota. Guests include: Commissioner Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Governor Tim Walz – State of Minnesota   The post MDVA and Commander In Chief Year in Review appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we host our annual Chaplains Christmas Show co-hosted with a Colonel from the Minnesota National Guard, we discuss deployments with a Chaplain from the 682nd Engineer Battalion, learn about preparing for deployment with a Chaplain from the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and finish with a special Christmas message/prayer. Guests include: Ch. Col. […] The post Annual Chaplains Christmas Show appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we host our annual Commanders Task Force Holiday Show. We hear from the Commanders of these Veterans Service Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota, JWVMN, American Legion Department of Minnesota, DAV Department of Minnesota and Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America. Guests include: Commander Dan Meyer – Veterans of Foreign Wars Department […] The post Commanders Task Force Holiday Show appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we learn about Volunteering from the Director of the Center for Development & Civic Engagement at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and discuss the highlights of 2023 and what’s to come in 2024 and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Rachel […] The post VA Volunteering and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Year in Review appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we discuss Minnesota Military and Veteran Legislation with Congressman Tom Emmer, learn about the 148th Fighter Wing at the Girls Rock Wings event in Atlanta and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rep. Tom Emmer – U.S. House of Representatives  MSgt Lindsay Koolmo – 148th Fighter Wing […] The post Military & Veterans Legislation and Girls Rock Wings appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we meet with Federal Premium and learn about their philanthropy and community involvement, in the second half of our show we talk about leadership changes at the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Dennis Angell – Federal Ammunition Jason Nash – Federal Ammunition Jared Kutney – Federal Ammunition Craig Ugland – Minnesota Patriot Guard […] The post Federal Philanthropy and Patriot Guard Leadership appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we meet with the command team at the 133rd Airlift Wing, learn about the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Minnesota National Guard. Guests include: Col. Jesse Carlson – 133rd Airlift Wing CMSgt […] The post 133rd Airlift Wing and DEIA at the MDVA appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we discuss Diabetes Awareness with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, get an update from the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – Isanti County and meet the new Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Amy Stanwood – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Carol Ann Smith – Isanti […] The post Diabetes Awareness and Isanti County BTYR appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we discuss Veterans Day in Minnesota with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about a Native American’s perspective on Veterans Day from a Master Sargent in the Minnesota National Guard and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Beth Barstow – […] The post Veterans Day in Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week, we learn about the Daniel Drevnick Memorial Fund, meet with the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Ken Drevnick – Daniel Drevnick Memorial Fund Julie Drevnick – Daniel Drevnick Memorial Fund Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America Sandra Roy […] The post Drevnick Memorial Fund and Paralyzed Veterans of America appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we learn about the Minnesota State Veteran Cemeteries from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with leadership at the 204th Medical Company Area Support and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Dave Swantek – Deputy Director of Memorial Affairs Maj. Jakob Reding – 204th Medical Company Area Support […] The post State Veteran Cemeteries and 204th Medical Company appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we learn about Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening from the Women Veterans Program Manager at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, hear the story of a 2-time Breast Cancer Survivor who is also the Community Outreach Coordinator for Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, learn how Meals From The Heart is impacting our local communities […] The post Breast Cancer Awareness and Meals from the Heart appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we have recorded our 700th show live from the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. We discuss construction, specialty clinics and PACT act with the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Director and listen to a special interview with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of […] The post Minnesota Military Radio 700th Show appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we learn about a special proclamation from the Adjutant General, hear the story of Gold Star Son Rep. Dean Phillips, meet with the new Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rep. Dean Phillps – United States […] The post A Gold Star Son and New VFW Commander appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we discuss Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with a Minnesota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award Recipient and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Kristi Stites – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Keysta […] The post MDVA Suicide Prevention and ESGR Patriot Award appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we discuss Suicide Prevention and Community Engagement with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Julia Pawlenty – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Andrea Perry – Minneapolis VA Health Care System LTC Jolene […] The post Suicide Prevention Awareness Month appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week we discuss all things Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with the director of the Army National Guard and Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard and meet with the Commander of the The Red Bull Band – 34th Infantry Division. Guests include: LTG Jon Jensen – Director of the Army […] The post National Guard at the Minnesota State Fair appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.