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WASP of WWII & Saint Paul Goes Yellow Ribbon

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:49 +0000

This week, the amazing story of WWII pilot and Congressional Gold Medal recipient Elizabeth “Betty Wall” Strophus of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and we’ll talk with the people behind Saint Paul becoming the latest yellow ribbon community. Guests include:

Derek Sharrer of the Saint Paul Saints
Jake Spano of the City of Saint Paul
Capt. Jeffrey Pratt of the Minnesota National Guard

Embedded in Afghanistan & The VFW’s Future

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:00:02 +0000

This week, just back from Afghanistan, Twin Cities Public Television Producer Luke Heikkila tells us about his embed with the Soldiers of the Minnesota Agribusiness Development Team and we’ll talk about the uncertain future of our VFWs with incoming state commander Lee Ulfert.

Commemorative Air Force & Mothers’ Luncheon

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:00:01 +0000

This week we’ll find out how you can catch a ride on a World War II bomber or fighter and we hear about an upcoming event for military mothers and grandmothers. We also talk about this year’s solider and sergeant of the year competition.

Guests include:

Dick Leighninger and Todd Lofquist of the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force
Paulette Olson of Farmington’s Yellow Ribbon Network
Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard

Employer Support & Employment Resource Team

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:58 +0000

This week we learn how employers can support our troops before, during and after deployment and we’ll talk to two of the state’s Employment Resource Team members who just returned from a trip to Kuwait. We’ll also get an update from the flag line of the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:

Paul Monteen of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Chris Hill of U.S. Bank
Jim Finley of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard

The Ritchie Boys & Family Readiness Groups

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:00:38 +0000

This week we go back to World War II and follow Walter Schwarz and the Ritchie Boys through D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge and on through the end of the war and Carolynn Ashworth joins us to talk about the resources available to the families of deployed troops.

Tax Tips for Vets & Sexual Assault Awareness

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Tax time is quickly approaching. This week Andrea Weyer of the Minnesota Department of Revenue talks us through the tax credits available to veterans and their families and we’ll talk with Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Wilkinson about Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The First Gulf War & Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:00:35 +0000

Col. Rod Gerdes during the assault through the mine and oilfields of Iraq.

This week we follow the path of two of Minnesota’s Marines though the first Gulf War and we talk about a cash grant available to Minnesota’s troops just for serving. We also get a update from the flag line of the Minnesota Patriot Guard on their plans to welcome the 1st Brigade Red Bulls home. Guests include:

Retired Marine Col. Rod Gerdes
Marine Sgt. Maj. Duane Hauer
Skip Krawczyk of the Minnesota MIlitary Appreciation Fund
Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard

Women in the Military & Veterans Business Loans

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:00:13 +0000

This week we talk about the evolving role of women in our armed forces with the Minnesota National Guard’s Chief of Staff (Air) Col. Deon Ford and we’ll find out about loans of up to $100,000 available for veteran entrepreneurs with Nancy Libersky & Thomas Osborne of the Small Business Administration and John Leschak of Minnwest Bank. Doug Bley also joins us for an update from the flag line of the MInnesota Patriot Guard.

Veterans in the Arts & Summer Camps

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:34 +0000

This week we explore the summer camp options available for Minnesota kids with Capt. Marian Belinski and Kirsten Fisher. We’ll also take a look at classes in photography, pottery, paining and more available though Veterans in the Arts with Suzanne Asher.

Training the Afghan Army & County Veterans Service Officers

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:00:19 +0000

This week, we call Capt. Bryan Watters in Kabul, Afghanistan for an update on the Minnesota National Guard’s mission in Afghanistan and Todd Kubinski, President of the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers, joins us to talk veterans benefit advocacy.

Tom Talks with Davis & Emmer

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:30:42 +0000

Tom sits down with Davis & Emmer and talks about the show, service in Vietnam, the Minnesota Military Family Foundation and more…

Veterans in Piping & Family Prep

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:00:31 +0000

This week, Anne St. Eloi and Chuck Buari join us to talk about Veterans in Piping, a free training program available to veterans, and Lt. Jonathan Johnson and Darlene Wetterstrom are here to tell us about what it takes to prepare a family for deployments and reintegration.

Yellow Ribbon Rendezvous Live at Cragun’s

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:00:43 +0000

We’re live in Brainerd, Minnesota for the first annual Yellow Ribbon Rendezvous at Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake. Commissioner Larry Shellito joins us as co-host as we talk with Kathryn Stotka of Cragun’s Resort, Steve Campos of the Washington County Yellow Ribbon Network, Mike Farren of the Family Assistance Centers, Col. Scott St. Sauver of the Minnesota National Guard’s Camp Ripley and Rick Johnson of the Minnesota Patriot Guard.

Afghanistan’s Agribusiness and the Marines in Vietnam

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:01 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day from Afghanistan!

Building the infrastructure needed to feed a nation may be one of the keys to stabilizing Afghanistan. This week we’ll catch up with Col. Eric Ahlness, the commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team currently deployed in Zabul Province and see why the National Guard is so well suited for this critical mission.

Also, as our troops, like Marine Dick Theis, returned from Vietnam their welcome was not what they expected. We’ll explore that turbulent time in American history and how we’ve learned from our mistakes.

Veteran Employment Roundtable

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Nearly one-third of our deployed 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division Soldiers say that as they return home unemployment is a serious concern. This week we explore the solutions with MInnesota’s experts in the field. Guests include: Jim Finley of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Barb O’Reily of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Maj. Aaron Krenz and Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard. For more visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans

Minnesota’s Last Tuskegee Airman & the 934th Airlift Wing

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:00:34 +0000

This week, Minnesota’s last Tuskegee Airmen, Maj. Joe Gomer, tells us about his experiences in World War II, Korea and the Cold War and Col. Darrell Young of the Minneapolis based 934th Airlift Wing talks about his unit’s ongoing deployment to the Middle East.

Woodbury Yellow Ribbon & Veterans Services

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:00:08 +0000

This week Donna Smith-Stafford and Delander talk about the Woodbury Yellow Ribbon Network and their work on ‘Sock for Troops’. Brad Lindsay is also in-studio to talk about the latest from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ programs & services. Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard also calls in for your ‘From the Flag Line’ update.

Live at the Chanhassen American Legion

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:04 +0000

This week we’re recording live at Post 580 with special co-host Commissioner Larry Shellito. With a yellow ribbon network in the works, we’ll talk with Mayor Tom Furlong and Post Commander Ron Schlangen. Mike Farren also joins us for ‘Mail Call’.

Homes for Heroes & Heroes of the Heartland

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:23 +0000

This week, we discover the remarkable story of Master Sgt. Eric Marts and his life after begin blinded in combat and Luke Hekkila of Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) talks about Homes for Heroes, their new documentary on Minnesota’s Veterans Homes. We also talk about TPT’s past projects including Iraq & Back and future plans to cover Minnesota’s Agribusiness Development Team.

Congressman Kline & Serving Our Troops

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:00:15 +0000

This week Congressman John Kilne shares his story of service in the Marines and gives us an update on his work on the House Armed Service Committee. Also, Serving Our Troops core member Ted Davis tells us about their upcoming mission, what could be their biggest yet.

Memorial Rifle Squad & New Ulm Yellow Ribbon

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:35 +0000

This week, George Weiss, a founding member of the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad, joins us to talk about how they may be losing their rifles and we chat with Bert Marth of the New Ulm Yellow Ribbon Network.

End of Iraq War & Deployed for the Holidays

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:00:05 +0000

This week, as the war in Iraq ends, we talk with a three tour veteran of Iraq about his experience and we’ll hear about the families left behind during the holidays. Guests include:

Col. Eric Kerska
Chaplain (Capt.) Vince Hokkenan

U.S.S. Minnesota & Vets Centers

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:00:35 +0000

This week we meet the crew of the U.S.S. Minnesota who are in town for a big announcement and we talk with the Brooklyn Park Vet Center team about the help they can bring to your front door. Guests include: Navy Cmdr. John Fancher, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Craig Hempeck, Lina Montour and Bernard Beamon.

Vietnam Sliver Star & Red Bulls in Kuwait

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:55 +0000

This week we take a long look at the Vietnam War with veteran and Silver Star recipient Ron Mackedanz. We also call Kuwait and check in with Capt. Nicolas Rice of New Ulm’s 1-125th Field Artillery of the 1st Brigade, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division.

Special Forces in Afghanistan & Pearl Harbor

http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour.com/ (Minnesota Military Radio) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:05 +0000

This week Col. Ed Nakasone shares his firsthand account of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Master Sgt. Mike McEhliney takes us to Afghanistan in 2001, with his Special Forces’ team as they fight the Taliban with a then little known leader, Hamid Karzai.

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