This week we talk about the history of Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with the Minnesota National Guard, learn about employer outreach with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, discuss Veterans Benefits with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association […] The post The Great Minnesota Get Together appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

The Great Minnesota Get Together

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those who serve, Veterans and their families, Minnesota Military Radio brings you the latest news from Minnesota's proud military community including; the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and the Minneapolis VA. Whether it's the latest on veterans' benefits, historic stories of service or how you can help our troops and their families, this is your best source to stay up to speed.

With a team of producers from the Minnesota National Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Minneapolis V.A., volunteer host and Vietnam veteran Tom Lyons strives to inform and entertain listeners in this weekly syndicated radio show and podcast.

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Memorial Day Live 2024

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 […] The post Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event

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 American […] The post Ft. Snelling Cemetery Project and Memorial Day at Minnesota State Veteran Cemeteries appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Ft. Snelling Cemetery Project and Memorial Day at Minnesota State Veteran Cemeteries

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 Care System […] The post COMPACT Act and Hibbing Beyond the Yellow Ribbon appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

COMPACT Act and Hibbing Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

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 post Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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