Minnesota Military Radio
News & Politics Podcasts
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. Through captivating, historic interviews with veterans of all eras, we also endeavor to preserve their stories of heroism before they are forgotten.
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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. Through captivating, historic interviews with veterans of all eras, we also endeavor to preserve their stories of heroism before they are forgotten.
Twitter:
@MNMilitaryRadio
Language:
English
Episodes
Upcoming Veterans Day Events
11/2/2024
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 Health Care […]
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Duration:00:42:00
34th Infantry Division in Kuwait part 2
10/26/2024
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 Daniel […]
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Duration:00:41:45
34th Infantry Division in Kuwait part 1
10/19/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:53
MDVA Deputy Commissioner and Epilepsy Care for Veterans
10/12/2024
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 – […]
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Duration:00:41:57
Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and American Legion Commander
10/5/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:56
Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery and Veteran Suicide Prevention
9/28/2024
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 – Minnesota Department of […]
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Duration:00:42:05
VA Women’s Clinic and BTYR Company Replenex
9/21/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:49
MDVA Domiciliary Program and Senior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
9/14/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:55
2024 Military Spouse Appreciation Day at the State Fair
9/7/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:46
2024 Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair
8/31/2024
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 civilian workforce. […]
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Duration:00:42:03
VA Food Pantry and Lower St. Croix Yellow Ribbon
8/24/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:55
The 15th Annual MMFF Golf Classic
8/17/2024
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 Engineering […]
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Duration:00:41:47
MDVA Higher Education and New VFW Commander
8/10/2024
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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Duration:00:41:59
Events and Missions of the 133rd and 148th
8/3/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:54
National Veteran Wheelchair Games and YMCA of the North
7/27/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:53
Veteran Homelessness and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
7/20/2024
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 – Minnesota […]
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Duration:00:41:57
Shoot for the Troops and New DAV Commander
7/13/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:50
Healthy Aging
7/6/2024
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 Doane – […]
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Duration:00:41:54
Bravo Zulu House and Cottage Grove BTYR
6/29/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:47
Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
6/22/2024
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 […]
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Duration:00:41:33