Wild Hearts & Hero Paws: Inside the Minnesota Wild Team Dog Program
This week, we’re live from Minnesota Wild headquarters, exploring the MN Wild Team Dog Program. We’ll meet the founder of Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, learn about the Soldiers 6 program providing service dogs to heroes, and connect with a veteran who previously received a MN Wild team dog. Guests include: Wayne Peterson – Minnesota Wild […]
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Limb Loss Awareness Month and Fairview Health Services
This week we learn about Limb Loss Awareness Month from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, hear from Fairview Health Services on becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company and get and update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Dr. Molly Matsumoto – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Shawn McLaughlin –Â Minneapolis VA […]
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Sage Eagle – 133rd Training with Green Berets
This week, we’ll connect with the 133rd Airlift Wing to discuss Sage Eagle, a joint training exercise involving the Air National Guard and 5th Special Forces Group – Airborne, plus get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: MSgt. Tom Boyum – 133rd Airlift Wing SSgt. Mackenzie Miller – 133rd Airlift Wing MSgt. […]
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Veteran Employment and Paralyzed Veterans of America
This week, we’ll join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to explore Veteran employment and the upcoming career fair. We’ll also hear from the National Director of Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Raymond Douha – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic […]
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Army Life and Veterans Day on the Hill Recap
This week, we explore leadership development and Army life with Minnesota National Guard soldiers, recap Veterans Day on the Hill with the legislative director from the DAV Department of Minnesota, and connect with the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: 1SG Steve Cox – Minnesota National Guard SPC Mitchell Houge – Minnesota […]
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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.