With nearly 308,000 veterans and tens of thousands of guard and reserve troops, Minnesota is a state committed to supporting our friends and neighbors who serve and their families. Minnesota Military Radio is a reflection of that commitment.
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.
Alcohol Use/Abuse Discussion and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Minneapolis VA and State of Minnesota Year in Review
This week, we are excited to present our annual “Year in Review” event, featuring special appearances by the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and Governor Tim Walz. This event will provide insightful reflections on the past year’s achievements, challenges, and future plans for Veterans in Minnesota. Guests include: Director Patrick Kelly – […]
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The Annual Chaplains Christmas Show
This week we have our Annual Chaplin’s Christmas Show with four Chaplains from the Minnesota National Guard to discuss ministering to our troops and their families as well as a special Christmas Message/Prayer. Guests include: Ch Buddy Winn – Minnesota National Guard Ch Stephanie Christoffels – Minnesota National Guard Ch Michael Rivera – Minnesota National […]
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Commanders Task Force Holiday Show
This week we have our annual Commanders Task Force Holiday Show with State Commanders from American Legion Department of Minnesota, DAV Department of Minnesota, JWVMN, Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota. Guests include: Dr. Carl Moon – American Legion Oather Martin – Disabled American Veterans Stewart Mednick – […]
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MDVA SOT Program and National Guard Retirement Benefits
This week, we’ll explore the Support Our Troops grant program through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with a Retirement Services Officer from the Minnesota Army National Guard, and receive an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Heather Darby – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Freddie Williams – Minnesota Army National Guard […]
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Jewish War Veterans Annual Membership Dinner
This week, we’re coming to you live from Mancini’s Steakhouse for the Jewish War Veterans Annual Membership Dinner, co-hosted with the Department Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, Department of Minnesota. We’ll dive into the history of Mancini’s and its support for the military community, meet with the National Commander, and gain insight from the […]
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Armed Forces Service Center and Tribal Veteran Service Officer
This week we learn about the Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport, meet with the Tribal Veterans Service Officer from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Rick Dale – Armed Forces Service Center Debra Cain – Armed Forces […]
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The Fargo VA and Northeast Metro BTYR
This week we meet with the Fargo VA Health Care System and learn about their Caregiver Support Program, discuss the various programs that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon NE Metro offer and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Shawn Abbas – Fargo VA Healthcare System Patti Sele – Fargo VA […]
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Veterans Suicide Prevention and our Minnesota Military Radio Producer
This week, we’re talking Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, saying farewell to our Military Producer from the Minnesota National Guard, and getting an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Rachel Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 1LT Colton Rossow – Minnesota National Guard Craig Ugland – Minnesota […]
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Upcoming Veterans Day Events
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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