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.
Minnesota Veterans Homes and Veterans Day on the Hill
Suicide Prevention Programs
This week we learn about the Suicide Prevention Programs at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Kristi Charles – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs David Holewinski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System … Continue reading
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20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom
This week we meet with former leaders from the Minnesota National Guard, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and current leadership at the Minnesota Military Museum to discuss the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We also get an update … Continue reading
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Women’s History Month
This week we celebrate Women’s History Month where we discuss Women in Military Service with a Staff SGT from the 133rd Airlift Wing and learn about the Women’s Health Program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Emma … Continue reading
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50th Anniversary of NOREX
Due to the weather this week we were not able to record a new show so we re-visit our trip to Norway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NOREX. Guests include: Maj. Katie Lunning – Minnesota National Guard Maj. Evan Husby … Continue reading
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VFW Donation and Serving Our Troops in Norway
This week we meet with Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and learn about a donation to the Minnesota Veterans Homes, head back to Norway and hear from the Serving Our Troops crew at the 50th NOREX – Norwegian … Continue reading
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The 50th Anniversary of NOREX
This week we are recorded live from Norway for the 50th Anniversary of NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange. We meet with officers from the Minnesota National Guard and Heimevernet (Norway Home Guard) to discuss the training plan, learn about … Continue reading
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Cardiovascular Health and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
This week we discuss cardiovascular care and heart health month at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System , learn about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s objectives for 2023 and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. … Continue reading
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MNNG Senior Leadership and Veterans Village
This week we meet with the Senior Enlisted Leaders of the Minnesota National Guard, meet with a representative for the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435 to learn about the proposed Veterans Village and get an update from the MN Patriot … Continue reading
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Veterans Charities and Paralyzed Veterans of America
This week we learn about the My Credit Union Community Foundation, meet with the President of the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Todd Barduson – My Credit … Continue reading
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