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Minnesota Military Radio

Minnesota Military Radio

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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.Copyright Minnesota Military Radio Careers Economics Personal Success Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Serving Here, Living Here: SSG Joe Hance Shares His Path with the Minnesota National Guard

    Serving Here, Living Here: SSG Joe Hance Shares His Path with the Minnesota National Guard
    Feb 7 2026

    This week on Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham welcomes back Staff Sergeant Joe Hance, a recruiter with the Minnesota Army National Guard. In this anniversary revisit from his previous appearance, SSG Hance shares his full story—from enlisting as a high school junior through the split-option program, serving as an infantryman […]

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  • Chaplains of the Minnesota National Guard: Service, Sacrifice, and the Legacy of the Four Chaplains

    Chaplains of the Minnesota National Guard: Service, Sacrifice, and the Legacy of the Four Chaplains
    Jan 31 2026

    This week on Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham is joined by special co-host Tom Lyons and Minnesota National Guard chaplains: CH (LTC) Tim Usset (State Chaplain) CH (MAJ) Justin Lansdonne (full-time support chaplain and deputy division chaplain for the 34th Infantry Division) CH (CPT) Charles Kim (chaplain for the 34th […]

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  • Going Beyond: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s 2025 Impact and 2026 Vision

    Going Beyond: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon’s 2025 Impact and 2026 Vision
    Jan 24 2026

    In this special segment of Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham welcomes the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) outreach team for a comprehensive 2025 year-in-review. The discussion covers the program’s statewide impact, key initiatives, the power of community and corporate volunteers, distinctions from the federal Yellow Ribbon program, and exciting goals […]

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