Minnesota Military Radio

This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we honor the extraordinary legacy of Medal of Honor recipient Captain Willibald “Bill” Bianchi, a New Ulm native whose courage during World War II exemplified valor above and beyond the call of duty. Wounded multiple times while leading an assault against enemy positions during the Battle of Bataan, Captain […] The post Honoring a Medal of Honor Hero and Supporting Minnesota’s Military Community appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

In this weeks episode of Minnesota Military Radio, host retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham highlights two powerful ways Minnesotans are supporting Veterans and service members. Featured Guests: LTC Dustin Snare, Managing Director of Government Services at Starkey Jenni Hargraves, Executive Director of Starkey Cares Erin Betlock, Volunteer Services Coordinator at the Minneapolis State Veterans […] The post Beyond the Yellow Ribbon: Starkey’s Hearing Tech for Veterans + The Power of Volunteers at State Veterans Homes appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week on Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham sits down with key leaders from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System for an in-depth look at advancements in Veteran care. Guests include: Dr. Mike Armstrong, Chief of Staff, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Dr. Rob Bayer, Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Dr. […] The post Modernizing Care for Minnesota Veterans: Minneapolis VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record Rollout and AI Enhancements appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week on Minnesota Military Radio: Honoring Service: Tribute, Veterans Homes Update, and 2026 Legislative Outlook. We open with a tribute to Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and reflect on the sacrifices made by our service members and their families every day. The program features an in-depth conversation with Diane […] The post Honoring Service: Tribute, Veterans Homes Update, and 2026 Legislative Outlook appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week Minnesota Military Radio features the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, highlighting their essential civil works missions across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. Hosted by retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham, the episode explores how the district—primarily civilian-led—supports national security through reliable Mississippi River commerce, protects communities from flooding, restores ecosystems, […] The post U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District: Navigation, Flood Protection, and River Recreation appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

On this week’s show, Walser Automotive Group has proudly earned the designation as Minnesota’s first automotive retailer to become a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) Company. Proclaimed in November 2025, this recognition honors employers who go beyond symbolic gestures to deliver real support for veterans, service members, National Guard/Reserve members, and their families through intentional […] The post Walser Automotive Group: Minnesota’s First Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Automotive Company appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week, host Retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham spotlights the incredible work of the Poly Trauma Center of Excellence at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. For veterans and service members facing complex, life-changing injuries—often involving traumatic brain injury (TBI) combined with other physical and emotional trauma—this center provides a full continuum of specialized […] The post Spotlighting the Poly Trauma Center of Excellence: Lifeline for Minnesota Veterans appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.