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National Defense is a podcast on military technology and defense industry trends, from the articles of National Defense Magazine.
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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. Wit ...
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The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet. This podcast chronicles their projects and highlights innovation efforts throughout the Fleet.
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This week we meet with a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Physical Therapist and Dietitian from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to talk about Healthy Aging, Diet and Physical Health. We also meet with the President of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers and discuss benefits for our Aging Veterans. Guests include: Bridget …
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July 2024: NATO's Return to Collective Defense, Sweden's Role and the Nordic Bloc
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In this episode, National Defense discusses NATO’s recommitment to collective defense, Sweden’s contribution to NATO, and the U.S. military training in NATO’s High North.
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This week we recognize National PTSD Awareness Month by learning about the mission at the Bravo Zulu House, meet with the Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Sam Andrews – Bravo Zulu House Tim Murray – Bravo Zulu House Raymond Kane – Mississippi River Valley/Cottage Grove…
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This week we are recorded live from the Mall of America for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War with a special co-host from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. We discuss support for Vietnam Veterans with the DAV Department of Minnesota, meet with the Chief Public Engagement Officer of The United States of America…
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Bonus Show: Recorded at St. Mere Eglise and Graignes Segment 1: St. Mere Eglise “Chaotic Beginning” w/co-hosts Doug Thompson and Dominique Francois Segment 2: St. Mere Eglise “Chaotic Beginning” w/co-hosts Doug Thompson and Dominique Francois Segment 3: Graignes “Possible War Crimes” w/co-host Dominique Francois Segment 4: Graignes “Strategy” w/co-…
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This is the Final of our three part series about Minnesota Veterans on D-Day. We are recorded live from Normandy, France with the Curator from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum, a D-Day Historian and Author, as well as a co-host from SnowGlobe Public Relations. This week we learn about Silencing the Guns at Brécourt Manor, Minnesota Vetera…
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This is the second of our three part series about Minnesota Veterans on D-Day. We are recorded live from Normandy, France with the Curator from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum and a D-Day Historian and Author. This week we learn about Obtaining a Foothold on Utah Beach, Rudder’s Rangers in Pointe du Hoc, Bloody Omaha and Easy Red on Omah…
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June 2024: The Army and Nuclear Protection, Collisions in Space and Marine Corps Evacuation
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In this episode, National Defense discusses nuclear protection, preventing collisions in orbit and Marine Corps training for embassy evacuation.
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This week Minnesota Military Radio travels to Bayeux France along with the Curator of the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum and Producer from SnowGlobe Public Relations as we begin a three part series about Minnesota Veterans who fought on D-Day. In this week’s series we introduce our co-hosts and discuss Operation Overlord and the Battle of P…
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Memorial Day Live 2024 Hour 1 We’re live today for Memorial Day from 6-9 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. Hour 1 Guests Chaplain (Col.) Buddy Winn, Minnesota National Guard Craig Ugland, Minnesota’s Patriot Guard Marshall Murphy, Fort Snelling National Cemetery Chaplain Michael Rivera, Minnesota National Guard .av…
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This week we learn about the upcoming Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, discuss Toxic Exposure Screening with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with a Vietnam Marine who wrote the song “Welcome Home” and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Anne Sonnee –…
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This week we learn about the the Ft. Snelling Cemetery Project with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, meet with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss Memorial Day Events at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Glenn Anderson – Chanhassen Americ…
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This week discuss the COMPACT Act and Mental Health with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Hibbing-Chisholm Area and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Emma Podobinski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System David Holewinski – Minneapolis VA Health …
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This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament, Co-hosted with the President of United Heroes League. We learn how this event got started with one of the creators of the tournament, meet with one of the main sponsors Hero Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and meet with a Captain in the Minnesota National Guar…
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May 2024: V-22, Laser Comms in Space, and Project Convergence
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the V-twenty-two Osprey, laser communications in space and the Army and Marine Corps testing autonomous resupply drones at Project Convergence.
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This week we learn about the Minnesota Veterans Homes Week from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with Honor Flight Twin Cities and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Eric Meittunen – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Doug Britain – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Jerry Kyser – Honor Flight Twin …
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This week we get an update from the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and meet with the a Public Affairs Officer and the Chief Chaplain from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America Ch. Daniel Young – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Melanie Nelson – Minneapolis VA Health Ca…
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This week we discuss the upcoming Veterans Day on the Hill co-hosted by the Legislative Director of the DAV Department of Minnesota with special guests from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guest include: Co-Host Trent Dilks – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Kristy Janigo – Minnesota Association of …
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This week we meet with the Chief Wellness Officer at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to discuss Whole Health, learn about Month of the Military Child from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Kelly Petska – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Joy Luedeman – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chief M…
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April 2024: Littoral Combat Ship, Project Convergence and IVAS
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy’s troubled littoral combat ship, this year’s Army-led Project Convergence exercise, and the Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
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This week we meet with Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and learn about their SOAR program to help at-risk Veterans, learn about a new Veterans Food Shelf with the DAV Department of Minnesota, and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Kal Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Stephen “Butch” Whitehead – DAV De…
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This week, we learn about the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp, meet with the Marine Corps League – Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rich Kemp – Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp Lindsay Koolmo – Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp Commandant Andrew McCormack – Marine Corps L…
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This week we host our annual Spring Preparedness Show with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Minnesota National Guard. We also get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Jim Rand – U.S. Army Corps of …
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March 2024: AUKUS in Space, North Star 75 and the KC-135 Tanker
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In this episode, National Defense discusses AUKUS in space, the Navy’s pursuit of 75 available surface ships and the Air Force’s stalled KC-135 replacement acquisition strategy.
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This week we meet with members of the Minnesota National Guard’s Cyber Coordination Cell, discuss the ongoing mission with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and get an update from the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: LTC Brian Morgan – Minnesota National Guard 2LT Nicollette Weis – Minnesota National Gu…
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This week we learn about the mission of the Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans, meet with the Commander of the JWVMN and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Brad Doboszenski – The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans Alan Hill – The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans Commander Stewart Mednick – Jewish War Veterans of Minnesota Tim L…
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This week we meet with a Community Relations Officer for the Minnesota National Guard, discuss Veteran Benefits and Field Operations with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Capt. Kristin Ohrt – Minnesota National Guard Todd Kubinski – Min…
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This week we discuss Veteran Survivor Benefits with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about Minnesota Department of Transportation becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Isaac Lundquist – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Jon Solberg – Minnesota Department of Tra…
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This week we meet with the Commander of the 179th Fighter Squadron, 148th Fighter Wing, get an update on the Three new State Veterans Homes from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and have a discussion with the State Captain of the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Lt. Col. Grant Brown – 179th Fighter Squadron/148th Fighter Wing Eric Meit…
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February 2024: Journey to an Electric Fleet, the Stingray and Modernizing the Army's Artillery Systems
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army and Marine Corps’ journey to a fully electric fleet, the Navy’s next-generation unmanned refueling aircraft and the modernization of the Army’s artillery systems.
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January 2024: Replicator Initiative, Generative AI and the Precision Strike Missile
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department’s Replicator initiative, generative AI, and the Army’s Precision Strike Missile.
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December 2023: The Arctic Angels, Victus Nox and Triton
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army’s cold weather division in the Arctic, the Space Force’s Victus Nox mission, and the Navy’s new uncrewed aircraft.
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In this episode, National Defense discusses artificial intelligence in training and simulations, the Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile, and Boeing’s Red Hawk trainer jet.
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October 2023: 24-in-23, the Marine Raiders' Search for AI, And the Department's 5G Capabilities
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army’s 24-in-23 promise, the Marine Raiders’ search for new AI tech, and the Pentagon and industry’s efforts to look beyond 5G.
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September 2023: eVTOL Aircraft, Shifting Munitions Requirements And The Marines’ Reconnaissance Program
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In this episode, National Defense discusses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, shifting munitions requirements for great power competition, and the Marine Corps’ Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.
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August 2023: U.S. Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Technology and the Defense Industry's Struggles to Attract Talent
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In this episode, National Defense discusses U.S. hypersonic programs, emerging space propulsion technologies, and the aerospace and defense industry’s struggle to attract talent.
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July 2023: JADC2, DDG(X) and Special Ops Float Plane
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative, the Navy’s development of a next-generation destroyer, and Air Force Special Operations Command’s push for a runway independent float plane.
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June 2023: V-22 Osprey, Space Force Tracking and Australia's Defence Strategic Review
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of the V-22 Osprey, the Space Force’s struggle to track objects in orbit, and Australia’s new Defence Strategic Review.
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May 2023: Railgun, NGAD and Special Ops Rifle
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the return of the railgun, the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance program, and the expanding capabilities of Special Operations Command’s Reduced Signature Assault Rifle.
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Welcome to what’s new in National Defense Magazine, a podcast on military, homeland security and technology trends. Available on Apple News. In this episode, National Defense discusses the AUKUS roadmap announcement, the Air Force’s plans to accelerate production of the E-7A aircraft, and why the Navy must go all in on 3-D printing.…
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Australia-United Kingdom-United States, or AUKUS, agreement and its submarine-building schedule, how shipyard capacity could affect the partnership, and the three countries’ collaboration to develop hypersonic and quantum capabilities.
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February 2023: Vital Signs 2023, Defense Workforce, Rare Earths
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the 2023 Vital Signs report, the defense industry’s workforce challenges, and the rare earth supply chain.
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January 2023: B-21 Raider, Space Development Agency, Navy Mine Warfare
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the B-21 Raider, the Space Development Agency, and the Navy’s mine warfare capabilities.
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December 2022: USS Gerald R. Ford, Project Convergence, X-Rays For Bomb Techs
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy’s new aircraft carrier, Project Convergence 22, and x-ray machines that could make the job easier for bomb techs.
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November 2022: The Metaverse, Small Arms and the Space Force
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the military and the metaverse, the Army’s small arms programs, and the Space Force’s focus on cyber capabilities.
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October 2022: The Army and Auto Racing, Counter-Drone Tech and Air & Missile Defense
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army’s work with the auto racing industry, the service’s counter-drone initiatives, and upgrades to its air and missile defense capabilities.
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the highlights of the 2022 Rim of the Pacific exercise.
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August 2022: Loitering Munitions, the RD-180 Rocket Engine and Nuclear Submarines
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In this episode, National Defense discusses loitering munitions, new US rocket engines, and the Navy’s construction of nuclear submarines.
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July 2022: Energetics, Special Ops helicopters and Next-Gen Squad Weapons
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In this episode, National Defense discusses energetic materials, new Special Ops helicopters and the Army’s Next-Gen Squad Weapon award.
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