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Combat Operational Stress
Lt. Col. Susan Whiteaker of the 88th Reserve Support Command Operational Stress Control Team describes the characteristics and treatment of Combat Operational Stress. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Combat Operational Stress.
(Run time 48:45, recorded 9/21/06)
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Combating Addictive Behaviors
Claudia Colleran, MA, and Jonelle Draughn, LICSW, discuss issues surrounding returning veterans and combating addictive behaviors. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on combating addictive behaviors.
(Run time 52:27, recorded 9/21/06)
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County Veteran Service Officers
Bob Davis, Goodhue County CVSO; Reggie Worlds, Veterans Assistance Supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs; and Mike Siebenaler, VA Medical Center Patient Representative, discuss the role of the CVSO, VA Benefits, Healthcare, and Veterans Centers. Question and answer session from the audience. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast of CVSO services, VA benefits, Healthcare, and Veterans Centers.
(Run time 27:16, recorded 9/21/06)
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Faith Based Ministry to Combat Veterans and Their Families
discusses the faith-based approaches to ministering to combat veterans and their families. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Faith Based Ministry to Combat Veterans and Their Families.
(Run time 34:45, recorded 9/21/06)
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Funding Beyond The Yellow Ribbon
Senator Dayton and Brigadier General John Trost discuss new money given to the reintegration program known as Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
(Run time 2:18)
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Governor's Summit on Reintegration
Reintegration has become an important part of a Solider’s return from a lengthy deployment. The Governor’s Summit on Reintegration held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on September 21st was to help family members, employers, and the community understand the process of becoming a civilian again after returning from war.
(Run time 2:17)
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Higher Education and Resources
System Director for Student Life and Services with Disabilities in the Office of the Chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System discussed Higher Education opportunities in Minnesota. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Higher Education and Resources.
(Run time 61: 04, recorded 9/21/06)
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Law Enforcement
Major General Larry Shellito discusses reintegration issues facing those in Law Enforcement.
(Run time 34:45, recorded 9/21/06)
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Marriage and Family Issues
Nancy Carlson, Behavioral Health. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Marriage and Family issues.
(Runtime 38:14, recorded 9/21/06)
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Minnesota Law Enforcement, Legal, and Legislative Task Force
State Representative Kathy Tinglestad, House Chair on the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs; State Representative Lloyd Cybart; Sergeant 1st Class Roderic Hayworth; Andy Davis of Comfort for Courage; Paul Monteen Standards Coordinator for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board; Ron Elwood, Staff Attorney for the Legal Services Advocacy Project; Kara Cornilis, Program Manager for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans; and Capt. Lyndsey Kimber, 34th Infantry Division Judge Advocate General present information on the Law Enforcement, Legal, and Legislative Task Force. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Minnesota Law Enforcement, Legal, and Legislative Task Force.
(Run time 41:54, recorded 10/12/06)
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Minnesota Says Thanks Live from the Mall of America on WCCO Radio
WCCO aired live segments during a two day broadcast event Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from the Mall of America featuring Minnesota National Guard senior leaders, elected officials, and guests speaking on Soldier support. The event was focused on the efforts of Minnesotans to go “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon”. Listen to In The News clips.
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Outreach and Communication
Aundrey J. Sanchez, Veterans Assistance Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs describes outreach services available for veterans. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast that describes Outreach and Communications for returning combat veterans.
(Run time 55:10, recorded 9/21/06)
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
(Run time 52:27, recorded 9/21/06)
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Reintegration
Cpt. Russell Bacon and Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Huff discuss what life is like first hand when a Solider returns from fighting the war on terror. The two Soldiers go into great detail of their experiences with family, school, work and other changes in their lives after a lengthy deployment.
(Run time 33:40)
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Sexual Trauma
Major Cynthia Rasmussen is the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator of the 88th regional readiness command and talks about sexual harassment that SARC deals with from a returning solider. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Sexual Trauma.
(Run time 47:10)
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Jack Avery speaks on the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury due to combat. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Traumatic Brain Injury.
(Run time 34:34)
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TRICARE
Upon returning from active duty, Soldiers and airmen have a choice of benefits for themselves and their families through TRICARE.
(Run time 30:56)
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