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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon video
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Beyond The Yellow Ribbon

Deployment Cycle Support Team
Sep 21, 2007

The Director of Personnel (J1) for the Minnesota National Guard, Col. Kevin Gerdes, addresses distinguished visitors from around the nation on the topic of Minnesota's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon reintegration program.
(Run time 13:46)

The Vision
Sep 21, 2007

Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito, The Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, talks about Minnesota's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program.
(Run time 26:57)

Overview
Sep 21, 2007

Chaplain (LTC) Jon Morris gives an overview of the Minnesota National Guard's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program.
(Run time 40:06)

Behind the Scenes
Sep 21, 2007

Brig. Gen. Jon Trost, Asst. Adjutant General (Army) of the Minnesota National Guard, tells us about what it takes to begin a reintegration program for returning combat veterans.
(Run time 18:17)

The Challenges of Coming Home
Sep 21, 2007

Lt. Andy LaBree shares the challenges he faced after returning from combat in Iraq.
(Run time 9:23)

Building the Team
Sep 21, 2007

Chaplain (LTC) Jon Morris shares the details of how Minnesota National Guard's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon team was built.
(Run time 33:39)

A Message of Support
2/13/07

Governor Tim and First Lady Mary Pawlenty send a message of support to the families of deployed Minnesota National Guard Soldiers.
(Run time 1:37)

The Gerdes Story
12/9/06

Col. Kevin and Mrs. Mickey Gerdes share their story of reintegration after a yearlong deployment to Iraq.
(Run time 15:46)

Col. Elicerio Calls Home
12/9/06

Col. David Elicerio, Commander of the 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, calls-in with an update from Iraq.
(Run time 4:49)

Maj. Gen. Shellito shares his vision
12/9/06

Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito, Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, stresses the importance of successful reintegration.
(Run time 16:03)

Maj. Gen. Rick Erlandson
12/9/06

Commander of the 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division, Maj. Gen. Rick Erlandson, closes with a call to action.
(Run time 12:04)

Governor Remarks
9/21/06

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty emphasizes the importance of being prepared to reintegrate returning combat veterans.
(Run time 11:52)



The Adjutant General's Call To Action
9/21/06

Major General Larry Shellito challenges Minnesota veterans service providers, state agencies, communities, families, and veterans groups to "look 'em in the eye" and ensure that Minnesota is prepared to reintegrate returning combat veterans".
(Run time 14:56)

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