Veterans of the North
Veterans of the North, a DAV of Minnesota podcast, empowering all who served.
Episodes
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Green Beret Mark Nutsch on Veterans of the North. Mark shares his journey from 12 years of active duty and four combat deployments to building a life—and a business—after service. Hear about his work as a defense contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan, launching a craft bourbon brand with fellow veterans, and leading protective details for world leaders. Mark also reflects on humanitarian mission...
Dive into the powerful stories of courage and resilience in this episode of , a DAV of Minnesota podcast dedicated to honoring disabled veterans and their families. Join hosts Mike McElhiney and retired U.S. Army Major Mark Nutsch, a Special Forces veteran and the real-life inspiration behind 12 Strong, as they recount their gripping experiences in the post-9/11 fight in Afghanistan. From uniting rival tribal factions to leading th...
In this segment, Butch Whitehead hosts Department Commander Oather Martin and National Commander Dan Contreras to reflect on the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization's centennial anniversary. They highlight key services, notably the transportation program, which operates 39 vehicles statewide to provide free rides for veterans to medical appointments, a unique service no other organization offers. The discussion emphas...
Host Butch Whitehead interviews Department Commander Martin and National Commander Dan Contreras on the "Veterans of the North" podcast, coinciding with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Minnesota chapter’s centennial celebration. Commander Martin, nearing the end of his term, shares his rewarding experience traveling across Minnesota, meeting volunteers, and addressing veterans’ top concern: disability claims. He prai...
In this exciting episode of Veterans of the North, we dive deep into the remarkable world of the DAV Winter Sports Clinic, a transformative event that empowers and upliftsVeterans with disabilities. Through in-depth interviews, we hear firsthand from a courageous Veteran amputee who has participated in the clinic, sharing their personal journey of resilience, adaptation, and triumph on the slopes. Additionally, we sit down with the...
In this episode of "Veterans of the North," we have the honor of meeting 99-year-old WWII veteran and Navy Combat Medic, Bob Brix. Bob takes us back to his formative years, sharing stories of his childhood in North Minneapolis, painting a picture of life in those times. We then delve into his experiences during WWII, focusing on his deployment to the Pacific Theater where he served courageously. Bob's narrative extends to his tra...
We had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable 98-year-old WWII veteran, Bill Homan, to delve into his rich tapestry of life experiences. Our conversation began with his vivid memories of the day World War II erupted, capturing the emotions, the fear, and the sudden change in life's rhythm that came with the war's outbreak. Bill shared with us his journey from a young man in his community to a soldier on the front lines...
In this episode of Veterans of the North we meet with a Gulf War Veteran and hear about his life experiences and deployment as a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
In this episode of *Veterans of the North*, we sit down with a post-9/11 veteran to hear about her experiences flying F-18s. Plus, she shares an intriguing story about a missing flight suit that eventually ended up in Hollywood’s hands.
In this episode of Veterans of the North, we sit down with a Cold War veteran to hear about his experiences as a loadmaster in the U.S. Air Force.
In this episode of Veterans of the North, we sit down with a Vietnam veteran to hear his powerful story—from being drafted and serving in the war to returning home and dedicating his life to making a difference for fellow veterans.
In this episode of Veterans of the North, we sit down with a Korean War veteran who served with the 1st Field Artillery Regiment Observation Battalion
In this episode of Veterans of the North, we have the honor of sitting down with a 103-year-old WWII Marine veteran to hear his incredible story.
For our Veterans Day Tribute, we interview a WWII Veteran, Korean War Veteran, Vietnam Veteran, Cold War Veteran and a Post-9/11 Veteran.
In this segment we discuss the future of the DAV of Minnesota's Outdoor Program as well as the physical and mental benefits for Veterans.
In this episode we discuss Outdoors Events at the DAV Chapter level. With Rich Batcho from DAV of Minnesota Chapter 38.
The Veteran Outdoor Program is committed to providing opportunities for Veterans to heal through nature. From fishing to hunting, Veterans of all backgrounds experience camaraderie and connection.
In this segment, we discuss the post-combat benefits with a Gold Star Mother, 12 year County Veteran Service Officer and Director of the DAV of MN Foundation, Lauri Brooke. www.davofmn.org/podcast
In this episode we continue the discussion about the military combat deployments of Mike McElhiney, Trent Dilks and our guest Jenna Schmidtke. Jenna is the Faribault County Veteran Service officer.
In this episode we discuss the military combat deployments of Mike McElhiney, Trent Dilks and our guest Jenna Schmidtke. Jenna is the Faribault County Veteran Service officer.
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