Chaplains of the Minnesota National Guard: Service, Sacrifice, and the Legacy of the Four Chaplains

Chaplains of the Minnesota National Guard: Service, Sacrifice, and the Legacy of the Four Chaplains

Author: Minnesota Military Radio January 31, 2026 Duration: 0:00
This week on Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham is joined by special co-host Tom Lyons and Minnesota National Guard chaplains: CH (LTC) Tim Usset (State Chaplain) CH (MAJ) Justin Lansdonne (full-time support chaplain and deputy division chaplain for the 34th Infantry Division) CH (CPT) Charles Kim (chaplain for the 34th […] The post Chaplains of the Minnesota National Guard: Service, Sacrifice, and the Legacy of the Four Chaplains appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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