On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss Eric's week long family vacation. Then, Eric speaks with Jeff Phillips and John Rothrock of the Reserve Officers Association to talk about how they advocate for reservists and National Guardsmen. Finally, Jake talks with Melissa Bryant of IAVA about burn pit legislation, the Army's new APFT, and much more!

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Super Producer Jake Hughes discusses the latest new stories concerning veterans. Then, Jake is joined by CV.com reporter Jonathan Kaupanger to discuss his latest stories. FInally, Jake speaks with B.J. Laurence, the National Commander of the VFW, about the recent return of 55 cases of Korean War remains from North Korea.

As a former British Paratrooper, James Thornett has jumped out of planes and survived combat. So what’s the most dangerous thing he's ever done? Bootleg booze through the battlefields of Iraq! This is the story of “The Baghdad Country Club” and the booze filled days that earned the slogan, "It takes Real Balls to Play Here".

As a former British Paratrooper, James Thornett has jumped out of planes and survived combat. So what’s the most dangerous thing he's ever done? Bootleg booze through the battlefields of Iraq! This is the story of “The Baghdad Country Club” and the booze filled days that earned the slogan, "It takes Real Balls to Play Here".

On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Super Producer Jake Hughes goes over the top news stoires of the day. Then, Jake speaks with Justin brown of HillVets to find out the latest news from Capitol Hill. FInally, Jake talks to Maura Gondek form the Metropolitan USO to talk about their upcoming class of franchising!