The National Defense

The National Defense kicks off this week by speaking with Karen Woods

of the United Military Women of the Southwest to discuss her group's activities

in Las Cruces, N.M., especially their efforts to establish a women's veterans

memorial.

Randy and Jerry look towards Charlotte, NC for the upcoming VFW National

Convention and the musical headliner, The Oak Ridge Boys.  Jerry and Randy talk

about the history of Presidential candidates appearing at the VFW National

Convention over the years, and Jerry continues to incorrectly guess the

discography of the Oakridge Boys.

The National Defense welcomes Dr. Matt Naylor to the program to discuss the

World War One Museum in Kansas City and it's programs, including special

Memorial Day weekend ceremonies.  Randy talks with Matt about this incredible,

world-class, facility and just some of the never before seen artifacts that are

being displayed for the first time.  Check out the World War I Museum website

for more information.

The National Defense welcomes Air Force Veteran and American Airlines Captain

Jim Palmersheim to the show to discuss an absolutely fantastic program for the

children of soldiers who have died while serving our country: Snowball Express.

 Jim talks about the program and his involvement flying kids down to Texas

around Christmas every year, including those on his plane "Snowball One."

The National Defense welcomes the author of "Reporting For Duty: True Stories of Wounded Veterans and Their Service Dogs," Tracy Libby, to the program to discuss her new book about the special bond between American servicemembers and their canine battle buddies. (From Nov. 2015)

The National Defense welcomes the Chief of Staff for UST Global, BG Moore, to the program to discuss his company's work in the information technology field as well as their dedication to put veterans seeking jobs in IT to work.  BG talks about how his company feels that they are able to take veterans, place them in their veterans programs, and the direction they head with the proper training.  For more information on their Veterans training program visit their page for Veterans at UST Global.

The National Defense welcomes the co-founder to the "Carry the Load" movement to discuss the origins of this great group, what they do, and how you can get involved in carrying the load.  To find more information on how you can take part in their relays to honor those that have served their countries, visit the website of "Carry the Load."

The National Defense kicks off this week's show by speaking to the founder of the Veterans Golf Association, Josh Peyton.  Randy and Josh talk about the VGA, and their mission of being a nonprofit organization committed to promoting the game of golf to veterans and their family members.  Josh previews some upcoming Veterans events at the Masters in Augusta, GA.  For more information visit the website of the Veterans Golf Association.

The National Defense welcomes retired Marine Corp Lt. Col. Justin Constantine

to the program to discuss his military service, and his catastrophic head injury

from a sniper's round in Afghanistan.  Following his recovery, Justin shares his

experience in the civilian field, as well as his new book "My Battlefield, Your

Office."  For more information, check out his website justinconstantine.com

This week, The National Defense welcomes back Dr. Andrew Lubin to the program

to discuss the various issues in the world that affect our military and our

veterans.  Jerry and Andy discuss the election, the presidential primaries, and

more.  For more information on Andrew Lubin check out andrewlubin.com.