The National Defense

Karen Woods, United Military Women of the Southwest

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.

Dr. Matt Naylor, CEO of WWI Museum in Kansas City

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 ...

Tracy Libby, Author of 'Reporting for Duty'

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 ...

Stephen Holley from 'Carry the Load'

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 ...

Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin Constantine

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 ...

Police Officer John Howe and Veterans Portraits

The National Defense welcomes Independence, MO, police officer John Howe to the program to discuss his work as a photographer and his recent work to take portraits of veterans, particularly those from WWII and the Korean War. John contacts veterans, ...

Director Tobias Lindholm, and Oscar Nom. 'A War'

The National Defense welcomes Tobias Lindholm, director of the Academy Award Nominated film "A War," to the program to discuss his film, viewers reactions to it, and the creative process used to capture the authentic feel of a soldier at ...

Will Baas, Comcast VP of Talent Acquisition and Navy Veteran

The National Defense welcomes the Vice President for Talent Acquisition for Comcast NBC Universal to discuss his company's continuing efforts to hire American veterans, reservists, and their families. Comcast has redoubled their efforts to hire veterans and their families into ...

Mark Evans from Pizza 4 Patriots

The National Defense recovers from their New Year's celebrations by grabbing a slice of pizza with an old friend of the program, Mark Evans, from Pizza 4 Patriots. Mark and his son cooked up an idea to provide pizza for ...

Andrew Hinton & the Archive of Modern American Warfare

The National Defense welcomes archivist Andrew Hinton from Texas Tech's Archive of Modern American Warfare to the program to discuss his organization's efforts to preserve the history, particularly digital records, of some of the more recent armed conflicts in American ...

Ben Patton, Grandson of General Patton, from I WAS THERE films

The National Defense welcomes the youngest grandson of US Military great General George Patton, Ben Patton, to the program. Randy and Jerry speak with Ben about his family's military history as well as his new project, I WAS THERE Film ...

November 22, 2015

Paul Katis, Director of 'Kilo Two Bravo'

The National Defense welcomes the director of the fantastic film "Kilo Two Bravo." Paul Katis, to the program to discuss his new film and the process of accurately telling this gripping story. "Kilo Two Bravo" is the story of a ...