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.

Oak Ridge Boys heading to Charlotte for the VFW Nat'l Convention

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,...

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...

Jim Palmersheim from Snowball Express

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...

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...

BG Moore, Chief of Staff for UST Global, hiring veterans

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....

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...

Josh Peyton, CEO and President of the Veterans Golf Association

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...

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...

Dr. Andrew Lubin

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...

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,...

Kevin Sullivan, Creator of MilitaryTeeTimes.com

The National Defense welcomes the creator of MilitaryTeeTimes.com, Kevin Sullivan, to the program to talk about this fantastic service available WORLDWIDE to veterans and their families.  Kevin talks about how he got the program off the ground with partnerships with...

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...

PGA Phoenix Open, Jerry's 401K, and USAA's Bob Wiedower

The National Defense opens up this week by speaking with USAA's Bob Wiedower about 401Ks, oil prices, stock market corrections, underground caddie racing, and the PGA Phoenix Open.  Bob gives Randy and Jerry a frame of reference when it comes...

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...

Friend of Veterans, Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns

The National Defense welcomes back a longtime friend of the program, Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns, to hear about what he's been up to since we last spoke with him.  Anthony, among other activities, has recently performed for Pope Francis, the...

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...

Happy Holiday Financial Tips from USAA

The National Defense takes a few minutes to speak with USAA financial guru, Bob Wiedower, about the Fed raising interest rates as well as everyone's favorite holiday dinner topic: LIFE INSURANCE.  Jerry, Randy, Andy, and Nate wish you and yours...

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...

Bill Deutch with an update from 'Hiring America'

The National Defense kicks off this week's show by speaking with the creator of the first veteran employment TV program and getting an update on just some of the good work being done for veterans around the country, and the...

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...

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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...