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Latest Episodes

Karen Woods, United Military Women of the Southwest
June 24, 2016

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
June 24, 2016

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 ye

Dr. Matt Naylor, CEO of WWI Museum in Kansas City
June 24, 2016

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

Jim Palmersheim from Snowball Express
June 24, 2016

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 ab

Tracy Libby, Author of 'Reporting for Duty'
April 27, 2016

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
April 27, 2016

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 h

Stephen Holley from 'Carry the Load'
April 27, 2016

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 re

Josh Peyton, CEO and President of the Veterans Golf Association
April 27, 2016

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
March 21, 2016

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

Dr. Andrew Lubin
March 13, 2016

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