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Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:32:24 +0100

.::VFW Day: National Military Service Programs, Youth Scholarships and Women Joining VFW !::.

It's been a long time comin'... finally, a day dedicated solely to the importance of the the nation's largest, most dedicated group of combat veterans that make up the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States(VFW).
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- First up, we'll speak with VFW Director of Programs and Special Projects, Steve Van Buskirk, on the VFW's military and youth scholarship programs, which disperse nearly $4 million in scholarships and savings bonds each year.

- Mike Penney, VFW Director of National Military Services, provides insight into VFW's many, and increasingly vital, military assistance programs including Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs and Adopt-a-Unit.

- VFW is one VSO where female members are welcomed and needed! A new VFW initiative, "She Serves", is geared to inform women of the new and changing face of the VFW. We'll speak with Debra Anderson, Assistant Director, Quartermaster General Administration, on this effort.

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:24:24 +0100

.::Kevin Harvick's 'Drive' for our Veterans, Extended!::.

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-The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and Kevin Harvick, Inc., recently announced their existing partnership will be extended into the 2009 season. We'll speak with Cale Gale of the Kevin Harvick Racing Team, and driver of the No. 77 car in the Nationwide Series and the No. 33 truck in the Craftsman Truck Series.

- The VFW upholds a strong presence in the eastern United States. We'll speak with the Commander of the VFW Department of Pennslyvania Commander, Larry Wade, on free VFW membership for OIF/OEF veterans and reaching out to military families.

HOT TOPICS: U.S. ordered secret al-Qaeda raids!lJerry's very interesting Veterans Day!

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Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:38:19 +0100

.::Voices of Strength - an Hour with America's Army --- Warrior Care Month::.

The National Defense, is proud to announce a new partnership with the United States Army, "Voices of Strength - an Hour with America's Army." Making its debut on November 7, 2008, The National Defense will dedicate one show each month entirely to the current issues of importance within the United States Army, featuring interviews with lead officers and soldiers currently serving in theatre. (Click here to hear full show)

- BG Gary H. Cheek currently serves as the Assistant Surgeon General of Warrior Care and Transition and as Director of the Warrior Care and Transition Office in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army. He speaks with us about Army's many programs for wounded,ill and injured soldiers.

- Being the top medical officer comes with great responsibility. BG Joseph Caravalho, Multi-National Force – Iraq and Multi-National Corps – Iraq surgeon, calls in from Iraq to discuss his duties in theatre.

HOT TOPIC: Vietnam War Hero John Ripley Dies.

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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:07:15 +0100

.::MyVetwork Prepares for Veterans Day Launch::.

-What's it like to run the largest oil refinery in Iraq during a time of war? We'll speak with someone who's been there, done that! Cpt. Kwenton Kuhlman gives us insight.
-OIF veteran, Major Scott Thomas, discusses the importance of Family Readiness Groups.
- Founder and CEO of MyVetwork, John Campbell, provides information regarding the upcoming launch of MyVetwork and the importance of connecting veterans in an interactive environment.
HOT TOPICS: New year to bring restrictions on troops in Iraq! l Chance of delay for new GI Bill! l Pay to veterans is off by $20 million!

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Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:23:43 +0200

.::Sports Clips Supports Troops Through Operation Uplink::.

- Now through Veterans Day, Sports Clips locations across the nation will once again offer clients the opportunity to help soldiers call home this holiday season by donating $1 from every cut to VFW's Operation Uplink Program. Last year's efforts raised $90,000, providing 800,000 minutes of free talk time on Dec. 25th for our nation's military. We'll speak with Sports Clips Founder and CEO, Gordon Logan about this initiative.
- Preparing for the worst within our borders. LTC Kirk Dorr will discuss DOD's recent assignment of an enhanced military capability to U.S. Northern Command to assist civil authorities in the response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE)incidents here at home.
HOT TOPICS: Beirut bombing anniversary! l Enlisted more educated than population! l U.S.-Iraq withdrawl plan removes conditions!

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Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:41:10 +0200

.::Women in the Military::.

- LTC Kathryn Ensworth, Branch Chief, Women in the Army, provides insight into the changing role and the importance of women soldiers.
- What goes in to training a Military Transition Team (MiTT) in Iraq? MAJ Sean McWilliams discusses his experience, teaching counterinsurgency and Iraqi culture.
HOT TOPICS: NSA Eavesdropping!l Detroit VA Allegations - hmmm, no one is talking!

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Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:14:53 +0100

.::"In a Time of War"::.

- Newly elected VFW Commander-in-Chief, Glen Gardner, sits down with Jerry and Randy to discuss his recent trip to China and his plans for the future of the VFW.
- Author Bill Murphy Jr. chats with us about his latest book, "In a Time of War," the dramatic story of West Point's class of 2002, the first generation to graduate during wartime.
- We have the privilege of speaking with Army Reserve Soldier Sgt. Gregory Ruske, who earned the Silver Star for service in Operation Enduring Freedom.
HOT TOPICS: A Letter: Vietnam huey pilot Ed Freeman vs. actor Paul Newman

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Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:18:27 +0100

.::Gaining Insight into the New Army Doctrine!::.

- We sit down with Lt. Col. Steve Leonard, chief, Operational Level Doctrine, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, and one of the lead authors of the New Army Doctrine!

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Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:18:29 +0200

.::Ft. Leavenworth: "The Intellectual Center of the Army"::.

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-The 305th Military History Detachment comprises the only historical coverage of the war in Afghanistan - a theater with few roads and limited air assets. To date, the 305th MHD has travelled to 21 different bases collecting more than 8,500 photos,3,000 documents and 345 interviews totaling over 317 hours of first person histories. Uniquely, the 305th is able to provide information direct from the battlefield to other agencies within the US Army to include, the Center of Army Lessons Learned at Ft. Leavenworth. We’ll speak with MAJ David Hanselman, commanding officer of the 305th’s most recent deployment to Afghanistan.
- Ft. Leavenworth is widely known as "The Intellectual Center of the Army." We'll sit down with Brigadier General, Edward Cardon, the new Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College to gain some insight into what makes Ft. Leavenworth so important.
- Major Jason Sepanic, a student at the School of Advanced Military Studies at Ft. Leavenworth discusses his experience as a medical company commander during OIF1 and the evolution of healthcare on the battlefield.

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Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:52:38 +0200

.::POW/MIA Recognition Day!::.

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September 19 marks POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day set aside to ensure that America remembers its responsibility to stand behind those who serve our nation and do everything possible to account for those who do not return
-We'll talk to Michael Wysong, VFW's Director of National Security and Foreign Affairs on the importance of this day.
- Carol Jose, talks with us about her new POW/MIA inspired book entitled, "You Are Not Forgotten: A Family's Quest for Truth and the Founding of the National League of Families."
- We'll also speak with Ann Mills Griffiths, Executive Director of The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia, an organization comprised of the wives, children, parents, siblings and other close relatives of Americans who were or are listed as prisoners of war, missing in action, killed in action/body not recovered and returned Vietnam War U.S. POWs.

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Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:46:06 +0200

.::Lt. Gen. William Caldwell sits down with The National Defense!::.

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- LT. Gen. Caldwell, Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth joins us to discuss the new Army doctrine and the evolving responsibilities of our military in response to the current wars.
- Sears recently launched a line of Army-inspired All American Apparel in which the design implements insignia from the 1st Infantry Division, the "Big Red One." Is this cheapening or honoring the legacy of the oldest continuously serving division in the U.S. Army? Brigadier General Jeff Phillips, Deputy Chief of Public Affairs, breaks it down for us.
HOT TOPICS: With the presidential election drawing near and more veterans returning home, where do the presidential nominees stand on veterans issues...does anyone know?

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:04:06 +0200

.::Captain Colucci Visits the Studio!::.

- Captain Craig Colucci: from foxhole to the recording studio. He and Jerry sit down to discuss the war in Afghanistan and returning home with a "survivor's responsibility," the motive behind the Peter's Wish organization.
- For generations, top entertainers have performed both in the U.S. and overseas for our troops in times of war and peace. Now the tradition continues for a new generation of talent and viewers with the two-hour special, "America United: In Support of Our Troops," airing SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. We'll speak with executive producer, Bryan Edelstein on the star-studded event.

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Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:36:04 +0200

.::We Chat With Senator Barack Obama Following His VFW Address!::.