Fallen Heroes Project/Special Message from UAW-GM

-The Fallen Hero Project mission is to "honor the American Fallen Heroes for their ultimate sacrifice during the war against terrorism." Founder, Michael Reagan creates and distributes hand-drawn portraits of families' fallen heroes, free of charge. We speak with Reagan about his dedication to this project.
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-A great number of current and retired General Motors (GM) employees and United Auto Workers (UAW) members have served in the U.S. armed forces. It’s no surprise UAW-GM works hard to honor them and their service through the UAW Veterans Affairs Department, and the GM Affinity Group. This week we read a special message from UAW-GM.
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"Voices of Strength" --- Reconstruction in Iraq

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-This week we focus on the reconstruction in Iraq. We speak with Major General Michael Eyre with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on this subject.
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HOT TOPICS: DHS Report l Somali Pirates
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Sport Clips Huddle 2009

-Sport Clips has continued to be a dedicated supporter to the VFW Operation Uplink program. This week we travel to the "2009 Sport Clips Huddle" in Orlando to find out why this is such a military-oriented organization. Click here for the full show.

First up, Clete Brewer, Sport Clips president:
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-Next, we have Dick Merrick, former Marine and current Sport Clips franchise owner:
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-Then, we have a quick chat with VFW Inspector General Benny Bachand on his presentation to Sport Clips Founder and CEO, Gordon Logan. Then we hear Logan's reaction to the award:
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-To finish up, we chat with Dick Mueller, vice president of franchise sales for Sport Clips:
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Queensryche/VFW "Outstanding Posts"

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-“…And people sometimes lose the vision of where we came from. They’re sitting in the laps of luxury in a country that was built on over 3.5 million deaths…” So begins the saga of American Soldier, Queensryche's new album. We'll speak with lead singer Geoff Tate on the importance of their new album and what messages it sends.
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-When Sgt. Schafer returned from his second tour of Iraq, he was greeted by an overwhelming display of support thanks in large part to Ralph Gebes, VFW Department of Illinois. We'll speak with Gebes on the biggest event to hit Batavia "since JFK came through." Watch the video.
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-VFW Post 846 is set to participate in the Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-Off on April 24th. We'll speak with Jim Lilleston on the upcoming event.
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