From the 110th VFW National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona

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-Rocky Sickmann depicts his life changing experience as one of 53 American hostages taken during the Iranian hostage crisis and explains how that’s impacted his role as the current Director of Military Sales for Anheuser-Busch.
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-How do the Vice President of Labor Relations for GM and the Vice President and Director of the United Auto Workers union work together to accomplish the goals of GM while maintaining what’s best for its employees? The best answer comes straight from that unlikely, yet extraordinary team, Cal Rapson and Diana Tremblay. We find out how they make it work, the future of GM, and their generous support of the VFW.
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-Colonel David Griffith of the Army’s new initiative, Freedom Team Salute, explains how the program recognizes the essential bond between Soldiers, family and community, and celebrates the sacrifices made by all those who support our soldiers.
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From the 110th VFW National Convention in Phoenix, Ariz.

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-This week we bring The National Defense to you from the VFW National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki joins us to discuss backlogs, budget, and his efforts to improve the VA Healthcare system.
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-Next, Todd Davis, CEO of LifeLock-Identity Theft Protection, explains how he's protected even though his social security number (457-55-5462) is everywhere!
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-Mike DeRosa of Burger King explains why he and his BK crew have committed to supporting VFW's Unmet Needs program.
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110th National Convention/New G.I. Bill

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-What goes on at the VFW National Convention? Host Jerry Newberry gives us some insight into the daily activities, this year's guest speakers and why the event is necessary.
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-Next up, we speak with April of Operation Baking Gals, a group dedicated to providing our troops over seas with delicious home-baked goods.
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-The new GI Bill went into effect on August 1, 2009. We'll speak with Marine, Student Veterans of America and VFW member Marshall Archer on the importance of the Bill and his involvement.
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Relocation of Guantanamo Bay Detainees

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-This week we focus on the transfer of detainees from the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The administration is looking to relocate prisoners to the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., or a state maximum-security prison in Standish, Mich., that is scheduled to be closed. First, we speak with Leavenworth mayor Shay Baker about Leavenworth officials opposing the use of Fort Leavenworth to house the detainees. They argue the facility in Cuba should be kept open.
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-Next, we speak with national security and foreign policy expert, John Wohlstetter. According to him, President Obama is learning the hard way that campaign rhetoric may not be reality and may not make sense for national security. Wohlstetter says, "Closing Guantanamo will necessitate creating one or more Guantanamo prisons on American soil."
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-To finish up this week, we speak with the Stanish, Mich. city manager, Michael Moran. Standish Maximum Correctional Facility is scheduled to be closed, which would mean approximately 300 people would lose their jobs. We speak with Moran about why Standish officials, prison employees, and residents want to keep it open at all costs, even if it means becoming the new home of Guantanamo Bay detainees. We also discuss the two American journalists who are safe at home in the U.S. after Bill Clinton secured their release from North Korea.
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