'Operation Toy Drop'

The National Defense is joined this week by former Dean of Students at Auburn, Dr. Johnny Green, to talk about a new center opening on Auburn's campus to aid returning student-veterans. The show also welcomes Major Kevin Myers to highlight this week's "Operation Toy Drop" bringing holiday cheer to children.

New Developments in the Middle East

The National Defense is joined this week by author Richard Lowry; writer of the book "A New Dawn" which is now up for a Pulizter prize. Mr. Lowry was previously on the program, and we speak with him about new developments in the Middle East. Jerry and Randy also welcome Cass-Midway High School Principal Doug Dahman, whose students banded together to counter military funeral protestors in their community near Kansas City.

Helmets to Hardhats

The National Defense is proud to welcome Darrell Roberts of Helmets to Hardhats. Mr. Roberts is the Executive Director of the veteran's workplace transition program.

Major General David Blackledge

The National Defense welcomes Major General David Blackledge, Commanding General of the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command. Gen. Blackledge and Randy Miller discuss various issues regarding the important issues surrounding the psychological health of our U.S. soldiers.