Friday, September 12, 2008

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?

Friday, September 5, 2008

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.