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.

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!

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!

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!