VFW Day: National Military Service Programs, Youth Scholarships and Women Joining VFW !

It's been a long time comin'... finally, a day dedicated solely to the importance of the the nation's largest, most dedicated group of combat veterans that make up the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States(VFW).
(Click here to hear the full show.)

- First up, we'll speak with VFW Director of Programs and Special Projects, Steve Van Buskirk, on the VFW's military and youth scholarship programs, which disperse nearly $4 million in scholarships and savings bonds each year.


- Mike Penney, VFW Director of National Military Services, provides insight into VFW's many, and increasingly vital, military assistance programs including Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs and Adopt-a-Unit.


- VFW is one VSO where female members are welcomed and needed! A new VFW initiative, "She Serves", is geared to inform women of the new and changing face of the VFW. We'll speak with Debra Anderson, Assistant Director, Quartermaster General Administration, on this effort.

Kevin Harvick's 'Drive' for our Veterans, Extended!

(Click here to hear the full show)

-The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and Kevin Harvick, Inc., recently announced their existing partnership will be extended into the 2009 season. We'll speak with Cale Gale of the Kevin Harvick Racing Team, and driver of the No. 77 car in the Nationwide Series and the No. 33 truck in the Craftsman Truck Series.

- The VFW upholds a strong presence in the eastern United States. We'll speak with the Commander of the VFW Department of Pennslyvania Commander, Larry Wade, on free VFW membership for OIF/OEF veterans and reaching out to military families.


HOT TOPICS: U.S. ordered secret al-Qaeda raids!lJerry's very interesting Veterans Day!

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!