Tuesday, May 13, 2014

'Out of the Depths'

The National Defense welcomes Edgar Harrell, USMC; one of the few remaining survivors of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, to discuss his new book, "Out of the Depths." Randy and Jerry discuss the recent scandal emanating from the VA offices in Arizona, and what the VFW is doing about it. Scott Halliwell of USAA brings us some frank advice on how to budget for all things involving marriages!

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Welcome Back Jan Scruggs

  • The National Defense welcomes back Jan Scruggs, the founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, who speaks with Randy about his group's May presentation of a reading of the names of all those who died in service of the United States in the post 9/11 era. The names will be read chronologically from the first to last casualty. To find details on how YOU can be a part of the reading, visit buildthecenter.org .

Sunday, April 27, 2014

APTA's Veterans Hiring Initiative

  • The National Defense welcomes the Director of Human Resources for the American Public Transportation Associate (APTA) to the program to discuss her group's history, reach, and the veteran hiring initiatives that APTA is taking on to support America's veterans and to tap into a highly skilled workforce.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Scholarship Winner America Luna

  • Jerry and Randy talk with one of the first recipients of SportClips "Help a Hero" scholarship, America Luna, an Iraq war veteran. Hear about SportClips stepped in when GI Bill benefits ran out, and what America wrote about in her essay that was selected. For the full rundown from the VFW, follow this link.