Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, author of 'The Body Keeps the Score'

Jerry and Randy welcome Bessel Van Der Kolk MD to the program to discuss his book "The Body Keeps the Score."  Dr. Van Der Kolk has worked for decades on attempting to help those that suffer from trauma, particularly PTSD.

Major Gen. Allen W. Batschelet

Randy welcomes Major Gen. Allen W. Batschelet, the 24th commanding general of Army Recruiting Command, to talk about his role with the United States Army in recruiting, and what is going on with military recruitment in the U.S. Maj. Gen. Batschelet addresses the process of not only volunteering to serve in the Army, but the processes that they address for those looking to end their military service.

Westley Thomas, author of 'A Hard Decision'

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The National Defense opens this week by speaking with Vietnam veteran and author, Sgt. Westley Thomas, about his new book "A Hard Decision." Westley has taken his expereinces serving in the Vietnam war to create a story about what happens when the realities of the battlefield and the homefront collide. Check out his book on Amazon, or wherever books are sold.

Richard Lawrence, VFW National Pre-Discharge Rating Consultant

The National Defense welcomes Richard Lorrance, VFW National Pre-Discharge Rating Consultant to talk about the work the VFW does for those seeking help navigating the VA system, even in the direst of circumstances. Through paperwork being shuffled and reshuffled, a military veteran who's heart "peeled apart like a lemon" was nearly lost to the system, but Rick and his staff helped expidite his claims.