Mike Vietti from the WWI Memorial in Kansas City

The National Defense welcomes the communications director for the National World War I museum in Kansas City, Mike Vietti, to the show to talk about the traveling Vietnam Wall installation visiting America's official WWI memorial.  Randy and Jerry talk with Mike about the process of getting the wall to the museum, the activities kicking off over Memorial Day weekend, and more.

Julie DeStefano, Producer/Director of 'Journey to Normal'

Randy welcomes the producer and director of "Journey to Normal: Women of War Come Home," Julie DeStefano.  Julie discusses her background in filmmaking and the inspiration to produce this feature length documentary.  Make sure to check out the website for Journey to Home to find more information on the film, and where you can see it soon.

Damon Miller, Director of Marketing for Basis/Intel

The National Defense takes this week to feature partners of the VFW from the corporate sector who are striving to provide quality jobs or products for veterans.  In this segment, Randy speaks with Damon Miller, the Director of Marketing for Basis, an Intel company,  about his company's personal fitness and sleep tracker.  Basis is donating a thousand of their trackers to Walter Reed medical center to assist in studying the sleep and activity patterns of VA patients.  Check out their list of products and features at the Basis website.

Country Music Artist Aaron Tippin

The National Defense welcomes country music superstar Aaron Tippin to the program to discuss his 25th anniversary in the music industry, as well has his long running support of the American military.  For more information on his upcoming shows and new album, check out the Aaron Tippin website.