VFW Unmet Needs Radiothon/Korean War Memorial

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-This Memorial Day weekend the VFW is hosting a radiothon to raise money for Unmet Needs, a program helping military families during financial hardships caused by a deployment. We speak with SSG John Kaiser, who was wounded in Iraq, about how he benefitted from this program.
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-Next, we talk with Jack Jackson of Knucklehead Radio about their Memorial Day program, "Flags for Veterans," an effort to give American flags to veterans as a thank you for their service.
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-The Korean War is often referred to as "The Forgotten War." We talk with Debra Shultz and her father, Corporal Jim Shultz, about their fundraising efforts to erect a Korean War Memorial in the Kansas City area so the "Forgotten War" will never be forgotten.
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-The VFW Unmet Needs Radiothon is taking place Friday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We'll give you the number you can call to donate, and also talk about SportsClips major contributions to the VFW.
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Soldier's Memorial Cemetery/Community Covenant

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-Over 50 soldiers from the late 1800's will be interned at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery's (SAVMC) new Historical Memorial Section. We speak with SAVMC Director and Post 9972 Sr. Vice Commander Joe Larson about the May 16 ceremony.
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-The Army Community Covenant recognizes the strength of Army Soldiers and their families, and the support of their local community. We talk with Maj. Gen. Craig Whelden about the endeavor.
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VFW/Rheem Host NASCAR Event for Wounded Warriors

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-Starting things off this week, DeLana Harvick stops by to discuss the impact VFW's partership with Kevin Harvick Inc. has had on her life. We also speak with VFW Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell on VFW's involvement with NASCAR.
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-Next, we speak with Ed Raniszeski, Corporate Director of Marketing Communications for Rheem Manufacturing, co- sponsor of the May 1st troop support event in Richmond, VA.
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-Then, we sit down with Sgt. Tanya Day, in from Walter Reed Army Medial Center to get her take on the day's event.
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-U.S. Marine and two-time Purple Heart recipient Russ Friedman is the winner of the third annual Crown Royal "Your Name Here" 400 contest. He talks with us about his award winning essay and his service to our country. We also chat with SFC Chuck Adams, a patient at Walter Reed recovering from injuries sustained from an IED blast in Iraq. He tells us why he serves.
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VetJobs Helps Employ Veterans/Outstanding Post 7504

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-VFW Racing helps raise awareness about the VFW's programs and also gives troops a day at the races. We talk to VFW's Director of Administrative Operations Kevin Jones about the program, teaming up with Kevin Harvick, Inc., and troop support events.
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-VFW Post 7504 out of Piscataway, N.J. donated $55,000 for a Free Call Day for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on Easter Sunday. But, that's not all they've donated. They've donated thousands more to veterans organizations and other organizations in their community. We speak with Dominic Ciardi about their generosity. We'll also hear a special message from UAW-GM.
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-Finding jobs for soldiers returning home from overseas is sometimes difficult. VetJobs helps troops transition back into the workforce after they return home, and is the leading Internet niche job board for reaching 10.5 million military veterans currently in the work force. Ted Daywalt talks to us about this important subject.
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