Pizza 4 Patriots Founder Sgt. Mark Evans

The National Defense welcomes back a friend of the program and any active duty service member that has a hankering for pizza, Mark Evans.  Randy talks about the origins of the Pizza 4 Patriots program, the pizzas themselves, and where the program is going from here.

Marty Brounstein, author of 'Two Among the Righteous Two'

The National Defense opens up this week by speaking with Marty Brounstein to talk about his book "Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust."  Marty talks to Jerry and Randy about the nature of the Holocaust, and the people he highlights in his new book.  For the millions affected by the Holocaust, there are stories of regular people drawn to heroic acts, and Marty's book highlights just a few of those.  Check it out wherever books are sold.

Dr. Constance Scharff of Cliffside Malibu

The National Defense opens up this week with Dr. Constance Scharff from Cliffside Malibu to discuss the recent partnership between the VFW and Cliffside Malibu to treat various conditions that veterans can be afflicted with.  Make sure to check out their website and their booth at the VFW National Convention in Pittsburgh.  Cliffside Malibu is working on reinforcing existing treatments, and developing new ways to combat addictions of all kinds.

Karen Woods, United Military Women of the Southwest

The National Defense kicks off this week by speaking with Karen Woods of the United Military Women of the Southwest to discuss her group's activities in Las Cruces, NM, especially their efforts to establish a women's veterans memorial.  You can check out more information on the UMWSW on their Facebook page.