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This Week...
The National Defense welcomes Dr. Joel Kupersmith from the Department of Veterans Administration to discuss "Research Week" and the fascinating research being done to improve the lives of those that have served their country. While Jerry is on assignment in China, Randy brings you Scott Halliwell of USAA to answer your financial planning questions.
Announcements:
John E. Hamilton of St. Augustine, FL, was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on July 25th, 2012, at the VFW’s 112th National Convention, held in Reno, NV.
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Meet Your Hosts:
Jerry Newberry
Jerry Newberry joined the staff at VFW National Headquarters as Director of Communications and Public Affairs in January 2001. Previous to this, he was employed by a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a speechwriter for a former secretary of the VA.
His military service began in 1968 when he entered the Army serving with the 101st Airborne and MACV in Vietnam.
Following military service, Newberry earned a degree in business and political science from Wayne State in Detroit, Mich. As a former newspaper reporter and columnist, Newberry stayed active in veterans’ affairs during this time.
Newberry currently resides in Kansas City, Mo.
Randy Miller
Originally from Knoxville, Tenn., Randy is the president of Brainstorm Media, as well as the executive producer and The National Defense co-host. He is a 25 year broadcast veteran and has hosted morning shows on radio stations in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Diego, Cincinnati and Kansas City, Mo.
Randy is the recipient of several broadcasting awards, including "Air Personality of the Year" from Billboard Magazine and the Radio Music Awards.
Randy, who resides in Springhill, Kan., also is the creator and host of a Kansas City dating-game show.
