The National Defense opens up this week's show with friend of the program, and fantastic supporter of the VFW, Gordon Logan, CEO of SportClips.  Randy and Jerry discuss Gordon's check presentation to the "Operation Uplink" program as well as some of the other ways the SportClips franchise supports the soldiers and families of our American military forces.

Jerry and Randy talk with Cassie Guy and Mandy Smith from Port Arthur, TX, who were the leading fundraisers for "Operation Uplink" through the SportClips franchises. 

Randy and Jerry welcome Teresa Irish, Author of "A Thousand Letters Home, One WWII Soldier's Story of War, Love and Life."  Teresa's father, "Bud" Irish was a solider in the 102nd Infantry during WWII, and a recepient of the Silver Star and a Purple Heart. 

The National Defense wraps up this weeks show by continuing their conversation with Author Teresa Irish.  Randy and Jerry talk to Teresa about the possibilities of creating a film about her father's letters.  For more information, or to order the book check out the authors website LINK

The National Defense is proud to welcome Mrs. Holly Petraeus, wife of Retired General David Petraeus to the program!  Holly serves as the Assitant Director for the Office of Service Member Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and speaks with Jerry and Randy about measures being taken to protect military families from predatory financial practices around the world.

Randy and Jerry give their thoughts on the segment with Holly Petraeus and highlight the need for consumer protection practices for military families to remain in place.

Jerry and Randy welcome author Mary Lou Darst to the program to talk about her new book: "War Ready: In My Father's Shadow" to the program.  Mary Lou's father served in WWII and through reseraching memoirs of his time in the service, has produced this great book.

Randy and Jerry wrap up this week's program by contemplating a "Good Guys" list of companies that go out of their way to take care of Veterans and service members.  Alongside Dignity Memorial and SportClips, Jerry makes overtures to be on Randy's "Good Guy" list by inviting him to a possible upcoming dinner with SportClips CEO Gordon Logan.

The National Defense welcomes back Professor Andrew Lubin to examine the latest on shifts in foreign policy between the United States and countries abroad.

Randy and Jerry wrap up their discussion with Andrew Lubin and check up to see how his new documentary is progressing, and whether or not Jerry Newberry has a future in documentary voice-overs.

Jerry and Randy talk pizza with retired Master Sergeant Mark Evans about his Pizza for Patriots program, providing pizzas to servicemembers overseas in conjunction with UNO's and DHL.  Pizza 4 Patriots has sent thousands of pizzas to the Middle East over the past few years.

Randy and Jerry wrap up this week's show and their discussion with Retired Master Sergeant Mark Evans of Pizza 4 Patriots. 

The National Defense welcome MedFX CEO Colin Barry to the program to discuss the upcoming shift in electronic medical records to a new Federal mandate deadline coming up in early 2016.  Randy and Jerry talk wtih Mr. Barry about the program, and how it will affect both healthcare providers and patients.

Randy and Jerry talk about the latest controversy over US Marines urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters, and the documentation of the disrespectful act. 

Jerry and Randy welcome Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader, Lauren Keeley, to the National Defense.  Lauren relates her experiences working with children with disabilities, performing on the sidelines of NFL games and traveling overseas to support our military.

The National Defense wraps up this week's show by discussing the upcoming National Geographic documentary with Dr. Andy Lubin, as well as the challenges facing soldiers either returning home from service or possibly seeking to continue their career in the military in the face of cuts to Pentagon funding.

Jerry and Randy open up the new year by welcoming CW Conner, Founder of Lifequest Transitions, an organization out of Colorado that provides support to military veterans in their transition to life after active duty.

Randy and Jerry continue their discussion about music programs within LifeQuest as CW relates a story about the creation of the song "Predator Road" with Iraq vets and Nashville music professionals.  For more information on LifeQuest Transitions, check out their site at mylq.org

The National Defense highlights the horrifically high unemployment rate amongst American military veterans, and welcomes CEO of the International Franchise Association, Steve Caldeira, as well as Mike Rozman of Boefly to discuss the VetFan program.

Craig Rector, an 21-year Army veteran and now a Quizno's franchisee, who was assisted by VetFran and Boefly in setting up his own franchise.