The National Defense

Latest Episodes:

Welcome Back Koby Langley; and Hello to Debbie Matenopoulos Apr 29, 2018

Show notes

This week The National Defense welcomes back Koby Langley, Senior Vice President at the American Red Cross, overseeing worldwide operations of Services to the Armed Forces. Koby fills us in on this weekend’s Sound the Alarm campaign by the Red Cross, where teams of volunteers will be installing 100,000 free smoke alarms in more than 100 cities across the U.S. Then, Debbie Matenopoulos, host of the daily show “Home and Family” on the Hallmark channel, joins the show to talk about her show, her new cookbook, and her tie to the military through her husband who served with Army Rangers in Afghanistan immediately after 9/11. It’s a great show this week on The National Defense!

Welcome Gen. Colin Powell! Apr 22, 2018

Show notes

This week The National Defense is proud to welcome 4-Star General, former Secretary of State, and 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell to the program. Randy and Jerry speak with General Powell about his life and military career, as well as his family’s work to support kids in need across the country by establishing schools. General Powell speaks to leadership and his thoughts on more subjects in this fantastic interview. It’s another great show on The National Defense!

Amazon.Com's Col. Bo Higgins; & New Day USA Apr 15, 2018

Show notes

This week The National Defense welcomes Colonel Bo Higgins from Amazon.com to discuss the ever-expanding role of veterans within the ranks of the huge company. In addition to regular segments, Randy and Jerry welcome Joe Murin from New Day USA to discuss a disturbing trend amongst predatory lenders and scam artists, involving active duty military and veteran families in a process known as “loan churning.” It’s another great week on The National Defense

Farmer's Insurance & Morgan Stanley Apr 08, 2018

Show notes

The National Defense welcomes Tim Felks from Farmers Insurance to discuss his time in his time in the Air Force as well as Farmers Insurance Houston Rebuild Initiative. Randy Welcomes the Morgan Stanley Money Brief with Morgan Stanley advisor and retired infantry and armor officer Kurt Neddenriep where they discuss some of the particular issues military members need to consider during financial planning. Randy and Jerry then speak with the Deputy Executive Director of Paralyzed Veterans of America, Shaun Castle, about the recent work being done by PVA with April being National Paralyzed Veterans of American Awareness Month. The guys wrap up the show with more info on how to take care of your eyesight in the VSP Vision Care Eye Insights. It's another great show this week on The National Defense.

The National Defense welcomes back Lora Vogt, National World War One Museum Apr 01, 2018

Show notes

This week, The National Defense welcomes back Lora Vogt, Museum Curator of Education at the National World War One Museum in Kansas City, to discuss a new exhibit on display at the museum as well as future exhibits that all people can either experience in person or online. Randy and Jerry also speak with Dr. Erin Krebs of the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System to discuss her study regarding the long-term effectiveness of opioids in managing pain versus other methods.

Welcome back to the President and CEO of the Tug McGraw Foundation Mar 25, 2018

Show notes

The National Defense welcomes back the President and CEO of the Tug McGraw Foundation, Jennifer Brusstar, back to the show to discuss the recent tragic events that took place on their California campus in March, and the continuing work to support those suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury and PTS. The Executive Director of The Home Depot Foundation, Shannon Gerber, joins Randy and Jerry to discuss some very exciting news regarding the skilled labor gap and The Home Depot Foundation’s goal to close that gap by training recently transitioning veterans. It’s another great show on The National Defense.

National K9 Veterans Day Mar 18, 2018

Show notes

This week the National Defense welcomes back Jack Tilley, 12th Sergeant Major of the Army, to discuss National K9 Veterans Day and the importance of recognizing the service of dogs in our Armed Forces. Randy and Jerry discuss recent talk of moving VA services to a privatized model, as well as speaking with USMC veteran and founder of Heroes Vodka, Travis McVey. Randy wraps up the show with some great advice on eye health with the first ever VSP Eye Insights. That’s all this week on The National Defense.

Talk With Tony Ochs & John Campbell Mar 11, 2018

Show notes

This week The National Defense brings you another great show featuring two veterans acclimating to their lives in the civilian world in very different ways. First, we welcome Tony Ochs, who served 10 years as the crew chief of an attack helicopter in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Tony now is the driver of Monster Jam’s Soldier of Fortune: Black Ops monster truck and tells us how he continues to honor the U.S. Military in his new role as a monster truck driver. Then, Randy and Jerry welcome General John Campbell, Former Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan to talk about his career in the military and his new position as the Chairman of NS2 Serves. NS2 Serves trains veterans to prepare them for careers in the tech industry and more. It’s another great show this week on The National Defense!

"Brush Hero" Glenn Archer; and Farmer's Insurance Vet Employee Resource Group Feb 24, 2018

Show notes

The National Defense brings you another great show this week as we welcome F-16 TopGun and innovator of the Brush Hero, Glenn Archer, who recently appeared on the T.V. show Shark Tank. Randy speaks with the founder of Vets2Success, Bryan Jacobs, who used the loss of his younger brother to veteran suicide to fuel his desire to help not only himself but other veterans seeking jobs in the food and beverage industry. To wrap up this week’s show, Randy welcomes Col. Charles Johnson, a lead for Farmers’ Insurance Veteran Employee Resource Group, to talk about his military service and his current role with Farmers Insurance. It’s another great week on The National Defense!

With Honor, With Teeth Feb 11, 2018

Show notes

This week on The National Defense:
Randy and Jerry speak with Peter Meijer, Advisor for the "With Honor" PAC, a new cross-partisan organization dedicated to supporting principled, next-generation veterans to Congress.
Dr. Michael Tischler DDS joins the show to talk about Vietnam veteran Larry “Smiley” Kleiman, who, through the efforts of Dr. Tischler and his staff, was able to see himself with teeth for the first time in over three decades. Dr. Tischler performed the $60,000 surgery totally free of charge!
Finally, John Doolittle, a retired Navy SEAL Captain who has joined Kaatsu Global as their Chief Business Development Officer. talks about his service as well as look at the world of Kaatsu training.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The National Defense

Related Podcasts

1

2

3

4

5

6