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This Week on The National Defense...Yep, The Berkeley Bedlam Continues!

Posted by The National Defense on Thursday, February 14, 2008 3:33:14 PM
art.protesters.cnn.jpgDeborah Johns holds a photo of her son Sgt. William Johns of the Marines, who will be serving his fourth tour in Iraq, at a rally supporting troops outside of Berkeley City Hall in Berkeley, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. The Berkeley City Council drew a deluge of disapproval nationwide in January when it voted to advise the Marines that their downtown recruitment office was not welcome and that they would be considered 'uninvited and unwelcome intruders' if they chose to stay. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
 
  • JAVIER TENORIO, veteran and UC Berkeley student, speaks out on Berkeley City Council.


  • DAVID NORRIS, Commander of the VFW Department of California, describes first-hand the situation from the front lines in Berkeley.


  • U.S. SENATOR, Jim DeMint, depicts his stand to cut Berkeley's federal funding by $2 million


  • JOE JOHNSTON, Director of Marketing at 5-Eyewitness News, speaks about Operation Uplink's "Free Call Day."

     


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    Turning our focus to TBI...

    Posted by The National Defense on Monday, February 11, 2008 11:55:47 AM
    --- We'll hear from 1st Sgt. Kevin Walker, who has been suffering from TBI as a result of a nearby IED detonation in Iraq.

    ---     Dr. Steven Scott, of the Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center provides insight into TBI.

    --- Army Medical Command Neurologist and former Chief Neurologist at Walter Reed,     Col. Robert LaButta, lends his expertise on TBI. 

    --- Former Marine and CIO of     24 Hour Fitness, Bill Donahue, highlights veteran to veteran personal training.

    HOT TOPICS: Berkeley recanting? l Oakland International legally denied 200 Marines and Soldiers access to terminal during layover.l Stop stealing Air Force veteran's flag!
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    Posted by The National Defense on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:33:36 PM

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    Hear it on The National Defense!

    Posted by The National Defense on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:31:44 PM

    ...Continuing our discussion on the subject of PTSD, Dr. Darrah Westrup, Program Director for the VA's Women's Mental Health Center, provides insight into PTSD among women and her experience with the Women's Trauma Recovery Program.

    --- Senior Vice President of 24 Hour Fitness, Jim Rowley, discusses their crew of military veteran trainers and the advantages of veteran to veteran training.

    --- Beverly Clutter, a nurse at the VA hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia, sees first-hand the importance of Operation Uplink phone cards.

     HOT TOPICS: They're at it again! The Phelps are asking for details of Heath Ledger's funeral. l Berkeley, California wants USMC recruiter office out of the city.

     

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    Posted by The National Defense on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:30:09 PM

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    This week on The National Defense

    Posted by The National Defense on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 3:28:21 PM
    Air Force General and President of Mississippi State University (MSU), Dr. Robert "Doc" Fogelsong, discusses MSU's Center for American Veterans and efforts to accomodate college-bound veterans.
    MSU student and U.S. Marine Frank Willis, discusses his experience as a college bound veteran.
    VFW's Deputy Director of National Legislative Service, Eric Hilleman, provides insight on the GI Bill.
    Founder and CEO of Sports Clips, Gordon Logan, on the recent $80,000 donation to Operation Uplink.
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    This week on The National Defense...

    Posted by The National Defense on Monday, December 17, 2007 5:25:30 PM

    Three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck series Champion Ron Hornaday calls up to talk with Jerry and Randy about his support of the US soldier
    Dick Cheney taking heat and trip to the VFW
    Emails from veterans and Unmet Needs update with Cheryl Smith

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    Unmet Needs Radiothon

    Posted by The National Defense on Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:44:00 PM
    The numbers are in...Thanks to our generous listeners, The National Defense Unmet Needs Radiothon raised an astounding $198,324 during the Veterans Day Weekend! We also received many invaluable skill-donations, and as promised 100% of all donations will go directly to assisting U.S. military families in need. Special thanks to The Rusty Humphries Show and participating Burger King restaurants. Your donations will truly make a difference in the lives of those who fight to protect us. 
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