VFW's premiere talk radio show, The National Defense, is the only nationally syndicated talk radio show that focuses exclusively on topics concerning today's active-duty military, veterans and those who support them.  

This Week...

Aid to Haiti by the 325th Airborne, and Lioness Michelle Wilmot

This week we take another look at America's military assisting needy victims of the Haitian earthquake.  We also speak with Michelle Wilmot for a look into women being sent into direct ground combat in Iraq.

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 101^st 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.  

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