Part 2: Jerry is flying solo this week and welcomes his first guest, John Wohlstetter, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. John has written the book, "The Long War Ahead and the Short War Upon Us" and he speaks with Jerry about the current political climate in the U.S. and how changes in the power structure can have an immediate effect on the safety of our Armed Forces and the homeland.

Part 3: Jerry welcomes David Stell of the I.R.S., to talk about how the Economic Stimulus package will pertain to veterans, active duty personnel, and their families.

Part 4: The National Defense wraps up as Jerry talks with a personal trainer and U.S. Marine, from Boulder, CO, Nick Hopper.

Jerry and Randy welcome Maj. Dennis McCool (Ret.) who is on a march headed to Washington D.C. entitled "Resolve to Win March" A very interesting interview .

The National Defense opens up with a discussion on California Assemblyman Cameron Smyth's work to allow foster teens, 17 and older, to enlist in the military without permission from judges.

Randy and Jerry welcome John Elliot from 24 Hour fitness to talk about his new career with the company, as well as some funny takes on training.

The Operation Uplink Update features Jesse Kitson, QM for Delaware, to talk about a recent donation to the program from Delaware for $55,000.

Part. 1: The National Defense opens up their show with a rundown of all the great guests that Jerry was able to speak with on his most recent trip to Washington D.C., Sec. of the V.A., James Peake.

Part 2: The National Defense is proud to welcome back a great friend of the program; Lt. General Eric Schoomaker, Surgeon General of the Army and Commanding General of the United States Army Medical Command. Jerry and Lt. General Schoomaker talk about the current state of the V.A. system.

Part 3: Jerry continues his great interviews from Washington D.C. with a very interesting look into the daily operations of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The National Defense brings you the truth straight from Rear Admiral Mark Buzby, Commander of Joint Task force in Guantanamo Bay.

Part 4: The National Defense wraps up with an interview with Randy and Jerry and master trainer at 24 Hour fitness, Thomas Wells. Thomas is another former Marine who has found a successful career in California with 24 Hour fitness.

Pt. 1 The National Defense opens up the show with their dedication, as always, to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, their families, and all veterans. It's a show about kids this week, and what programs are available to assist children of military families. Jerry and Randy speak with Sylvia Caffie, wife of the Command Sgt. Major of the Army Reserves, about the role of the military on the family and children.

Pt. 2 Randy and Jerry welcome Michelle Joyner from the National Military Family Association to talk about "Operation Purple" camps for children of deployed servicemembers

Pt. 3 The National Defense welcomes a master trainer from 24 Hour Fitness, who is also a former marine, Justin Chin.

Pt. 4 Dr. Jeanette Betancourt wraps up the show with Jerry and Randy, and talks about a new DVD for children featuring popular Sesame Street character, Elmo. Elmo's family goes through the deployment of his dad, and Dr. Betancourt describes how this sort of relatable media is helpful to young children of military familes.

The National Defense opens up with a discussion of the presidential primaries and the candidates involved.

Randy and Jerry welcome 24 Hour Fitness' Ken Wartick, who graduated from US Naval Academy.

Jerry recaps his discussions with John McCain, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton at the VFW's National Convention.

The National Defense wraps up the final show in February by talking about the VFW's stance on endorsing political candidates.

Part 1: The National Defense opens up the show with a special presentation to Jerry from General Stultz. Jerry and Randy also welcome Senator Jim Demint of South Carolina to talk about the "Semper Fi Bill" and the actions of the Berkley, CA city council.

Part 2: Randy and Jerry welcome Army veteran Javier Tenorio, who is attending UC Berkeley. He attended the Pro-Troop demonstrations in Berkeley. An angry email from a listener is also read by Jerry and responded to in kind.

Part 3: The National Defense welcomes David Norris, Dept. of California Cmdr., who also attended the Pro-Troop rally in Berkeley, to report on the "Operation Pink" folks.

Part 4: Jerry and Randy wrap up this week's show was another great story on "Free Call Day" for Operation Uplink. The show welcomes Joe Johnston, Dir. of Marketing for 5-Eyewitness News in Minneapolis, to talk about the great work that's being done.

Part 1: The National Defense opens up with their dedication, as they do each week, to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Randy and Jerry welcome Dr. Steven Scott of the Poly-trauma Center to discuss traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well as talk with Bill Donahue from 24 hour fitness.

Part 2: Jerry and Randy welcome 1st Sgt. Kevin Walker from Fort Riley. Kevin suffered a traumatic brain injury overseas, and was thought to remain in a vegetative state. Hear the story about his remarkable recovery, and what the VFW's "Unmet Needs" program did to help his family.