National Defense Network Radio Show

Host Randy Miller discusses topics of interest to veterans and interviews guests on a wide variety of topics.

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Chicago Fire Actor Jake Lockett

We welcome star of NBC’s “Chicago Fire” actor Jake Lockett to the program! Randy and Jake talk about his acting career, how Dick Wolf’s show has lasted 13 seasons and counting, as well as some news on his upcoming programs. Jake shares some of the correspondence he receives daily from REAL firefighters and EMS workers regarding how realistic their dramatic portrayal is in the field (and sometimes Unrealistic regarding inter-station relationships!)

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Alone Again with Gilbert O’Sullivan

Three-time Grammy nominated singer Gilbert O’Sullivan joins the show to talk with us about his brand new release “Songbook” now available wherever you listen to music. Randy and Gilbert talk about his seminal hit “Alone Again Naturally” the nature of it’s success in the United States compared to other continents, all of the cover versions of his hit, as well as a taste of what to expect from his brand new album.

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Justin Jordan from Warriors Heart

We welcome Air Force Veteran, Master Sergeant Justin Jordan to the program to talk about his time in the military service where he became a jack-of-all-trades leading him to Mortuary Affairs. Randy speaks with Justin about his time serving in this unique role within the military, and how his experiences there informed his work in helping to prevent veteran suicides, and supporting the family members of those who are no longer with us.

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Meghan Ogilvie from Dog Tag Bakery

We love featuring stories of those who make it their mission to serve our veteran population, and we’re excited to speak with Meghan Ogilvie from Dog Tag Bakery to talk to us about her group, recently featured on CBS News. Dog Tag Bakery has their Dog Tag Entrepreneurial 5-month Fellowship Program which equips veterans, military spouses, and caregivers with the tools and education to build resilience, find renewed purpose, and forge community beyond the military.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Ford Engineering Laboratory

We welcome Ford Motor Company Audiovisual Archivist Shelby Long to the show to talk about the celebration of 100 years of a very special building that stands as a silent witness to the ingenuity and collaboration that shaped the world in which we drive. Nate Herron speaks with Shelby about The Ford Engineering Laboratory (FEL) in Dearborn, Michigan is not just a building, but a powerful symbol of innovation and a testament to Ford Motor Company’s commitment to adaptive reuse.

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Co-Founder and Executive Director of SkillPointe

We welcome yet another champion of putting veterans into our workforce in the Co-Founder and Executive Director of SkillPointe, Alvin Townley, to the program. Alvin speaks with Randy Miller about why SkillPointe was created, how it works, and a salute to our partners at the Home Depot Foundation for their financial support of this great program.

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