National Defense Radio Show Archives
Ian Locke, FDH Aero Electronics Senior V.P. of Sales
Randy is reporting live from the AUSA Conference and speaks with Ian Locke, Senior V.P. of Sales for FDH Aero. FDH Aero supplies end-to-end electronic components and parts for nearly any fighting flying machines operated under the Department of Defense.
Randy wraps up Day One at the AUSA Conference
Randy checks in with Military recruiters, Swedish artillery experts, and a man with all the answers as he wraps up just day ONE at the AUSA Conference presented by the Department of Defense. Tune in next week to hear some more of the great people The National Defense was able to check in with at this great show.
Ben Levinson CEO of Heven Drones from the AUSA Conference
Randy speaks with the CEO of Heven Drones from the AUSA Conference, Ben Levinson, to the show to talk about his organization’s work to improve the utility of drones around the future. Randy and Ben talk about their existing relationship with the Department of Defense, how drone usage has reshaped the battlefield, and much more on unmanned military systems.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc. US President Heather Armentrout
Heather Armentrout, the head of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a defense contractor based out of Norway, joins Randy Miller at the AUSA Conference space to discuss her firm’s work in supporting the men and women who are currently protecting us around the world, as well as hiring the veterans of the U.S. Military into their ranks once they transition to the civilian world.
Veterans United Home Loans’ Dan Dailey from AUSA
Randy speaks with Dan Dailey, the 15th Sgt. Major of the Army, now working for Veterans United, the #1 VA Home Lender in the USA, live from the AUSA Conference. Randy and Dan discuss the challenges for our service members in not only transitioning to their civilian life, but for finding an affordable, quality home, to live in.
NBA Star John Salley with “God Bless Bitcoin”
The National Defense welcomes retired NBA John Salley to the show to talk about the project he recently executive produced, a documentary entitled “God Bless Bitcoin.” Nate Herron talks with John about the project, how he came to be involved, the big names attached to the project, as well as where you can view the movie absolutely free.
Actress Amy Brenneman Returns to FX’s “The Old Man”
Nate Herron speaks with “NYPD Blue” and “Judging Amy” actress Amy Brenneman who is returning to your screens with season two of FX’s incredible show: “The Old Man.” Nate and Amy discuss the show, her work alongside Jeff Bridges and Johnathan Lithgow, as well as her turn on the great HBO series “Veep.”
Veteran Stand-Up Comedian Bobby Henline
The National Defense welcomes Bobby Henline, who is an American stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, and former U.S. Army soldier to the program. Randy talks with Bobby about his horrific injuries and nearly 40 surgeries that have followed, and how he took ALL of that life experience and started working as a stand-up comedian! This is quite the story, and we’re thrilled to have Bobby on the program.
Matthew and Will Reeve
The National Defense welcomes two of the children of late actor Christopher Reeve, Will and Matthew Reeve, to the program to discuss the new release of his life “Super Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” This new documentary features never-before seen home video and behind the scenes of Christopher and his life, both before and after his tragic spinal cord injury.
Vincent Morales Veterans Community Project Co-Founder
We welcome Veterans Community Project’s Vincent Morale, a co-founder and Veterans Services Program Manager for VCP. Veterans Community Project is a group founded in 2016 that is best known in the Midwest as the “Tiny House Guys” which provides veterans a home of their own and to get back up on their feet while simultaneously offering camaraderie and support. VCP is already in six different metro areas and is continuing to expand to support those who served us.
SEAL Team Actress Toni Trucks
We welcome actress Toni Trucks, who portrays Ensign Lisa Davis on the seventh and final season of SEAL Team, streaming on Paramount+. Randy and Lisa talk about the 114 episodes of the great program, where to find it, and what fans of the series can expect from the series finale season.
Remembering Tom Petty with Paul Zollo
We welcome Paul Zollo, author of the only authorized Tom Petty biography which has released an expanded edition of the fascinating life of the man who brought us so many great hits in the last few decades. Randy and Paul talk about Tom, the book, and relate just a few of the stories that you can find in this great book.
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