We are talking with Larry Sparkman about: Venado Macho AKA WOUNDED HERO'S OF AMERICA.. 

Bill and Evonne Williams are the co-founders of Patriotic Productions and its mission that include Remembering Our Fallen. They were the volunteer organizers behind multiple Honor Flights that took 3,500+ of veterans to their memorials in Washington DC.

Remembering Our Fallen is a photographic war memorial that honors our country’s military Fallen from The War on Terror (9/11/2001 - Present).  Unlike brick and mortar memorials, Remembering Our Fallen is designed to travel and includes both military and personal photos.  Its legacy will be that these men and women will be remembered and their names will be spoken, while helping to lessen the grief of their families.

A Gold Star family's greatest fear is that their Fallen will be forgotten...

We are talking with Tanya Meadows, Tanya works for the American Windmill Museum in Lubbock TX.

In the summer of 1993, Ms. Wolfe met Coy Harris, a Lubbock native and CEO of Wind Engineering Corporation. Together, they established the American Windmill Museum as a non-profit organization. Harris, planned, arranged and moved the Hundley Collection to Lubbock which consisted of 48 windmills, 171 weights, 56 pumps and models then began the work to raise money for the balance of the purchase.

In early 1997, Ms. Wolfe passed away but her and Harris’s work was rewarded that summer by the City of Lubbock offering the windmill group a permanent home in an area of Mackenzie Park.

This 28 acre tract of rolling hills, (rolling for Lubbock) was ideal for the large number of windmills the organization owned at the time. The Scarborough-Linebery Foundation of Midland awarded a grant of over one million dollars to the museum and a 30,000 sq. ft. gallery building was built to house the rare windmills. Windmills as large as 25 feet in diameter could be displayed indoors and by 2001, the windmill museum had the largest public collection of restored windmills in the world.

By 2015, the original building was full of windmills and a complementary 33,000 sq. ft. building was built and opened in 2016. Inside its spacious interior early wind turbines are exhibited that are interactive with visitors. The relationship between the railroads and windmills of the 1800’s is celebrated with a 6,600 sq. ft. model train layout where 3D printed windmills and custom built houses illustrate the interaction between the railroads and windmills. In a separate wing, a large collection of documented grinding mill stones give a historical summary of the first uses of windmills in America. Complementing these is a collection of miniature houses and model windmills.

Jessica Weishahn Tourism Sales Manager for Visit Omaha

Founded in 1854, the city of Omaha has always been a dynamic, energetic city continually transforming itself.

Whether it was the Native American Indian tribes, pioneers, railroad laborers or meat packers, everyone who came to call Omaha home helped shape its current cultural diversity, hard work ethic, and friendly demeanor. Named after an American Indian Tribe, Omaha means "Those going against the wind or current", Omahans proudly continue to live up to the name.  In recent years, the Omaha riverfront and downtown area have experienced tremendous growth with over two billion dollars in new development. Currently, the 42nd largest city in the United States, the metropolitan area is home to over 900,000 people who welcome visitors with open arms and authentic Midwestern hospitality.

We are talking with RDML Frank Thorp President and CEO for The United States Navy Memorial.

The United States Navy Memorial's mission is to Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present, and future; and Inform the public about their service.

 "This living Memorial is a proud and stirring tribute to the men and women of the United States Navy who have served and will continue to serve our country, in peace and war, with gallantry and devotion."  - President Ronald Reagan

Sue Jones she is the Coordinator of Outreach and Communications for the National Ranching Heritage Center

We talk with her today about this amazing Museum and all the work to bring the buildings all together and the individual history of each and all of them. We also talk about what an amazing place this is for your reunion.

National Ranching Heritage Center Experience the real West at this 27-acre museum and outdoor historical park established to preserve and interpret ranching history.

History: in 1966 Dr. Grover Murray and Dr. Curry Holden discuss Murray's idea for a living history ranch headquarters display. Texas Technological College administrators ask a planning committee to undertake a feasibility study on support and interest for a ranching exhibit. A "who's who" of area ranchers, businessmen and professional historians meet at the Pioneer Hotel to develop a support organization for a new museum representing ranching.

Founded in 2007, The Independence Fund is committed to empowering our nation’s catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. We are dedicated to improving the lives of both our Veterans and their families. Through our Mobility, Caregiver, Adaptive Sports, Advocacy, and Family programs, The Independence Fund strives to bridge the gap of unmet needs for Veterans and their caregivers.

Darren has dedicated his life to public safety, has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, and is a recently retired and highly respected Staff Sergeant with the Victoria City Police Department in British Columbia Canada. Darren holds 6 separate certifications in Open Source Intelligence collection and online investigational techniques and is one of only a few civilian provincially licensed and certified advanced online open source intelligence and social media investigators in British Columbia. Darren is also an internationally court recognized safety and violence prevention expert, award-winning published author, who has also written over 120 articles on social media safety and is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, who specializes in the area of personal safety and self-protection both online and offline.

We are an internet safety and digital literacy education specialist company based in North America that travels everywhere facilitating workshops and providing presentations on technology safety and privacy subjects.

For Schools :

We help students understand the benefits and safety components of technology. Our programs start in grade four and go all the way through to high school. These sessions are always age-appropriate and adapted over time as the tools today change. We offer energetic, engaging and motivating performances that will help students to harness the power of the internet, while doing it in a secure, legal, and appropriate manner. We have already presented to hundreds of thousands of students, and we are constantly updating our programs to meet the ongoing changes in the digital world.

We Talk with Mack Mcalister from Rogue American Fort Bragg, and Rogue American Apparel.

ROGUE AMERICAN was founded in August 2011 by a Marine, who also served as a High Threat Security Professional and Executive Protection Specialist, in places like Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Europe and the United States. Proudly serving with America’s Finest Individuals who live by the Warrior Ethos of Courage and Commitment inspired me to create a brand that kept within the high standards of those who LIVE this warrior mindset. We don’t just promote our brand image; we live it and have been there, just like our customers.

LTG Roger Schultz  President and Kerri Kline VP of Operations are hear to talk about the National Museum of the United States Army.

The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) is planned as the official museum for the history of the United States Army and is under construction just outside Washington, DC. The objectives of the museum are to honor America's soldiers, preserve army history, and educate the public about the army's role in American history.

The National Museum is located on 84 acres at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. Ground was broken for the museum in September 2016, and it is currently projected to open sometime in 2020.^[1] The main building will be approximately 185,000 square feet and display selections from the Center of Military History. Outside this facility will be a park with a memorial garden and parade ground. Space is being planned to accommodate ceremonies, reenactments, lectures, educational programs, conferences and reunions.

The National Museum of the United States Army will serve as the capstone of the Army Museum Enterprise and provide the only comprehensive portrayal of Army history and traditions.  The National Army Museum will celebrate the selfless service and sacrifice of over 30 million men and women who have worn the Army uniform since 1775.

Warrior 180° Foundation is a Christ centered organization that has been established to:

• To reach out to military, veterans, first responders and their families with the saving grace of Jesus Christ, by teaching and training in local communities.
• Come alongside these warriors with comfort, support, resources, hope and help for the struggles they are facing.
• Challenge the church and communities to be faithful in supporting those who have put their lives on the line and supported our country by providing by teaching and training in these areas.

Jeff is the founder and Executive Director of Warrior 180 Foundation.  Jeff’s heart is to come along side of those who are hurting and offer care and compassion as well as equip others to reach out to those in need in their community.  Jeff served in the US Army Reserve for eight years as Battalion Chaplain.  He was a Master Trainer for the US Army in suicide intervention.  Following his deployment to Iraq/Kuwait in 2010-2011, the Lord gave Jeff the vision for Warrior 180 Foundation.

Criss is the daughter of an Airforce Veteran, and also sister to a Retired Army CPT and Sister in law, a retired Army Reserve LTC.  Criss & Jeff have a son who served two tours of duty in the war on terrorism in the middle east before receiving a purple heart and medical discharge from the Army.  Criss has a varied back ground from beautician, librarian assistant, nanny, accounting.