DMV Spotlight  on 3-29-26 shines a light on   a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration on the National Mall amid the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Nation's Capital. Guest, Lt Col Robert " Bob" Jeffrey shares his story of being shot down on his first combat mission in December of 1965 and held in North Vietnamese prisons for 2, 611 days. Lt Col Jeffrey explains the resilience needed to make it through each day and shared the code system used by fellow prisoners of war to communicate. Part II of his story will be shared next week on DMV Spotlight on April, 5, 2026.
https://vva.org/vietnam-war-veterans-day-2026-events/

DMV Spotlight&nbsp; on&nbsp;3-29-26&nbsp;shines a light on&nbsp; &nbsp;a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration on the National Mall amid the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Nation's Capital. Guest, Lt Col Robert " Bob" Jeffrey shares his story of being shot down on his first combat mission in December of 1965 and held in North Vietnamese prisons for 2, 611 days. Lt Col Jeffrey explains the resilience needed to make it through each day and shared the code system used by fellow prisoners of war to communicate. Part II of his story will be shared next week on DMV Spotlight on April, 5, 2026. <a href="https://vva.org/vietnam-war-veterans-day-2026-events/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://vva.org/vietnam-war-veterans-day-2026-events/</a>

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

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Welcome Home Vietnam Vet Celeb  Lt  Col Bob Jeffrey PART 1 | March 29, 2026

DMV Spotlight on 4-12-2026 shines a light on the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center started over 44 years ago by a couple whose daughter was kidnapped, raped, tortured and murdered then were denied any access to the trial of her killers. Guest Joanna Mupanduki , Deputy Director of the Center says says Roberta and Vincent Roper made it their life's work to make sure crime victims and families have access to court services including victim impact statements. The center provides free legal services to make sure that survivors and families have their voices heard in court and to provide counseling and support. The Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center is also hosting an annual walk and resource fair that is open to the public on April 18th at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro.
https://www.mdcrimevictims.org/

DMV Spotlight on&nbsp;4-12-2026 shines a light on the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center started over 44 years ago by a couple whose daughter was kidnapped, raped, tortured and murdered then were denied any access to the trial of her killers. Guest Joanna Mupanduki , Deputy Director of the Center says says Roberta and Vincent Roper made it their life's work to make sure crime victims and families have access to court services including victim impact statements. The center provides free legal services to make sure that survivors and families have their voices heard in court and to provide counseling and support. The Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center is also hosting an annual walk and resource fair that is open to the public on April 18th&nbsp;at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro. <a href="https://www.mdcrimevictims.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">https://www.mdcrimevictims.org/</a>

Maryland Victims Resource Center | April 12, 2026

DMV Spotlight on 4-5-2026  shines a light on Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration on the National Mall amid the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Nation's Capital. Guest, Lt Col Robert " Bob" Jeffrey continues  his story of being shot down on his first combat mission in December of 1965 and held in North Vietnamese prisons for 2, 611 days. Lt Col Jeffrey explains the resilience needed to make it through each day and shared the code system used by fellow prisoners of war to communicate. Part I of his story aired  on DMV Spotlight on March 26, 2026.

DMV Spotlight on 4-5-2026&nbsp; shines a light on Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration on the National Mall amid the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Nation's Capital. Guest, Lt Col Robert " Bob" Jeffrey continues&nbsp; his story of being shot down on his first combat mission in December of 1965 and held in North Vietnamese prisons for 2, 611 days. Lt Col Jeffrey explains the resilience needed to make it through each day and shared the code system used by fellow prisoners of war to communicate. Part I of his story aired&nbsp; on DMV Spotlight on March 26, 2026.

Welcome Home Vietnam Vet Celeb  Lt  Col Bob Jeffrey PART 2 | April 5, 2026

DMV Spotlight on 3-22-2026 shines a light on the " Healthy Brains Act", re-introduced this year in the US House in Congress with the support of former VA Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, who was diagnosed and ultimately forced to resign following the diagnosis of a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder , described as "Parkinsons on steroids". The measure also has strong support from the ALS Association. Guest Melanie Landendal, Esq., Senior VP of Policy and Advocacy of the ALS Association  explains, if passed,  the Healthy Brains Act would create a center at the National Institutes of Health to conduct research on  environmental risk factors in order to minimize risks and ultimately work toward a cure for neurodegenerative diseases currently affecting more than 50 million people worldwide.
https://www.als.org/

DMV Spotlight on&nbsp;3-22-2026 shines a light on the " Healthy Brains Act", re-introduced this year in the US House in Congress with the support of former VA Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, who was diagnosed and ultimately forced to resign following the diagnosis of a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder , described as "Parkinsons on steroids". The measure also has strong support from the ALS Association. Guest Melanie Landendal, Esq., Senior VP of Policy and Advocacy of the ALS Association&nbsp; explains, if passed,&nbsp; the Healthy Brains Act would create a center at the National Institutes of Health to conduct research on&nbsp; environmental risk factors in order to minimize risks and ultimately work toward a cure for neurodegenerative diseases currently affecting more than 50 million people worldwide. <a href="https://www.als.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://www.als.org/</a>

Welcome Home Vietnam Vet Celeb Lt Col Bob Jeffrey PART 1 | March 29, 2026

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