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.