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.

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 2 | April 5, 2026

DMV Spotlight on 5-10-26  shines a light on the American Battlefield Trust. Guest David Duncan, President of the Trust explains its mission is to inspire appreciation of America, its history and its promise of liberty through an understanding of the wars fought on its soil ...and to appreciate the sacrifices of earlier generations in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War and its battlegrounds. Duncan also shares wealth of free resources available to educators and parents to help commemorate America's 250th. Duncan also provided an update on the latest legal battle to protect the Manassas National Battlefield from encroaching data center development in Prince William County.
https://www.battlefields.org/

DMV Spotlight on&nbsp;5-10-26&nbsp; shines a light on the American Battlefield Trust. Guest David Duncan, President of the Trust explains its mission is to inspire appreciation of America, its history and its promise of liberty through an understanding of the wars fought on its soil ...and to appreciate the sacrifices of earlier generations in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War and its battlegrounds. Duncan also shares wealth of free resources available to educators and parents to help commemorate America's 250th. Duncan also provided an update on the latest legal battle to protect the Manassas National Battlefield from encroaching data center development in Prince William County. <a href="https://www.battlefields.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://www.battlefields.org/</a>

American Battlefield Trust | May 10, 2026

DMV Spotlight on 5-3-2026 on America's 250th  at the U.S. Botanic Garden shines a light on the unique celebration for the nation's semi-quincentennial. United States Botanic Garden Communication Specialist, Devin Dotson explains the Botanic Garden near the US Capitol is recognizing each of the 50 states with a display of each state flower. Dotson adds there is also a paper version of each state flower since not all are in bloom at the same time. Dotson also explains the National flower is a rose. The U.S. Botanic Garden is free and no tickets are required.

https://www.usbg.gov/

DMV Spotlight on 5-3-2026 on America's 250th&nbsp; at the U.S. Botanic Garden shines a light on the unique celebration for the nation's semi-quincentennial. United States Botanic Garden Communication Specialist, Devin Dotson explains the Botanic Garden near the US Capitol is recognizing each of the 50 states with a display of each state flower. Dotson adds there is also a paper version of each state flower since not all are in bloom at the same time. Dotson also explains the National flower is a rose. The U.S. Botanic Garden is free and no tickets are required. <a href="https://www.usbg.gov/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://www.usbg.gov/</a>

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

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