In this weeks episode, Tim Sanders joins Howard in the studio. Tim is a two-time combat vet of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Listen in as he discusses life in the suburbs of Chicago and working Active Duty as well as National Guard. You can read Tim's bio below:

Sgt Timothy Dean Sanders an Army veteran with 8 years of service stationed at Ft.Campbell Ky and Ft.Hood Tx.    Joined US Army right after completing high school graduation in Oct of 2000 completed basic training/ AIT at Ft.Sill Oklahoma as a 13Bravo Cannon Crew Member finishing basic & AIT assigned to 2nd/320th FA Regiment 101 Airborne DiviSion Ft. Campbell KY . 2000-2003  While stationed at Ft. Campbell Ky he earned his Air Assault wings and served in Operation Iraq Freedom in Mosul  After leaving the Army Timothy joined National Guard from 2004-2005 try the guard for a year and completed supply specialist training & recruitment assistant training!  Timothy reclassified jobs & rejoined the ranks the beginning of 2005 as 92F petroleum supply specialist & was assigned to 4ID 1-66 Fox Company Armor Battalion.   While serving Timothy earned the rank of Sgt. while stationed in Taji Iraq.  While serving Timothy earned the following : Awards earned at time in service Air Assault Wings  Army Commendation (2nd award) Army Achievement Medal (4th award)  Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd award)  National Defense Service Medal  Global War on Terrorism Medal  Iraq campaign Medal campaign star Army Service Ribbon  Driver & Mechanic Badge