Charles E. Schmidt The American Legion Nat. CDR.

SALRadio talked Tuesday with The American Legion National Commander, USAF Vietnam era veteran, Oregon native Charles Schmidt. CDR Schmidt preceded over the Commander's Call briefing that included talks by new VA Sec. David Shulkin, Sen. John McCain, House VA Chair Dr. Phil Roe. and Montana Senator Jon Testor. Key topics included: Renewal of the "Choice" program, community based veterans health care, preventing suicides, education, eliminating homelessness, modernizing VA facilities, improved data processing and claims review.