WWKY to air stories from six Clark County veterans arranged by Dee Birkes during Veterans Day Week

Clark County residents will be able to hear firsthand accounts from local veterans during Veterans Day Week on WWKY, a period when the station is scheduling special programming aimed at educating listeners about military service and its impact on families and communities. The segments are being arranged by Dee Birkes, who organized the appearances for six Clark County veterans to share their stories on air.

According to WKYT, the initiative is designed as an opportunity for community members to learn about the experiences of service members from the area, using a local broadcast format rather than a larger, national spotlight. The project reflects a community effort to connect service history to present-day civic life in Clark County.

The planned guests include six veterans, each scheduled to appear as an interview guest on the station. WKYT reported that the Veterans Day Week programming includes local veterans as guests on air, with Birkes coordinating the participation.

Veterans Day Week typically centers on events and programming around Nov. 11, and WWKY’s series will run during that window, with each veteran’s segment offering a distinct perspective on service. The station’s approach emphasizes personal testimony and local context, focusing on the individuals who live in the area now.

While WKYT did not detail the specific topics each veteran will cover, the station’s framing indicates the interviews are meant to inform listeners about what veterans experienced and what that service meant to them. The coordination by Birkes suggests the project was built around securing veteran participants and preparing the show for a community audience.