Meet “Oprah of the Armed Forces”

February 12, 2007, Richmond Hill, GA—

Who says?

As part of the CBS Evening News series on "American Heroes," Correspondent Mark Strassmann conducted an interview of Tara E. Crooks, founder and voice at ArmyWifeTalkRadio.com.

Reference this article by Mark Strassman AP/CBS who says Tara is part Oprah and part Dear Abby.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/09/eveningnews/main2457128.shtml

And, reference this video clip from the CBS Evening News’ Katie Couric who calls Tara, “Oprah of the Armed Forces.” http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=2457858n

Not Oprah and not Abby, but Tara Crooks trucks on at Army Wife Talk Radio come deployment, come pregnancy, or come anti-war response. Her purpose—to support her soldier, her family, and even her greater Army family. Also: to empower and motivate other Army wives to make the best of the lifestyle that their families have chosen.

The response

“From one Ft. Stewart wife on her 3^rd deployment to another, thank you. Deployments never get easier and it is great that you are here with your show to help out new wives and us ‘professionals’ that may learn something new.”

“I saw your interview and that is what made me come here [ArmyWifeTalkRadio.com]. I’ve bookmarked the site and will be back often. I’m new to this, so I love to hear other women’s experiences. Thank you!!!”

Two whole month’s worth of downloads of the Army Wife podcast was downloaded after this national coverage. The internet talk radio show, Army Wife Talk Radio (AWTR), hosted by Tara Crooks, airs LIVE on Mondays at 8PM (EST). Listeners can tune in at BlogTalkRadio.com/awtr for this show for and by Army Wives. Visit the website for more information on Army Wife Talk Radio or Tara Crooks.

Now seeking corporate sponsorship: see www.armywifetalkradio.com/Media/AWTRMediaPacket07.pdf.

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