WHAT: Front & Center with John Callaway, Chicago’s only monthly public affairs program on military affairs, focuses on the health and readiness of today's National Guard.

WHY: Whether it's extended deployment, inadequate equipment or returning veterans with serious medical problems, the National Guard has struggled with significant new challenges since the Iraq war began.

WHERE: Pritzker Military Library, 610 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago

WHEN: The presentation and live webcast will begin on Thursday, September 6th, at 6:00 p.m.

HOW: This program is free and open to the public. Seating for this event is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. Call 312.587.0234 or email events (at) pritzkermilitarylibrary.net.

WHO: Veteran Chicago journalist John Callaway moderates discussion with a panel including Major General Randal Thomas, Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Colonel Jill Morgenthaler, and Chicago Tribune journalist Kirsten Scharnberg.

The Pritzker Military Library is a non-partisan military research library with over 25,000 historical, reference, biographical and rare books on military subjects, over 800 original antique military posters and prints, and other military artifacts from private donors and the collection of COL (IL) James N. Pritzker, ARNG (Ret.). Since opening in October 2003, the Library has produced over 160 programs including author events, interviews with Medal of Honor recipients, and Chicago’s only monthly military affairs panel program, Front & Center with John Callaway.