Episodes
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Today, the Late Crew talks about First non-government spacewalk goes off without a hitch for Polaris Dawn crew (13:10), Polaris Dawn astronaut plays 'Star Wars' song in music video beamed from space (17:51), the U.S. military investing in reentry vehicles for space-to-Earth cargo delivery (24:23), the Soldier who deserted to North Korea sentenced to year in prison, released immediately for time served (30:38), protein shakes pulled from military base GNC stores because they contained hemp seeds (42:18), and Operation Magic Carpet in September 1945 (53:00).
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Today, the Late Crew talks about where you were for 9-11 (04:26), Starliner lands safely in New Mexico (13:49), Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon (18:57), Army inks $1 billion deal for Switchblade portable munitions (28:50), Navy's innovative programs pay off as it meets recruiting Goal (39:10), first submarine fully integrated for coed crews to join Navy fleet next week (46:25), and The Battle of Lake Erie on 10 Sep 1813 (54:00).
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Today, the Late Crew talks about how Starliner’s return from ISS is set for Sept. 6 (08:06), NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reports 'strange noise' coming from Starliner (10:20), the 310th Space Wing at Schriever prepares for inactivation (14:55), new Tinker Air Force Base motto immediately lampooned by airmen (29:52), 100,000 veterans who later qualified for VA disability benefits must repay old bonuses for leaving the military early (37:57), and the first time the American flag went into battle on 3 September 1776 (51:45).
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Today, the Late Crew discusses the Spacesuits of Boeing astronauts are incompatible with SpaceX craft (04:47), Boeing Starliner astronauts will return home on a SpaceX Dragon in 2025 (08:05), Trump pledges to create a Space National Guard if reelected (20:24), Gary Sinise reflects on ‘Lt. Dan’ and his work for veterans on 30th anniversary of ‘Forrest Gump’ (37:34), and Operation Argus on 27 Aug 1958 (43:40).
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Today, the Late Crew discusses the heat-related ‘mass incident’ at Pikes Peak Regional Airshow (01:45), Facebook Follies (11:14), Air Force basic trainees required to carry rifle for first time in years (18:40), Army researchers find electric pulses help soldiers get better sleep (37:27), experts break down the possibility of astronauts having sex in space (44:12), and the Battle of Fallen Timbers on 20 August 1794 (59:02).
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Today, the Late Crew discusses that Gen Whiting is now calling for “Space Fires” (24:38), Vandenberg’s Military Working Horse program ends (32:19), how a TikTok video got one military officer court-martialed (42:06), and the history of VJ Day on 14 Aug 1945 (55:28).
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Today, the Late Crew reviews Military members in the Olympics (05:01), NASA might delay upcoming Crew 9 mission to return Starliner Astronauts to Earth (21:20), the Air Force rolls out ‘Foundations’ courses for enlisted development (31:48), on August 6th, 2011 Chinook helicopter Extortion 17 is shot down in Afghanistan and on August 6th 1945 the U.S. drops “Little Boy” on Hiroshima, Japan (01:08:30).
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On this episode, the Late Crew discusses recent Facebook posts (07:38), how the Space Force increases select re-enlistment bonuses up to $180,000 (22:30) and the U.S. and South Korean defense chiefs ‘strongly’ urge North Korea to cease trash balloon flights (33:50). We then test our knowledge with a World War II slang quiz and finish by marking the date of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on 30 July 1945 (59:23).
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I’m joined today by Air Force MSgt (Ret) Craig Kim. Craig attended Taylor-Dewitt Middle-High School in Pierson, FL. After graduating in 1998, he spoke to an Air Force recruiter and decided to join at 17 as a 3P0X1 Security Forces. He attended Basic Training and Tech School at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He was first assigned to the 45th Security Forces Squadron at Patrick AFB, FL. During that assignment he was deployed twice. When he returned he re-trained to Information Management and attended Tech School at Kessler AFB, MS. Upon graduation in 2002, he was assigned to Goodfellow AFB, TX. During that assignment he deployed to Jordan in 2003.In 2005, Craig’s next assignment took him to NORAD-USNORTHCOM in Building 2 at Peterson AFB, CO. In 2008, his AFSC was consolidated and he was placed in the IT Field. He was next assigned in 2011 to the 39th Comm Squadron at Incirlik AB, Turkey. Upon returning in 2012, he was assigned to the 460th Space Comm Squadron at Buckley AFB, CO. In 2017, he was promoted to MSgt. In 2018, he took his final assignment at the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Organization in Reston, VA. Craig retired from the Air Force on 31 July 2020.
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On this episode we welcome AF Maj (Ret) Ana Mondragon. Together we discuss how a new device will allow astronauts to drink their pee (10:12), troops will now get economic hardship bonuses of $20 a month (20:01), the costs associated with PCS moves (32:48), military families overseas may not be able to ship their dogs home (52:55), and The Battle of Fire Base Ripcord in July 1970 (01:05:43).
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Military Transition Programs Focus Too Much on Higher Education, Not Enough on Jobs, Rand Report Says
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Today we talk about how the Sentinel ICBM jumps 81% in costs (07:31), the Air Force increases number of bonus pay jobs (18:25), a former Army family awarded $10M for moldy home that damaged son’s health (27:03), Joey Chestnut takes on 4 soldiers in hot dog eating at Ft. Bliss, TX (35:35), Guam commander invites Air Force base to July 4 block party at his house (41:09), and the USS Thrasher attack sub is launched on July 9th, 1960 and sinks less than 3 years later (51:01).
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Today we talk about ISS astronauts directed to use Strainer as a “lifeboat” (06:00), NASA offers SpaceX $843M to destroy the International Space Station (16:14), a mother breaches Patrick SFB with a 4 year old (26:45), a Marine F-35 in Japan sports a bat insignia (36:30), and the Battle of Gettysburg (42:44).
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Today we discuss how NASA again delays Starliner’s return to Earth (07:55), how thousands of Air Combat Command Airmen now face inspections (18:45), the Navy eases rules on consecutive fit test failures (37:52), a Florida family files claim against NASA because of space junk (50:20), and the June 25th tragedies of Little Big Horn and Khobar Towers (58:30).
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Today we talk about three companies competing for Pentagon launch contracts (11:56), DARPA unveils 6 new VTOL UAS designs (21:56), and how military transition programs don’t focus enough on jobs (30:00). We also play the space movie game (54:24) and the start of the War of 1812 (75:50).
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Today we discuss the Boeing Starliner crew flight test (20:43), the SpaceX Starship heavy booster splashdown (24:24), how Maui rejected the Space Force telescope proposal (39:37), AF Security Forces Center reaches the final phase of fielding Model Defender gear (46:45), our submission for the Patron Saint of the Space Force (57:05), and the “Great Marianas Turkey Shoot” of June 1944 (69:54).
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We are joined today by BG (Ret) Chris Petty. We discuss the Space Force proposal to convert National Guard to active duty (05:30), then we decide which US Military helicopter joins the “All Military Team” (25:27), and Gen Petty presents a battle analysis of The First Battle of the Marne in Sep 1914 (47:07).
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Today the crew talks about The Freedom Hunters clay shoot fundraiser (04:20), the Space Force STARCOM gets official nod to come to the Space Coast (21:05), military beards gain new momentum as House panel OKs Air Force pilot program (37:22), an Air Force security team can breach an ‘impenetrable’ SCIF in one minute (50:02), the 134th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces train with the local Sheriff’s Office (65:20), and The Battle of Cantigny fought on May 28, 1918 (68:58).
Freedom Hunters: https://freedomhunters.org/Houndsman of Colorado Ballot Initiative #91: https://www.unitedhoundsmenofco.com/post/ballot-initiative-91-prohibit-trophy-hunting
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Today my guest is Air Force SMSgt (Ret) Kevin Reed. Kevin grew up in the Los Angeles area both in Canoga Park and Thousand Oaks. He attended Westlake High School and graduated in 1998. After a semester at Cal State Northridge, he met with an Air Force recruiter and signed a delayed enlistment contract, and in May 1999, he attended Basic Training at Lackland AFB, TX as a 1C6 Space Operator. He then attended Enlisted Undergraduate Space Training (EUST) at Vandenberg AFB, CA.Kevin’s first assignment was to 1st Space Operations Squadron at Schriever AFB, CO. In May 2001, he was reassigned to Kapaun, Germany for DSP Missile Warning. He left Germany in Aug 2002 for assignment to the 2nd Space Operations Squadron (GPS) back at Schriever AFB. His next assignment was to the 2nd Space Warning Squadron (SBIRS) at Buckley AFB, CO. There, he was selected to the 2006 SBIRS Guardian Challenge Team.In 2008, he was reassigned to the 533rd Training Squadron as a SBIRS System Instructor at Vandenberg AFB. During this time, he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Liberty University. After four years he was reassigned back to 2 SWS at Buckley AFB. In 2014, he took an Active Guard/Reserve position with the 8th Space Warning Squadron. In 2015, he was promoted to MSgt and earned his Master’s Degree in Space/Planetary Science from American Military University. In 2018 Kevin was promoted to SMSgt and became the Squadron Superintendent for Det 1, 8 SWS which later reflagged as the 4th Space Warning Squadron. He went on to be selected as a Traveling Instructor for the SNCO Leadership Course for the Air Force Reserve Command in 2019.Kevin retired from the military on June 1st, 2021.
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Today we talk about further delays to Starliner Crew Flight Test launch (06:01), Inversion Space wants “warehouses in space” (17:10), House bill proposes to end recruit marijuana testing (32:29), the last WWII “triple ace” dies at 102 (50:10), and the 10th Mountain gets three new aces for drone kills (55:12).
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