Interviews with service members describing their reasons for joining and their initial experiences in the military, law enforcement, and firefighting professions.
Today the Late Crew talks about how President Trump reverts 7 Army bases to former names with new honorees (08:36), the Army is bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels (17:29), a new Normandy Memorial honors the Eighth Air Force (29:39), we go through rounds 3 and 4 of the US Military draft (37:54), and we review the history of the first confirmed air-to-air kill by an F-4 Phantom II on 17 June 1965 (59:44). https://lateforchangeover.com/
Today the Late Crew talks about House GOP appropriators propose 3.8% pay raise for troops (02:53), Air Force spends millions on relaxation cubes that may prove worth it (09:51), Battle of Takur Ghar Controversy Continues (24:25), the U.S. Military Draft (34:11), the Marines land at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on 10 June 1868 (52:50). https://lateforchangeover.com/
Today the Late Crew discusses the Astronaut Hall of Fame (07:02), how the Pentagon wants troops to change duty stations less often (20:36), the Navy is ending experiments using cats and dogs as test subjects (31:55), the passing of Loretta Swit and our favorite M.A.S.H. moments (41:00), and Ed White becomes the first American to walk in space on 3 Jun (49:43).
Today the Late Crew talks about Space sponsorships may be the next frontier for revenue generation (04:53), a bipartisan bill would make military bonuses tax-free (21:21), the time when the Army tried out nuclear artillery (29:52), how horses are returning to Arlington Cemetery (41:04), and the maiden flight of the F-4 Phantom on 27 May 1958 (52:35). https://lateforchangeover.com/
Today the Late Crew talks about SatVu's thermal imaging satellite (06:01), VA's growing roll of veterans getting POW benefits (13:01), Army battalion bans use of profanity (27:12), they're making a ‘Rambo' origin movie (37:17), and The Battle of Hamburger Hill ends on 20 May 1969 (42:40).
Today the Late Crew talks about a real-life speeder bike (04:55), how Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit (16:05), Americans being held in Venezuelan prisons (22:47), the military's only search and rescue dog has retired (33:36), and when Congress voted to declare war with Mexico on 13 May 1846 (43:46). https://lateforchangeover.com/
Today the Late Crew talks about our travels around the globe (02:50), things that we never learned from TAP (24:46), Selfridge ANG Base receives F-15EX Eagle II fighters (38:14), Supreme Court differential pay case (43:57), the Space Force will get its own special operations element (54:15), and the maiden flight of the P-47 Thunderbolt 06 May 1941 (1:06:00).
Today the Late Crew discusses NASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered rotorcraft (11:07), the New Army fitness test goes ‘sex-neutral' for combat jobs (23:09), how Air Force pilots have a new way to pee at 30,000 feet (38:54), an Army captain sets a Guinness World Record for a bomb suit run (48:40), and George Washington is sworn in as the 1st US President on 30 April 1789 (54:02).
Join us to play the Military Movie Props Auction game and the Space Movie ratings game. Also, is the month of April cursed or is it just coincidence that so many terrible events have occurred during the 4th month of the year? Mr. History lays out the case. #LateForChangeover #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranVoices #LFC #LateforChangeover #maverick #auction #movierating #april #spacemovies
Today the Late Crew discusses the first Chinese Air Taxi (09:25), the U.S. Space Force awards $13.7 billion to Blue Origin, SpaceX and ULA (13:15), Amazon's Project Kuiper set to challenge SpaceX's Starlink (22:19), a Hero rat sets Guinness World Record for detecting landmines (33:45), and Gen Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appomattox on 9 April 1865 (46:25).
My guest today is Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Michelle “Taz” Zayatz. Michelle grew up in Pittsfield, MA and graduated from Taconic High School. In 1982 she joined the Air Force with an Air Force Specialty Code of 276 Aerospace Control and Warning System. Her first assignment was to the 667th Air Control and Warning Squadron at Hofn Air Station, Iceland in 1982. After completing that remote tour she was assigned to the 2nd Communications Squadron at Buckley Air National Guard base in Colorado. During this assignment, she met and married her husband, Allen. In 1986, Michelle separated from Active Duty and accompanied her husband as he finished his Active Duty career in the Air Force. Throughout their subsequent PCS moves, she continued her career by joining the Air National Guard in MS, NY and CO. In 1998, she transferred from the COANG to the Air Force Reserves and became a founding member of the 8th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley AFB. In 2006, Michelle moved to the 310th Space Group at Schriever AFB. In 2007, she requested to be reassigned to stand up the new 310th Mission Support Group in Denver. Chief Zayatz retired in 2011.
Today the Late Crew discusses how Boeing's Starliner may fly again (04:47), Booz Allen unveils ‘Brilliant Swarms' satellite concept for missile defense (12:05), those ‘Hegseth bodyguards' are actually there for the ‘Doomsday' plane (22:52), how Ranger School is scrapping traditional pushups and situps for functional fitness test (29:05), a proposal to tie soldiers' promotions more to job proficiency (38:44), and the creation of the Air Force Academy on 1 April 1954 (50:59).
Today the Late Crew talks about how much the returning astronauts will get paid (03:50), Star Catcher sends electricity across an NFL football field in key space power-beaming test (16:23), Boeing awarded $20B to build the F-47 (26:20), the Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base (38:09), and the end of the Battle of Iwo Jima on 25 Mar 1945 (58:43).
Late For Changeover 19 Mar 2025 Today the Late Crew talks about the return to Earth of the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon splashdown (03:54), the Space National Guard debate reignited with bipartisan legislation (14:39, how Arlington scrubbed race and gender from the cemetery's website (28:31), how Miss USA, Army 1st Lt. Alma Cooper, inspired over 4,000 California students (47:38), and the history of the creation of the War Relocation Authority on 18 Mar 1942 (54:27).
Today the Late Crew welcomes Air Force CMSgt (Ret) Michelle Zayatz! We discuss Butch and Suni coming home from the ISS (27:04), the Intuitive Machines moon lander falling on its side at the lunar south pole (36:53), how 2 soldiers and an Army vet were indicted on charges of selling secrets to a Chinese agent (43:21), that the Army is losing nearly 1/4th of Soldiers in the first 2 years of enlistment (54:39), and the history of Air Force CMSgt Richard Etchberger and his Medal of Honor action on 11 Mar 1968 (01:08:38).
Today the Late Crew talks about Elon Musk on the Joe Rogan Experience (05:13), the Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA (13:56), the Air Force Academy discovers widespread cheating (18:53), a West Point colonel faces misconduct charges for the third time (22:44), the Supreme Court again refuses to review whether military members can sue for malpractice (30:06), the Blue Origin historic all-woman space flight (41:35), and the history of the Battle of the Bismarck Sea 3-4 Mar 1943 (53:33).
Today the Late Crew gets to know about CJCS candidate Lt Gen Dan Cain (05:05), how National Guard troops in Kentucky airlifted 296 people trapped by floods (22:12), the Pentagon extends tour length for troops bringing families to South Korea (29:07), President Trump is annoyed by Boeing for a new Air Force One (39:20), and the USS Monitor is commissioned on 25 Feb 1861(50:48).
Today the Late Crew discusses the risks with the current Artemis 3 moon landing plan (06:19), how Alaska rescue units had a hell of week in January (15:38), how the Army took over $151M from soldier's BAS but did not use it on food (22:21), Navy SEALS often train in crappy water (38:45), and the Battle of Iwo Jima begins on 19 feb 1945 (49:07).
Today the Late Crew discusses the Army 1SG's field Super Bowl party (09:42), President Trump's Iron Dome (18:54), overmedication in the VA (31:34), VA prescriptions of opioids and benzes lead to higher mortality rates (40:51), Fort Bragg is back (50:01), and the history of Operation Homecoming 12 Feb 1973 (58:40).
Today the Late Crew reacts to Air Force deportation flights with Ravens onboard (08:00), the new Air Force dress and grooming standards (19:40), the Pentagon does away with “Identity Months” (33:22), audit results for the Government Travel Card (42:32), we play the Military Auction Game (58:04), and the history of the Yalta Conference (01:11:14).
Today the Late Crew reacts to the 1986 movie, “Iron Eagle”!
Today the Late Crew talks about how President Trump nominated a former Space Officer to be the new Air Force Undersecretary (07:25), Marines Commandant rules out beards in the Corps (21:22), a report determines that US military pay is generally competitive with the private sector (28:07), and the strange history of the “Cuckold Flag” (40:35).
Today the Late Crew talks about how the Space Force will play a role in the 60th presidential inauguration (04:31), how the Air Force will update their standards with more inspections (14:09), the Army hits 30,000 recruits already for the year (25:41), and we talk through the defining music of the Global War on Terror (39:57).
In the first episode of 2025, the Late Crew talks about the new TGL golf competition (04:05), a WW2 Army nurse turns 105 years old (19:48), how the Space Force loves the new fitness watch (23:54), the clash over psychedelic therapy in Colorado (36:04) and how space debris in Kenya lands near a village (50:33).
Today, the Late Crew talks about Trump's NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space (10:23), DOD says that most girls do not think they could succeed in the military (20:33), the Air Force names first female SERE specialist as chief master sergeant (30:57), the Space Force wants its own boot camp (41:59), and on 16 Dec 1941 Admiral Nimitz takes command of the US Pacific Fleet (58:22).
Today, the Late Crew talks about a flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system (06:47), how junior enlisted troops are set to receive a major pay increase in 2025 (14:39), physically fit sailors may be exempt from body standards next year (21:48), a new special–edition Jeep Wrangler pays tribute to the classic 1941 Willys MB (30:46), and the Treaty of Paris on December 10th, 1898 (39:26).
Today, we welcome in former Marine and retired Police Sergeant Graham Dunne! Together we decide the best Thanksgiving meal side dish, talk about Graham's career as a policeman, discuss his book “The Jagged Blue Line”, and his business at RagnarTactical.com. Then we test his true abilities as a cop by making him compete in the Police movie game! For Graham's book, “The Jagged Blue Line”, go to https://thejaggedblueline.com/. If you want to improve your shooting skills, please visit Graham's website at https://ragnartactical.com/.
Today, the Late Crew talks about how NASA is tracking a football field-sized asteroid approaching Earth (03:17), the ISS crew reported an “unexpected odor” from a Russian spacecraft (09:02), the Army put up a $15,000 reward to help find 31 pistols(19:32), a former Navy officer Steals over $850,000 in military gear (25:55), we debate which is the best Thanksgiving meal side dish (32:14), and three battles that were fought on Thanksgiving (55:49).
Today, the Late Crew talks about how Northrop Grumman eyes 2026 launch of robot-armed satellite servicer (16:43), an Air Force captain becomes the first woman in service history to receive the Silver Star (22:59), the Pentagon fails seventh audit in a row (28:48), why the Space Force has a nuclear material sniffing robot (37:54), and President Lincoln gives the Gettysburg address on 19 Nov 1863 (46:03).
Today, the Late Crew talks about how Boeing is looking to jettison the space business (10:52), what a 2nd Trump administration could mean for NASA and space exploration (16:50), Space National Guard could become reality under Donald Trump (22:50), how Colorado could lose US Space Command (26:05), Navy Rear Admiral to testify to Congress about underwater UFOs (28:52), we plat the military operation name game (40:35), and the first woman to fly a combat mission for the United States on November 15, 1994 (49:28).
Today, the Late Crew reviews how the VA's projected $15B budget shortfall doesn't exist (13:06), a VA employee's accidental voicemail to veteran prompts investigation (20:11), how Boeing overcharged the Air Force $150K for soap dispensers (27:19), a CENTCOM commander allegedly shoved airman on military flight (34:58), how the Air Force Academy got pranked by West Point (41:22), we take a Presidents and the Military quiz (44:42), and the Articles of Confederation are adopted on 15 Nov 1777 (52:03).
Today, the Late Crew reviews that the Astronauts on the ISS are braced for an urgent evacuation (10:10), a Marine sinks a boat with a Stinger ground-to-air missile while training in the Philippines (24:10), how a parked F-16 suffered $30 million in damage (37:20), spooky Military ghost stories (49:55), and the history of the B-29 “Black Week” in Oct 1943 (59:13).
I'm joined today by Former Marine Corporal and retired Police Sergeant Graham Dunne. Graham was born in Liverpool, England. His family immigrated to the U.S. when he was 10. He graduated from high school in Colorado in 1987. After a few semesters in college, he decided to join the Marines reserve as an MOS 0844 Field Artillery Fire Control. His first assignment was to the 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Colorado. He was also hired as a Deputy Sheriff. After 18 months, he applied and was accepted into the Police Department in 1994. Graham retired 25 years later in 2019. He has written a book about his Police experiences called “The Jagged Blue Line”, and he currently owns and operates RagnarTactical.com. For Graham's book, “The Jagged Blue Line”, go to https://thejaggedblueline.com/. If you want to improve your shooting skills, please visit Graham's website at https://ragnartactical.com/.
Today, the Late Crew discusses the passing of Jake's Uncle, Marines Maj Benjamin Franklin Collins III, how SpaceX caught its Starship booster with “Chopsticks” (08:12), the Navy launches an investigation into faulty welds (17:39), a Marine recruiter gets sentenced to 1 year in the brig (23:02), Miss America puts on a bite sleeve and gets a taste of military service dog training (40:34), and the history of the Marine Corps barracks bombing in Lebanon on 23 Oct 1983 (53:54).
Today's Late Crew discussions include the FAA giving SpaceX permission to launch just 1 Falcon 9 (05:40), troops at Schriever SFB have to bring their own food containers (12:42), Vietnam vets exposed to nerve agents and hallucinogens tests seek years of back benefits (23:59), 8 examples of Military dark humor (34:49), and on 8 October 1918 Alvin York single-handedly defeats a German machine gun battalion (43:24).
Today, the Late Crew discusses how a Falcon 9 sends new crew to ISS on first crewed launch from SLC-40 (06:10), a Russian fighter cuts off an F-16 during a NORAD intercept (10:30), the Marines overhaul their marksmanship training (15:33), how an Air Force special ops squadron damaged three Ospreys in five days (25:27), the USS Nautilus is commissioned as the first nuclear submarine on 30 Sep 1954 and the 1st Cav Air Mobile becomes operational in South Vietnam on 1 October 1955 (34:28).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
Military Transition Programs Focus Too Much on Higher Education, Not Enough on Jobs, Rand Report Says
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).
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).
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).
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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