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U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Bowes, 169th Fighter Wing commander, hosts this episode of the Swamp Fox podcast, providing an update on the new Deployable Combat Wing (DCW) construct and what its implementation will look like at the wing level. He also speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bowen and Tech. Sgt. Eric Brumbalow about the 5/6 Council's upcoming event featuring a special guest speaker, and sits down with Chief Master Sgt. Kenny Monroe to discuss the College Assistance Program and how Airmen can take advantage of available education benefits.

U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Renbarger, 169th Fighter Wing deputy commander, updates Swamp Fox Airmen and speaks with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina, about his priorities for the South Carolina National Guard. Additionally, 2nd Lt. Joshua Spense, the family day project officer, gives an update on what to expect during family day, and Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bowen, the wing command chief, shares details about his planned all-call for Airmen.

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Bowes, 169th Fighter Wing commander, provides updates for Swamp Fox Airmen and speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bowen, the wing command chief, about the standards and readiness review requirement. He also speaks with STARBASE Swamp Fox about their STEM program for 5th grade students, and the upcoming summer camp schedule. We also hear from Dr. Nicholas Thomas, the 169th FSS Family Readiness Programs manager, about all the benefits his program can provide to Swamp Fox Airmen, past and present!

Join the 29th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice in San Antonio on Saturday, March 22, and march alongside the Local Grand Marshal: Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gil Coronado and Chávez Family Grand Marshal Teresa Delgado Chávez, granddaughter of César E. Chávez. Morning speakers will begin at 9 a.m. The march will begin at 10 a.m. from the steps off the intersection of Guadalupe and Brazos next to Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St. in San Antonio, and continue to Hemisfair. Celebration at Civic Park at Hemisfair will immediately follow the march with guest speakers and entertainment by Mariachi...Article Link

In this episode, U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Bowes, wing commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, sits down with key leaders to discuss critical updates and upcoming events for our unit. Col. Sean Renbarger, deputy commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, joins the conversation to break down the details of our upcoming exercise and what Airmen should expect. Senior Master Sgt. Tim Urch, safety superintendent, provides an important safety briefing regarding concerns at the front gate. Airman 1st Class Celina Armstrong, an intelligence analyst, delivers the latest intel update, keeping us informed on emerging threats and operational awareness. Lastly, Master Sgt. Justin Cayton, recruiting flight chief, shares exciting details about the upcoming Top Gun Drill Meet at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, highlighting the competition and our team's preparation. Stay tuned for these important updates and more!

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Bowes, commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, joins us to discuss the upcoming 3rd Go event, the planned exercise in March, and to introduce Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bowen.

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Bowes, the commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, discusses the DEOCS survey results and speaks with retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Dean Widener, who is visiting the base this upcoming drill to discuss benefits for Airmen. Bowes also highlights award winners across the organization.

Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes blasted the FBI for their handling of the New Year's Day attacks, particularly early comments on whether they were acts of terrorism, saying, “we don't really need an FBI if that's the way they're going to behave.” Nunes explained how he thinks President-elect Donald Trump's national security team will reform the agencies. Additional interviews with former FBI Agent Jonathan Gilliam and retired Air Force Col. Rob Maness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the Cold War, Air Force Col. Harry Shoup was one of the commanders in charge of an early warning radar system based in Colorado. It had been set up to detect a possible soviet missile attack on the United States. In this animated conversation from our colleagues at StoryCorps, three of Shoup's children recall a surprising phone call their dad received back in 1955. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

During the Cold War, Air Force Col. Harry Shoup was one of the commanders in charge of an early warning radar system based in Colorado. It had been set up to detect a possible soviet missile attack on the United States. In this animated conversation from our colleagues at StoryCorps, three of Shoup's children recall a surprising phone call their dad received back in 1955. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Arizona GOP Rep. Andy Biggs gave his thoughts on the Hunter Biden pardon, saying the “biggest surprise” was that “they did the pardon so early.” He added that there were still opportunities for accountability and investigations into the Biden family. Additional interviews with retired Air Force Col. Rob Maness and Dr. Holly Lucille, ND.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 2780 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about U.S. Air Force pilot Col. Ernest Leo De Soto and his remains that were returned home after a 55 year delay. The featured story appeared on the … Continue reading →

We are excited to share this episode on the extraordinary lives of military children who have been recognized as the 2024 Military Child of the Year recipients from the Air Force, Army, National Guard, and Space Force families. Join us as Noelani, Allison, Caleb and Taylor share their incredible stories of resilience and appreciation growing up in military families.    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Edwards Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.edwardsspouses.com/.    Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:    Resources:    Operation Homefront  https://operationhomefront.org/    Military Child of the Year Award Recipients  https://operationhomefront.org/2024-military-child-of-the-year-award-recipients/    Bio:  Noelani is Operation Homefront's 2024 Military Child of the Year® for the Air Force.  The 16-year-old aspiring composer and performer is a junior at Brennan High School in San Antonio, Texas.  Noelani is the daughter of Gail and Air Force Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez, a Purple Heart recipient who served for 29 years and retired in July 2021. Gail died in 2016 in a terrorist attack at the Brussels airport, which left Noelani, then 9, her dad, and three siblings seriously injured.  As a military child who experienced six permanent changes of station, Noelani's world was broadened.  “It's amazing to be able to make friends from various places in the world and share our experiences,” she said.     Allison is Operation Homefront's 2024 Military Child of the Year® for the Army.  She learned the value of empathy and began envisioning her future as a pediatric surgeon when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 13. Allison, 18, is a senior at Grafton High School in Yorktown, Virginia.  She is the daughter of Maria and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Candelario, whose military service spans 26 years across the Army, Marines, and Air Force Reserves. Currently serving in Kuwait, Sgt. Maj. Candelario has been deployed for a total of seven years of Allison's life. Her brother also serves in the Army, highlighting a strong family tradition of military service.  Allison was a freshman when her journey from breast cancer patient to survivor began. The experience, she said, became the foundation of her commitment to shaping a kind, compassionate future.     Caleb is Operation Homefront's 2024 Military Child of the Year® for the National Guard.  He is 19 years old and holds a love of science that has propelled him to already complete three years of college, first at community college then at University of Colorado Boulder (CU), as well as conduct a humanitarian project in Nepal.  He is the son of National Guard Col. Shawn Hatch and Army veteran Marie Hatch. His mother served five years before honorably discharging in 2005 as a captain from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. His father has served since 1999. Caleb has an older sister and a younger brother and sister.  Caleb's resiliency has shown through the difficulties of 38 months of parent deployments along with his handling of medical issues – being diagnosed with diabetes and celiac disease. His interest in science has helped him cope with his health hardships.     Taylor is Operation Homefront's 2024 Military Child of the Year® for the Space Force.  Taylor, 18, is the daughter of Space Force Col. Mia Walsh and Air Force veteran Mark Walsh. Mark retired as a lieutenant colonel in 2014 from the Air Force after 18 years of service, choosing family stability over continued deployments and separations. The Walsh family has experienced six permanent changes of station throughout their military journey.  Currently, Taylor's mother is serving in Los Angeles, California, while her father stayed in Arlington, Virginia, so Taylor could finish school. She is a senior at Washington-Liberty High School. Taylor has enjoyed growing roots in Arlington, a city that is home to many service members and their families.    Full biographies can be found at https://operationhomefront.org/2024-military-child-of-the-year-award-recipients/. 

Defense One's Audrey Decker speaks to America's Chief of the Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman; and Defense One's Lauren Williams interviews Air Force Col. Michelle Idle, deputy commander of Space Systems Command. You can also watch either of these interviews on Defense One's events page, here.

Episode 2744 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Air Force COL James Fleming and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. The featured story comes from The U.S. Department of Defense website and was titled: Medal … Continue reading →

Episode 2742 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Air Force Col. Joe Jackson and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. The featured story comes from The U.S. Department of Defense website and was titled: Medal … Continue reading →

_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _ In this episode, we honor U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black for her historic role as the first female AC-130H Spectre navigator to open fire on enemy targets in combat. Dubbed the "Angel of Death," Black's story exemplifies the courage and resilience of women in the military – especially those in combat roles. We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers during the Cold War era, when policies began to change and women increasingly held administrative, technical and medical positions within the military. KOREAN WAR Anna May Hays Eileen Collins Capt. Della H. Raney Col. Ruth A. Lucas VIETNAM WAR Mary Therese Klinker Adm. Michelle J. Howard Diane Carlson Evans Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris

Episode 2720 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Air Force Col. Merlyn Dethlefsen and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. The featured story comes from The U.S. Department of Defense website and was titled: Medal … Continue reading →

Episode 2717 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Marine Corps Vietnam Air Force Col. William A. Jones III and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. The featured story comes from The U.S. Department of Defense … Continue reading →

In our last edition of "Veterans Chronicles," we learned about the World War II service of U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Peterburs (Ret.). He told us all about escorting U.S. bombers into Germany, strafing Luftwaffe airfields, and shooting down a highly decorated German ace before getting shot down himself on the very same mission. Please be sure to listen to Part 1 of his story.But the story of Col. Peterburs goes well beyond World War II. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Col. Peterburs takes from his quiet desk jobs in the Air Force after World War II to being back in the P-51, providing close air support to American forces during the Korean War.Later on, Peterburs tells us all about his service in Vietnam, the critical role he performed there in air traffic control, and the very close call he endured during the Tet Offensive. Finally, Peterburs tells about the commmand that he's most proud of from more than 36 years in uniform.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, the 169th Fighter Wing commander, speaks about his priorities and important updates for Swamp Fox Airmen in the South Carolina Air National Guard during the Fox Chatter podcast.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jared Hutchinson, commander of the 414th Combat Training Squadron, U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Andrle, commander of the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Royal Air Force Wing Commander John Cockroft, the Officer Commanding of 1 (Fighter) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom and Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Damien Fairhurst, commander of the RAAF task unit here participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 speak at a press conference during at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2022. The press conference was held to provide public knowledge about the mission of Red Flag-Nellis 22-1. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)

Chief Master Sergeant Bentivegna: “Why The Identity Portion Is So Important To Us.” This episode is coming from Orlando, Florida, from the sold-out Space Power Conference, the first solely dedicated to United States Space Force Guardians. To understand why this is a Space Force milestone Laura Winter speaks with Chief Master Sgt. John “B-9” Bentivegna and Space Force Association President and CEO Air Force Col. (Ret.) Bill “Hippie” Woolf.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, the 169th Fighter Wing commander, speaks about his priorities and important updates for Swamp Fox Airmen in the South Carolina Air National Guard during the Fox Chatter podcast.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, the 169th Fighter Wing commander, speaks about his priorities and important updates for Swamp Fox Airmen in the South Carolina Air National Guard during the second episode of the Fox Chatter podcast.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, the 169th Fighter Wing commander, speaks about his priorities and important updates for Swamp Fox Airmen in the South Carolina Air National Guard during the first episode of the Fox Chatter podcast.

Check out our recent podcast with 140th Wing Commander, U.S Air Force Col. Jeremiah “Weed” Tucker where we discuss his background, his career as a fighter pilot, his family legacy, his vision for the 140th Wing's future and more!

In this episode of the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, host Mike Glover sits down with retired Air Force Col. Kim Campbell, the only woman pilot in her squadron and the hero behind a legendary A-10 landing. During a mission over Baghdad 20 years ago, Kim's aircraft was shot, and she managed to bring it back to the ground safely despite having lost power steering and other controls. Mike chats with Kim about the harrowing experience, what was going through her mind in those moments, and how it felt to land the plane. Join us for an inspiring and gripping conversation about persistence and resilience on this episode of the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter: IG: @blackriflecoffeepodcast Twitter: @brccpodcast Kim “KC” Campbell IG: - @kchawg987

Bishop talks with Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about the growing opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies and the importance of focusing on the a digital  bill of rights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support

Bishop talks with Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about the growing opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies and the importance of focusing on the a digital bill of rights.

Bishop talks with retired Air Force Col.  Mark Hurley with reaction to recent bank failures, COVID-19 impacts and the need for an understanding of our digital identity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support

Bishop talks with retired Air Force Col. Mark Hurley with reaction to recent bank failures, COVID-19 impacts and the need for an understanding of our digital identity.

Bishop talks with Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about recent discussions of books and gets into the need for a digital bill of rights

Bishop talks in studio with retired U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about his experience with the COVID-19 vaccine mandates and what the military needs to start thinking about when discussing reinstatement and readiness.

It has been the talk of everyone for over a week now...these balloons...what are they, from where did they originate, and are we safe? Most feel that we aren't getting all the answers we need. On today's program, retired Air Force Col. Brian Searcy shares from both his vast military experience, and also from his organization (The Paratus Group) that specializes in situational awareness. Also in this episode, Bob Shettler shares the news of the return of the Veritas Forum to Gainesville's Reitz Union.

At 76 years old, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Herman Cole will tell you he's experienced things that most people will never. When he was in high school, he marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “As a child in Charleston, I saw the Ku Klux Klan come out and burn crosses in front of my neighbor's homes,” Cole said. Growing up in the segregated deep South, he witnessed to horrors of racism firsthand, but at a young age, he realized the power of unity. “When I was in third grade, my aunt was an elementary school teacher and they would plan trips to Charleston Air Force base,” Cole said. He tagged along on one of those trips and saw Black and white people getting along, a rarity in 1954. “It was not something you saw,” Cole said. That trip to the Air Force base changed Cole's perspective and his life. It's part of the reason he's been able to build relationships and rise through the ranks in the Air Force during his 26-year military career. After high school, Cole attended Tuskegee University and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force. His military assignments took the Vietnam War veteran all over the globe, from London to Saudi Arabia. When he retired in 1994, he held the rank of full colonel. But his service did not end there. Since 1994, Cole has served on numerous community and civic boards, taking up roles like chairman on the Board of Directors of Parrish Medical Center and president of the Titusville Rotary Club. In 2019, he created the Humanity Task Force for Social Change. “I see us reverting back to the ‘50s and ‘60s, so I formed this Humanity Task force,” Cole told News 6. His focus now is to continue his service in his community in Titusville, where he's currently running for city council. This Juneteenth, Cole's mission spans beyond just service—he wants to share his knowledge with the next generation in hopes of getting closer to equality for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE BIG NEWS THIS WEEK WAS THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS AND JOINING US TO RECAP THE RESULTS AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT MOVING FORWARD IS RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE COL. JIM WAURISHUK, CHAIRMAN OF THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL) REPUBLICAN PARTY AND FORMER WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STAFFER.

WE CONTINUE OUR MIDTERM ELECTION RECAP WITH RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE COL. JIM WAURISHUK, CHAIRMAN OF THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL) REPUBLICAN PARTY AND FORMER WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STAFFER.

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Col. James Cleet, Wing Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing, in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 7, 2022. Cleet shares how the people you deploy with are important and how the history of war can teach us about the importance of peace. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

WITH SO MUCH INSANITY GOING ON IN THIS COUNTRY, WE DECIDED TO HAVE A “STATE OF THE NATION” DISCUSSION TODAY. JOINING US TO GIVE HIS INCREDIBLE INSIGHTS AS TO WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING IS (RETIRED) U.S. AIR FORCE COL. JIM WAURISHUK, CHAIRMAN OF THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL) REPUBLICAN PARTY AND FORMER WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STAFFER.

In 1953, intelligence officer and U.S. Air Force Col. William Odell wrote an unpublished essay entitled "Planet Earth: Host to Extraterrestrial Life." Although the Air Force had cleared the essay for public consumption, writer, UFO investigator and retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Donald Keyhoe, among others, was afraid the essay would cause too much of a stir if released to the public. The essay suggested that the explanation behind the flying saucer mystery was simple: extraterrestrials were colonizing Earth because their planet was dying. Support this podcast: UFO - Extraterrestrial Reality • A podcast on Anchor Link to my Youtube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Link to FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Maj. Donald Keyhoe: Flying Saucers From Outer Space - Chapter XIII (nicap.org) Link to article about reconstructed essay: Col.O'Dell_&_Invasion_of_Earth.pdf (nicap.org) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-quirk/support

In 1953, intelligence officer and U.S. Air Force Col. William Odell wrote an unpublished essay entitled "Planet Earth: Host to Extraterrestrial Life." Although the Air Force had cleared the essay for public consumption, writer, UFO investigator and retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Donald Keyhoe, among others, was afraid the essay would cause too much of a stir if released to the public. The essay suggested that the explanation behind the flying saucer mystery was simple: extraterrestrials were colonizing Earth because their planet was dying. Support this podcast: UFO - Extraterrestrial Reality • A podcast on Anchor Link to my Youtube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Link to FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Maj. Donald Keyhoe: Flying Saucers From Outer Space - Chapter XIII (nicap.org) Link to article about reconstructed essay: Col.O'Dell_&_Invasion_of_Earth.pdf (nicap.org) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-quirk/support

Sixteen different experts and officials joined us to discuss the war in Ukraine, cyber warfare, the challenges posed by China, and much more from this year's Defense One Technology Summit. Guests include:  Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks (at the 0:55 mark); Stephen Wood of Maxar Technologies and Aric Toler of Bellingcat (@ 4:27); Dave Frederick of U.S. Cyber Command (@ 15:25); Dmitri Alperovitch and retired U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Rogers (@ 17:53); Neal Higgins, Deputy National Cyber Director for National Cybersecurity (@ 25:39); Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR (@ 29:30); Former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach and Gilman Louie, the former CEO of In-Q-Tel (@ 33:33); U.S. Air Force Col. Wallace Turnbull, Deputy Director of Space Systems Command's Space Systems Integration Office (@ 35:17); Mark Lewis, Executive Director at the National Defense Industrial Association's Emerging Technologies Institute (@ 39:32); Wesley Kremer, President of Raytheon Missiles & Defense (@ 44:52); Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio (@ 46:46); Mark Munsell from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (@ 52:00); And Michael Brown of DIU (@ 54:51).

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial. OUR GUEST Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady. She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky" RAPID FIRE Space Force National Guard Marines love of Ranger panties Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.

Col Terry Virts is one of the most interesting and accomplished people in the world. Terry is an Air Force COL, Commander of the International Space Station, Author, Photographer, Director, and Entrepreneur. In addition to all of those things, Terry managers to give his time freely to people, which makes him the very best of what a Renaissance Man can be. Terry has an innate ability to think at the very highest level, but communicate at a level the rest of us can comprehend.  He cares that we learn, experience, and understand the things he understands. Our conversation with him was one to remember, and it will be one for you as well. 

Col Terry Virts is one of the most interesting and accomplished people in the world. Terry is an Air Force COL, Commander of the International Space Station, Author, Photographer, Director, and Entrepreneur. In addition to all of those things, Terry managers to give his time freely to people, which makes him the very best of what a Renaissance Man can be. Terry has an innate ability to think at the very highest level, but communicate at a level the rest of us can comprehend.  He cares that we learn, experience, and understand the things he understands. Our conversation with him was one to remember, and it will be one for you as well. 

Jill Nelson reports on the effort to evacuate children from Ukrainian orphanages; Mary Reichard talks to retired Air Force Col. John Venable about military aid to Ukraine; and Kim Henderson meets a family with conjoined twins. Plus: commentary from Steve West, tea atop Mt. Everest, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a network of investors who have provided fourteen million dollars of growth capital since 2018 to entrepreneurs who show and share Jesus through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota, a two-year, accredited, on-campus program for the study and application of Scripture. Students Start here. Go anywhere. Grounded in God's Word. More at flbc.edu.

Really the civics lesson in all of this is we must be active locally to keep the election working as the Founding Fathers has envision. I mean seriously how are you going to get an elected official to admitt the system that elected them is flawed?

Peter, Shyloe and Gabe hear startling revelations as they compare two UFO incidents, 40 years apart, both involving the U.S. Air Force, where audio recordings may be the most important part of the evidence.The show opens with a sizzle reel of astounding audio recordings made nearly 40 years apart; one in the woods of Rendlesham Forest in the U.K. in 1980 and the others by fighter jet pilots encountering UFOs that were released by the Pentagon in 2021.  The events in Rendlesham Forest were captured by U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Halt, deputy base commander of RAF Bentwaters, near Woodbridge, Suffolk using a handheld recorder. The remarkable 18 minutes of audio allows listeners to hear in real-time Halt leading a group of military police and soldiers from the base as they search the woods of nearby Rendlesham Forest for signs of a crashed aircraft, only to encounter something that seems otherworldly instead.Stunningly, the encounter, the tape recording and Halt's subsequent report – the now famous Halt Memo – were largely ignored the U.S. military, who passed the incident off to their counterparts at the U.K. Ministry of Defence.Sounds Interesting interviews Halt and plays his hair-raising original audio recordings as he details how he naively trusted his superiors, only to be betrayed. He confesses that the UFO encounter still haunts him.We also hear from Nick Pope, a former civilian investigator with the ministry who examined the case and concluded the audiotape was a very important part of the evidence.Pope also compares the Pentagon's handling of the jetfighter cockpit recordings to the way they treated Halt and his taped evidence. The Pentagon has been widely lauded for showing “transparency” for releasing the fighter jet recordings, and admitting they have no idea what the pilots encountered.But Canadian researcher and ufologist Chris Rutkowski – who has donated more than 30,000 of his UFO investigation files to the University of Manitoba – shares a startling revelation in his interview about the Pentagon transparency theory. The Curious Case of the Rendlesham Tape is a real whodunit played out in sound that will leave you asking: What do your ears believe?

Join Robert Child for a conversation with retired Air Force Colonel and author Mark Vlahos about his book, Men Will Come. Vlahos spent 29 years in the Air Force. His freelance writing career started in 1994 when he was a Major stationed at the Pentagon. He published his first two articles in the Washington Times Saturday Civil War page. In 2015, he self-published his first book Winfield Scott's Vision for the Army. Purchase this book and help support your local book store at the link below. USA Shop https://bookshop.org/lists/books-from-authors-on-point-of-the-spear-podcast UK Shop https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-from-authors-on-point-of-the-spear --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-child/support

Jack is joined by the chair of the Central Kentucky Veterans Committee Nick McManus and gold star parent retired Air Force Col. Mark Roland.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Retired U.S. Air Force Col. DeDe Halfhill   A retired colonel, who is described by bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown as a leadership hero and “a total badass,” talks about her work as a military leader and “Dare to Lead” facilitator, sharing examples of how she has helped people identify emotions and combat feelings of shame and stigma.   “I think the first thing we have to do is we have to get really comfortable with identifying it, right? Not just brushing those shame experiences, those shame feelings, that feeling of stigma under the rug. We have to start bringing it into the light.”   Learn more about: Dr. Brené Brown's books, “Dare to Lead” and “The Gifts of Imperfection,” and her audio program, “The Power of Vulnerability” Dr. Susan David's work on emotional agility DeDe's current read, “What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing,” by Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry Snoop Dogg's speech thanking himself Disruptive Storytelling with Military Changemakers is a bi-weekly podcast presented by Partners in PROMISE, a nonprofit dedicated to Protecting the Rights Of Military children In Special Education (P.R.O.M.I.S.E.). This season of the podcast is sponsored by the Modern Military Association of America with music by Stephen McDonough.   Want to tell your Disruptive Story? Connect with Partners in PROMISE: info@partnersinpromise.org    Or follow us: Facebook - @partnersinPROMISE Instagram - @partnersinpromise Twitter - @PartnersinPROM1 thepromiseact.org

Five months after the high-stakes local election in Southlake, the city is gearing up for yet another contentious vote. One of the school board members who supported the diversity plan, retired Air Force Col. Dave Almand, is stepping down, and the battle over diversity programs is at the center of the fight to replace him. But he's far from the only leader to leave a role in public schools this year following attacks from parents opposed to what they see as the quiet creep critical race theory. For this special bonus episode, we sit down with a panel of four educators from across the country who've come under fire, including James Whitfield, the first Black principal at a high school a town over from Southlake, whose school board has begun a formal process that could lead to his termination. The educators discuss how the anti-CRT movement is driving them out of their careers—and away from their students.

(RETIRED) U.S. AIR FORCE COL. JIM WAURISHUK, CHAIRMAN OF THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL) REPUBLICAN PARTY AND FORMER WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STAFFER JOINS US TO DISCUSS EVERYTHING GOING ON IN THE NEWS: FROM THE CORONAVIRUS AND TALKS OF RENEWED MANDATES, TO THE SOUTHERN BORDER CRISIS, TO THE INEPTITUDE OF THE BIDEN ADMINSTRATION.

WE CONTINUE OUR CONVERSATION WITH (RETIRED) U.S. AIR FORCE COL. JIM WAURISHUK, CHAIRMAN OF THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL) REPUBLICAN PARTY AND FORMER WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STAFFER.

This episode we're going to share a few of the more memorable exchanges from this year's Tech Summit, including Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks; Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Dennis Crall; Director of the Space Development Agency Derek Tournear; Brian Weeden of the Secure World Foundation; Kelly Hammett, of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate; Air Force Col. Eric Felt, the Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate; Mieke Eoyang, who is the Pentagon's Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy; Ylli Bajraktari, Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence; and the NSA's Director of Cybersecurity Rob Joyce. To watch any of these interviews in video, go here. Or read a transcript of this episode here.

Even for the government, the Defense Department's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is a complicated apparatus. It's goal is ultimately to ensure that DOD agencies can be reasonably sure their data held by contractors and subcontractors is secure. Central to CMMC is a group known as the Accreditation Body. Joining the Federal Drive with an update, the chairman of the Accreditation Body Board of Directors, retired Air Force Col. Karlton Johnson.

Do we need to fail forward as part of innovation? Is AFSOC the air arm of SOCOM or the SOF arm of the Air Force? Join SOFWERX director and retired MC-130 pilot Air Force Col. Leslie Babich with Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Greg Smith and Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish as they discuss SOFWERX's mission of being a bridge for bringing industry-leading innovation to the warfighter.Leslie explains the three pillars of SOFWERX's teamwork strategy; discovering new technology, engage and create solutions between industry and the warfighter, and accelerate the delivery of the technology to the operator. Additionally, she discusses transition strategies from military to civilian life. We know you'll enjoy hearing this conversation about bringing cutting edge technology to the special operator.

In this episode, we are speaking to CNN Analyst and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton. The real world and the cyber world are converging. Criminal elements are increasingly turning to cybercrime. And nation-state hackers continue to look for what is next. @ 34:49 Leighton says: "We will know that the Chinese, the Russians, the North Koreans, even the Iranians are going to continue to be active in cyberspace. They will take advantage of new work modes that may outlast the coronavirus pandemic. And those new work modes lead to new vulnerabilities. There's new vulnerabilities will lead to new methods of exploitation by these and other bad actors." Also, Trend Micro research uncovers geopolitics and cyber attacks against the oil and gas industry. RESOURCE LINKS: Trend Micro research on Geopolitics and Cyber Attacks: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/internet-of-things/drilling-deep-a-look-at-cyberattacks-on-the-oil-and-gas-industry Col. Cedric Leighton on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cedricleighton/ SecureWorld Remote Sessions daily briefings: https://www.secureworldexpo.com/resources?cat=remote-sessions Deep dive Web Conferences: https://www.secureworldexpo.com/resources?cat=web-conferences The SecureWorld Sessions is a cybersecurity podcast that gives you access to people and ideas that impact your career and help you secure your organization.

This week, we get hyped for our road trip to see the #NoOffense crew, DJ tries out some of his own brand of trivia, and we make contact with Ashton Kutcher! Thank you all so much for listening, we love you! -Beth and DJ Questions we missed this week: What did critics dub the glitchy USB "plug and play" feature of Windows 98? What film's D-Day landing was so real the Department of Veterans Affairs set up an 800 number to assist vets experiencing flashbacks? What nation did Volkswagen's first New Beetle roll off the assembly line in? What U.S. senator was the subject of Air Force Col. Curt Brown Jr.'s excited report: "Let the record show, John has a smile on his face"? Earn while you listen with Podcoin! Available on Android and iOS. New users get 300 Podcoins on us by using promo code: Untrained Wanna send us something? Now you can! Our mailing address is: The Untrained Eye P.O. Box 6225 Sun City Center, FL 33571 Our recommendations/show we mentioned this week: Faves Of Our Lives Twitter: @thefavesofourl1 Oz 9 Twitter: @Oz9podcast InnerCirclePN.com CivilizedCreatures.com If you love our intro and outro music, please visit Cullah.com Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter We have stickers and buttons! DM our socials or send an email to untrainedeyepod@gmail.com and we'll send you some

In December 1955, the menacing red phone on Air Force Col. Harry Shoup's desk rang. But it wasn't the Pentagon – no four-star general either. It was a tiny voice asking for Santa Claus. What happened next would kick off one of Colorado's most-beloved Christmas traditions.

Scott's Veterans Day special, featuring sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier, NAS Norfolk, NAS Oceana, and retired Air Force Col. Rob Maness.

President of the United States Barack Obama was sworn into office for his second term as President and Commander in Chief on Monday, Jan. 21. Obama, the 44th President, took the opportunity at his swearing in and later on at his Inaugural Ball to thank service members for their sacrifice. His appearance at the Commander in Chief's Inaugural Ball was marked by current service members, Gold Star Families, Tuskegee Airmen and wounded warriors that enjoyed incredible musical performances and a five foot tall cake, baked my Duff Goldman of "Ace of Cakes." See more about the DoD's support of the inauguration here: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0113_inauguration/ In response to ongoing violence in neighboring Syria, the U.S. has deployed two Patriot Missile Batteries to Turkey as a larger group of NATO forces. Joining the U.S. service members will be missile defenders from Germany and The Netherlands. Read more about it here: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=118797 January is National Blood Donor Month and the Department of Defense is working to raise awareness about the Armed Services Blood Program. Air Force Col. Richard McBride, director of the Armed Services Blood Program was interviewed by the Pentagon Channel about the differences between civilian and military blood programs, and how you can donate. This mission is one which we should all promote or take part in. The blood stays in the military blood system and heads out to military hospitals around the world and to our brothers and sisters on the front lines. Find out how and where to donate here: http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/ Defense Secretary Leon Panetta visited troops and International Security Assistance Force Allies throughout Europe in what is likely be his last trip abroad as the Secretary of Defense. While on travel, he continued to build relationships with our allies and took some time to impress future recruits. See more from his trip here: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0113_panetta1/