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Send us Fan MailTrent sits down at AFA with 2nd Air Force Command Chief CMSgt Colin Fleck to talk about what may be one of the biggest shifts in Air Force Basic Military Training in decades.The conversation starts with legacy. Trent wears his father's jacket and talks about how one generation of service can change the trajectory of an entire family. Chief Fleck shares his own family story — grandparents who served, a father in the Army, joining after September 11th, a son who became a Marine, another who just graduated Air Force BMT, and a daughter who married an Airman.Then they get into why BMT is changing.The goal is not to trash what came before. BMT built generations of successful Airmen. The question is whether the Air Force can do more to prepare the next generation for a fight that probably will not look like Iraq or Afghanistan.That means putting the Air Force back into Air Force Basic Military Training.Instead of learning discipline, teamwork, attention to detail, and military bearing without always seeing where those skills connect to the mission, trainees are now getting hands-on mission context. There is already an F-16 on the ground. C-130s are coming. Trainees are working simulated weapons loading, cargo movement, aircraft refueling, runway repair, casualty movement, planning, risk management, debriefs, and after-action reviews.The point is not to make every trainee a maintainer, defender, or weapons troop. The point is to make them understand what it means to be an Airman first and how every career field contributes to generating airpower.Chief Fleck also explains where the culminating exercise is headed: an austere airbase environment, ground and air threats, small UAS, CBRN, limited sleep, noise, pressure, aircraft generation, cargo, refueling, and a real test of whether trainees can operate as a team.And for the NCOs waiting for these Airmen?Do not squash them.They may show up more mission-focused, more willing to plan, more curious about risk, and more proud of being Airmen than previous generations. Challenge them. Teach them. Ask them questions. And get back to the basics that can actually save lives: TCCC, small arms, CBRN, physical fitness, and preparing people to do hard things.Because as Chief Fleck puts it: Airmen joined the military to do military shit.Links:- www.bmt.projects-af.com- OnesReady.com- OperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:07 - CMSgt Colin Fleck at AFA01:08 - Why Trent Wore His Father's Jacket02:30 - Chief Fleck's Family Legacy04:45 - What the Name Tape Means05:21 - Why People Really Join07:01 - Building the Next Generation07:44 - The Moral Imperative to Prepare Airmen09:52 - Changing BMT Is Not an Indictment of the Past11:44 - So What Is Actually Changing?13:54 - Putting the Air Force Back Into BMT15:54 - An F-16 on the Drill Pad17:37 - C-130s Are Coming Too18:37 - What Training Got Rebalanced20:03 - Why MTIs Are Buying In21:54 - From the Drill Pad to the Airfield24:21 - Building a Culminating Event Airmen Earn25:40 - What NCOs Need to Do Next31:03 - What Comes Next for BMTSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Watch on Afterburn Defense YouTube: https://youtu.be/F21BnqlbCowToday we discuss the Air Force naming its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the FQ-42A Vengeance from General Atomics and the FQ-44A Fury from Anduril, plus the plan for 1,000 drones by 2032.On 14 September 2026, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced a target of roughly 1,000 autonomous combat aircraft by 2032: 500 Collaborative Combat Aircraft and 500 Massed Modular Aircraft. The F in FQ-42 and FQ-44 is deliberate. These are being designated as fighters, not surveillance drones.Vengeance has been delivered to Creech Air Force Base and has already flown in formation with the F-35 and the F-15E Strike Eagle. Fury fired an AIM-120 AMRAAM at a digital target in July with a human retaining oversight of the shot. Contract award to first flight ran about 18 months, a pace almost unheard of in defense acquisition. Have a story? Program and partnership inquiries: https://theafterburnpodcast.com/contact/

On today's podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett sits down with Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School and a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, to talk about the many ways in which the Trump administration has been remaking DoD. Some changes are announced loudly—the ban on transgender service members and the so-called “High-T” initiative—while others are taking place through quiet bureaucratic moves, like changes to personnel management. But all are combining to reshape the U.S. armed forces according to a new vision. They talk about how these changes are being implemented, what's rhetoric and what's reality, and what impact it's all having on the Department and the troops themselves.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.

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Watch on Afterburn Defense: https://youtu.be/DZTWj7NfOgcToday we discuss the SR-71 Blackbird that vanished from NASA Armstrong. Tail 844, the last Blackbird ever built and the last to fly, is gone from its display and NASA will not say where.Aviation Week: https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/nasa-quietly-removed-sr-71-storage-amid-x-plane-pushThe Warzone: https://www.twz.com/air/a-sr-71-blackbird-has-vanishedAviation Week defense editor Steve Trimble broke the story using satellite imagery showing the aircraft missing since at least 17 May 2026. Joseph Trevithick at The War Zone followed up, and NASA's response was that it has no additional information to share, while noting it continues to explore opportunities to build on that legacy. Have a story? Program and partnership inquiries: https://theafterburnpodcast.com/contact/

On April 24, 1964, Socorro, New Mexico police officer Lonnie Zamora reported encountering a strange egg-shaped craft resting in the desert, accompanied by two small figures and bearing an unusual red insignia on its side. Moments later, the object reportedly lifted from the ground with a roar and disappeared into the distance. Investigated by the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book, the Socorro incident would become one of the most famous—and perplexing—UFO cases of the twentieth century. In this episode of The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the Socorro mystery, examining Zamora's remarkable account, the physical evidence investigators documented at the scene, and the competing theories that have emerged in the decades since. We also look closely at one of the case's most intriguing details: the mysterious insignia Zamora said he observed on the craft, including the controversy surrounding its true appearance and whether this curious symbol might have held the key to solving what has often been described as one of Project Blue Book's best-documented unexplained cases. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. NEWS: Radio Waves Coming From an Alien Planet May Be a Cosmic First - The New York Times Mystery Surrounds Destruction of U.S. Spy Satellite in Orbit as Officials Assess Possible Danger to Existing Spacecraft - The Debrief   Göbekli Tepe Remains an 11,600-Year-Old Enigma—and a New Discovery is Challenging Past Views on Its Mysterious Purpose - The Debrief  Government UFO Whistleblower Claims He Knows 'For A Fact' The US Has Recovered Non-Human Craft  SOCORRO INCIDENT: The Lonnie Zamora UFO Encounter - A History  CIA: How To Investigate a Flying Saucer - CIA  DUNNING: Lonnie Zamora and the Socorro UFO - Skeptoid BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes, weekly "additional editions" of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program

We are so honored to have Air Force retired Colonel John Cluck joining us for this episode to describe for us what a miracle it was a Fly Dubai airliner filled with about 175 Israeli's landed safely in Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.  Not only does John fly the exact same type of plane for Southwest Airlines, he was based in Tabuk during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  You won't find anyone, anywhere to walk us through exactly what this was like.  Incredible.    Could I have landed that plane?  Could you?  Could we have kicked the door open or subdued the terrorist?  I'll ask it all in a complete analysis of how the heroes made this happen.    Then, our friend Gary Lezak has started a new weather business for KC area folks called www.lezakweather.com and it's really cool.  But I'll play a short clip of him telling us about how this winter make go, what the weather looks like for football in Lawrence and Columbia Saturday and get a Chiefs prediction.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.

In this episode, Mike Flynn joins Liam to break down how companies are moving from AI experimentation to measurable business value. Mike has spent more than 20 years in consulting, including nearly a decade at EY, nine years at PwC, and now leads the technology sector for EY's consulting business. They discuss why businesses need to redesign workflows around AI instead of simply adding AI to existing processes, how EY's "Design for Zero" approach works, and why AI agents are changing the economics of software. Mike also explains the real costs behind AI agents, what enterprises want from AI vendors, how AI is reshaping consulting, and why EY is investing in forward-deployed engineering. Key Topics Covered Moving from AI experiments to measurable ROI EY's "Design for Zero" approach to AI-first workflows Why per-seat software budgets break with AI agents The real cost of an AI agent task What enterprises want from AI vendors How AI is changing consulting and forward-deployed engineering Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Mike's path from the Air Force to EY and PwC 01:58 - What Mike's role at EY looks like today 03:57 - Why point solutions create "trapped work" 04:29 - From AI experiments to end-to-end transformation 07:47 - Where AI-first redesign is working today 10:00 - Why AI is breaking the per-seat software model 13:01 - The real costs behind running an AI agent 16:00 - Measuring AI spend versus business value 18:28 - How much work will AI actually take over? 20:52 - Why companies need more granular AI cost controls 25:53 - Building automated control loops for AI 31:21 - Experimenting with enterprise AI tools at scale 36:02 - Why enterprise AI adoption moves slower than personal AI 39:37 - CIOs shift from adoption to process redesign 41:29 - What enterprises want from AI vendors 45:24 - Consulting versus AI deployment at EY 46:36 - Why AI may create more consulting work, not less 49:00 - EY's forward-deployed engineering strategy 52:16 - The two qualities Mike looks for when hiring 55:33 - Why Mike does what he does Where to find Mike: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbernardflynn/ EY - https://www.ey.com/ Partner Links Upgrade your AI toolkit: https://www.theaireport.ai/ai-executive-pass Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://newsletter.theaireport.ai/subscribe Join the community: https://community.theaireport.ai/checkout/the-ai-report-welcome-gift?coupon_code=WRTH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Celebrating International Coffee Day and Discussing the Future of AI in Music** This episode of the podcast is a fun and thought-provoking conversation that covers a wide range of topics, from the importance of celebrating International Coffee Day to the future of AI in music. Jimmy and Jeana discuss their favorite national and international days, with one of them joking about the lack of a "National Silent E Day" celebration. They also delve into a fascinating discussion about the use of AI in music, with one of the guests sharing his thoughts on the topic. The conversation takes a serious turn when the hosts discuss the recent revelations about Victor Marks, a candidate running for governor, who has been accused of making insensitive comments about his past. Jimmy also discusses the importance of calling out anti-Semitism on both the right and left, and the need for politicians to be held accountable for their words and actions. In the second half of the episode, Jimmy talks to Colonel Matt Yocum, a 30-year U.S. Air Force veteran and comic book writer, about the legacy of the Iraq War and its impact on the region. They also discuss the current state of Iran and the challenges of navigating the complex Middle East landscape. If you're interested in hearing more about these topics and our engaging discussions, tune in to the full episode to learn more about the future of AI in music, the importance of accountability in politics, and the complexities of the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Anthony Dyer, a retired Combat Special Missions Aviator, joins Chris and Amy. 'I don't think Hollywood itself could write a script like what happened,' on that plane over Saudi Arabia yesterday. He shares how cockpit safety changed since 9/11 and dealing with crews when he was in the Air Force. Dyer is the author of 'Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator'

Another week, another packed slate of football on The Spread Zone.Anthony Stalter is catching fire and coming off a 6-1 week, Tim McKernon continues to dominate the board on college football Saturday's, but Rizz is still trying to find his footing on the new season as his struggles continue. On the college sides, they break down some great values in the weekend's marque matchups. First homecoming week in Columbia as the Missouri Tigers take on the red hot Florida Gators. Then up to Iowa City as the Hawkeyes play host to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Heisman frontrunner Jeremiah Smith. Will Indiana's offense get back to their national championship form against Rutgers? Plus, how to play the first leg of the Commander-In-Chief trophy as Air Force and Navy prepare for battle. Onto the NFL, the guys try to rebound after a wild week of upsets and bad bounces. First, the battle for Texas as the surpiusely terrible Texans take on the Cowboys. Is it Houston's week to bounce back? Should we expect a shootout in the Bay Area? Will Drake Maye revive his season against Josh Allen and the Bills?It's all on a new episode of The Spread Zone.LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. After more than 23 years and $1.7 trillion, America is winding down its war in Iraq, closing the last major U.S. military base today. WSJ's Jared Malsin went to Iraq and reports that while Baghdad has undergone a renaissance, behind the scenes, Iranian-backed militia groups have gained a lot of power. Plus, a state judge in New York rules that mayor Zohran Mamdani must redo the rollout of his pied-à-terre tax. And WSJ's Aaron Zitner details our latest poll, showing Americans want populist policies that defy traditional political labels. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Headlines: Republicans dragged Jack Smith back to Congress to testify about his Trump investigations, tried to catch him in a lie about attending a basketball game, and got the team name wrong — so he wasn't even at the game they accused him of attending, which is a new low for congressional gotcha moments. Meanwhile, Trump is personally handpicking the taxpayer-funded TV ads praising himself that DHS is airing before the midterms using $20 million from Customs and Border Protection funding. Trump also held a day-long AI summit he's calling "SI," had tech executives sign what he called a "morally binding" voluntary self-policing agreement, and launched America.gov — an AI-powered government website that initially answered that Trump lost the 2020 election before being updated to refuse the question entirely. Of course. Hegseth announced he's cutting over 20% of admirals and generals across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. In other news, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let deportations to third countries continue while they decide whether it's constitutional — which is the judicial equivalent of "keep doing it while we figure out if you're allowed to." The Venezuelan DoorDash driver ICE shot ten days ago, who still has a bullet in his back because ICE rushed him out of the hospital, was charged with assaulting an agent for allegedly swiping him with a side mirror while trying to drive away. California banned ICE's electric shock gloves the same week. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22 in a rare bipartisan moment overhauling college athletics and NIL rules, though it still needs to pass the House after midterms. And New York Governor Hochul called the Cornell gang rape allegations "nothing short of horrifying" and requested an independent review, as USA Today revealed Cornell received 1,200 sexual assault reports between 2018 and 2024, filed disciplinary charges in 162, and expelled only 7 people. Resources/Articles mentioned: NYT: Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel Who Charged Trump, Appears Before Congress: Live Updates Axios: Scoop: Trump's hand-picked, taxpayer-funded ads about to ramp up AP News: Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads Axios: Exclusive: Full list of attendees at White House AI lunch Axios: Trump, top AI leaders agree to voluntary ​AI ​standards AP News: Live updates: Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development The Hill: Hegseth to cut 20 percent of admirals, generals in major Pentagon overhaul Axios: Senate passes sweeping college sports package AP News: Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy AP News: New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks AP News: Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer Cornell Sun: Gov. Kathy Hochul Requests ‘Independent Review' of Cornell's Response to Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Cornell Alumni Petition: Petition · CORNELL ALUMNI SUPPORTING JANE DOE - United States Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI companies sign a voluntary accord aimed at addressing safety concerns. Cybercriminals abuse the CustomGPT feature as part of a ClickFix campaign. The FBI is urging members of ShinyHunters to come forward. A fraud campaign turns stolen credentials into job scams. Maria Varmazis has… The WaterISAC confronts persistent weaknesses. AI gives SOC teams more time at the expense of training. Two U.S. Air Force members get federal prison time over a business email compromise scheme. Our guest is Dan Ohlemeier, Senior Solutions Architect for Ready1 at Semperis, discussing crisis orchestration. That is one big pile of technical debt. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today's Industry Voices we are joined by Dan Ohlemeier, Senior Solutions Architect for Ready1 at Semperis, discussing crisis orchestration: the unsung hero of successful cyber incident response. Selected Reading Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development (NPR) OpenAI Ignored Employees' Warnings About Safely Testing A.I. Models (The New York Times) OpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face Hack (WIRED) Attackers Combine ChatGPT Feature Abuse With ClickFix to Deliver Trojan Malware (Infosecurity Magazine) ShinyHunters Defiant After FBI Calls on Members to Come Forward (SecurityWeek) From EDU Account Takeover to Job Scam Abuse: West African Fraud Actors Target Universities (Proofpoint) SpaceX's Starship returns early to Earth after reaching orbit for the first time (AP News)  WaterISAC reckons with range of threats after summer of cyberattacks (CyberScoop) AI Boosts SOC Analyst Capacity but Limits Skill Development (Infosecurity Magazine) US Air Force members given over 6 years in prison for cyber theft of more than $2 million (The Record) AI Finds a Way: The Jurassic Park Problem (Securonix) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lea Greene about her book, "Don't React, Act: Business Crisis Communication Made Simple." Lea Greene spent her Air Force career telling the truth on deadline. As a broadcast journalist for American Forces Network, she reported from Korea, Germany, Bosnia, and Iraq. She later served seven years as a base spokesperson with final release authority over worldwide RQ-4 Global Hawk operations. Today she helps business leaders stay human, think clearly, and build trust in an AI-driven world. She owns Top Ten Communication and she teaches AI to business owners, chambers, and public information officers. Her message to leaders is short. Every hard moment is a communication moment. The tools keep changing. The trust problem does not.

   We are so honored to have Air Force retired Colonel John Cluck joining us for this episode to describe for us what a miracle it was a Fly Dubai airliner filled with about 175 Israeli's landed safely in Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.  Not only does John fly the exact same type of plane for Southwest Airlines, he was based in Tabuk during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  You won't find anyone, anywhere to walk us through exactly what this was like.  Incredible.    Could I have landed that plane?  Could you?  Could we have kicked the door open or subdued the terrorist?  I'll ask it all in a complete analysis of how the heroes made this happen.    Then, our friend Gary Lezak has started a new weather business for KC area folks called www.lezakweather.com and it's really cool.  But I'll play a short clip of him telling us about how this winter make go, what the weather looks like for football in Lawrence and Columbia Saturday and get a Chiefs prediction.    And our Final Final is some sad truth about golf legend Phil Mickelson.

Send us Fan MailWhy do promising AI initiatives fail even when the technology works? Heather McLean believes the answer usually involves people, processes, leadership, and trust.Heather is an Air Force veteran, technology leader, entrepreneur, and founder of McLean Forrester. In this conversation with Joey Pinz, she shares how leading experienced teams as a 22-year-old officer taught her to respect technical expertise and earn trust instead of relying on rank. She also explains why leadership means caring for people, keeping commitments, and becoming someone others genuinely want to follow.The conversation moves into practical AI strategy. Heather outlines three questions every organization should answer before investing: Where are you now, where do you want to go, and do your leaders and employees support the change? She identifies poor governance, weak use-case selection, bad data, and unchanged business processes as common causes of disappointing AI results.Heather also discusses corporate burnout, entrepreneurial vulnerability, people-first decision-making, learning sales as an introvert, and why consistency and healthy boundaries matter.Top Three Highlights

Another week, another packed slate of football on The Spread Zone.Anthony Stalter is catching fire and coming off a 6-1 week. Tim McKernon continues to dominate the board on college football Saturdays, but Rizz is still trying to find his footing in the new season as his struggles continue.On the college side, they break down some great values in the weekend's marquee matchups. First, homecoming week in Columbia as the Missouri Tigers take on the red-hot Florida Gators. Then up to Iowa City as the Hawkeyes play host to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Heisman frontrunner Jeremiah Smith. Will Indiana's offense get back to their national championship form against Rutgers? Plus, how to play the first leg of the Commander-In-Chief trophy as Air Force and Navy prepare for battle.On to the NFL, the guys try to rebound after a wild week of upsets and bad bounces. First, the battle for Texas as the surprisingly terrible Texans take on the Cowboys. Is it Houston's week to bounce back? Should we expect a shootout in the Bay Area? Will Drake Maye revive his season against Josh Allen and the Bills?It's all on a new episode of The Spread Zone.LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In military leadership, standard doctrine and gut instincts only get you so far. The most effective commanders are those who learn to thrive in extreme uncertainty, balance high-stakes risk, and continuously evolve.In this episode, Major General (Ret) Patrick Roberson and I dive into his 35-year Army career in Special Forces: from his early foundation as an ROTC cadet at Mankato State and platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne, to commanding Third Special Forces Group. He was part of the operations dismantling the physical caliphate of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, running the Army's JFK Special Warfare Center and School, and he served as Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Special Operations Command.Whether discussing the randomness of combat, the imperative of telling truth to power, or overhauling training pipelines for modern strategic competition, Maj. Gen. Roberson emphasizes that a leader's ultimate duty is to prepare their people for uncertainty.Today's episode, sponsored by Leidos offers a masterclass in risk management, authentic command, and the realities of modern warfare.

At 500 knots each, two F-16s point straight at each other with less than a second to react, one of them upside down. That's the moment Michelle "Mace" Curran walks Dwayne through in Part 2 of this conversation, and it's just the entry point into a masterclass on what she calls "the space between": the pause between feeling fear and deciding what to do with it.In this episode:The near head-on collision during a Thunderbirds training pass, closing at roughly 1,000 mph, missing by what she believes was inches and the split-second decision-making that got both pilots through itWhy Michelle earned her call sign "Mace" (Mach at Circle Entry) by accidentally breaking the sound barrier on her second flight in Japan, and how she turned it into a badge of honorThe physical disruptor, wiggling her toes, that a flight instructor taught her to break out of over-control and hypervigilance, and the neuroscience behind why it worksWhy the Thunderbirds' hiring process (40 applicants, 3 spots, a 12-officer interview panel) weighs personality, composure, and preparation over raw technical skillHer "bubble" routine in her third year with the Thunderbirds, strict self-care boundaries that helped her show up better in a public-facing roleWhy she sees fear as a signal, not a stop sign, and how that reframe applies as much to a hard business call as it does to flying a fighter jetTime Stamps:00:00 Competence Over Noise00:33 Welcome Michelle “Mace” Curran01:32 Imposter Syndrome Pivot02:53 Bravery And Fear Reframed07:20 The Space Between12:03 Near Miss Decision Making14:54 Physical Disruptors Tool21:56 Fear Signals In The Body23:29 High Performance Discipline29:01 Hiring For Team Traits33:39 Thunderbirds Selection Process36:20 Prep Under Pressure37:13 Working Interview Signals38:32 Downtime Reveals Drive39:31 Bias and Perception Checks41:15 Women in Fighter Aviation47:13 Media Noise and Unity50:58 Leading for Bigger Impact54:56 Self Care for Performance59:06 Where to Find Michelle01:00:09 Call Sign and Failure Lessons01:04:19 Final ThanksMichelle "Mace" Curran is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who flew as a Thunderbirds lead solo and trained the incoming opposing solo pilot during her tenure on the team. Over a 13-year military career she flew combat missions and instrument approaches in extreme conditions, including a station in Misawa, Japan. She is now a keynote speaker and author of the children's book Upside Down Dreams and its sequel centered on fighter pilot call signs, and has written a book exploring fear and decision-making under pressure. She also runs corporate workshops and speaks widely on high performance, fear, and leadership.Connect with MichelleWebsite: https://macecurran.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curranLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macecurran/Connect with Dwayne KerriganFacebookInstagramLinked InWebsiteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.

Omar Elouizi joined GovClose in February 2026, started company operations in March, and won his first federal contract in June. By September, his company, Providence Federal Group, had won 12 contracts as a prime contractor.His wins include transportation, portable restroom trailer rentals, fire extinguisher services, crane repair, dock fender repair, dumpster services, and pressure washing. We break down the actual contract values, what he made on a one-day restroom rental, and how small contracts helped him build past performance in facilities maintenance and base operations.In this interview, you'll learn how Omar qualifies government contract opportunities, uses a compliance matrix to prepare proposals, finds opportunities before the RFP, builds relationships with government buyers, and selects subcontractors. We also discuss small business set-asides, teaming agreements, and the bidding pipeline behind his first 12 wins.Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certificationOur students learn the government contracting skills to :1. Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government.2. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector.3. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––RESOURCES MENTIONED––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Providence Federal Group — https://www.providencefederalgroup.com/Connect with Omar Elouizi on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-elouizi-67487619aSAM.gov — https://sam.govUSAspending.gov — https://www.usaspending.govGovClose — https://www.govclose.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ABOUT RICK HOWARD––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Rick Howard is a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel and former DoD acquisitions officer who managed over $82 billion in federal contracts. He is the founder of GovClose and the DoD Contract Academy, with 400+ graduates working as government contract consultants, federal account executives, and business owners winning federal contracts.Rick Howard expresses his opinions as a former government contracting officer and presents public data on government contracts that he analyzes. GovClose makes no guarantees whatsoever about federal spending data or government contracts.Government contracting data changes constantly, and we make no claims of perfection when presenting data. All data can be looked at from different angles, and it is up to the viewer to do their own research, their own data analysis, and decide if government contracting is for them.Disclaimer: This video reflects Rick Howard's personal opinions and independent analysis of publicly available government data. It does not represent an official position, endorsement, or statement of the U.S. Air Force or the Department of Defense.

Cristina Gomez reviews the latest UFO / UAP news and covers the congressional source statement vetting UFO a whistleblower, his Air Force records from the Nellis Test Range, AARO's findings, and James Fox's push for whistleblower immunity. Plus, researcher Nathaniel Gillis on why UFOs may look different on camera than to the human eye, abduction accounts, and the Skinwalker Ranch hitchhiker effect. To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/GwDUrdE0S94Visit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co00:00 - UFO Whistleblower 00:44 - The Congressional UFO Source01:58 - UFO Witness Records Revealed04:04 - AARO's UFO Files Speak04:59 - The UFO Case They Believe06:19 - UFOs Look Different on Camera07:56 - Same UFO, Different Beings09:58 - UFO Truth Under Oath? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

Another week, another packed slate of football on The Spread Zone.Anthony Stalter is catching fire and coming off a 6-1 week. Tim McKernon continues to dominate the board on college football Saturdays, but Rizz is still trying to find his footing in the new season as his struggles continue.On the college side, they break down some great values in the weekend's marquee matchups. First, homecoming week in Columbia as the Missouri Tigers take on the red-hot Florida Gators. Then up to Iowa City as the Hawkeyes play host to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Heisman frontrunner Jeremiah Smith. Will Indiana's offense get back to their national championship form against Rutgers? Plus, how to play the first leg of the Commander-In-Chief trophy as Air Force and Navy prepare for battle.On to the NFL, the guys try to rebound after a wild week of upsets and bad bounces. First, the battle for Texas as the surprisingly terrible Texans take on the Cowboys. Is it Houston's week to bounce back? Should we expect a shootout in the Bay Area? Will Drake Maye revive his season against Josh Allen and the Bills?It's all on a new episode of The Spread Zone.LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SpaceX launches Starship into orbit for 1st time — largest rocket ever built notches key milestone on dramatic Flight 14 test (03:31) First Space Force guardians graduate from Army jungle school in Panama  (11:50) Air Force retires original Compass Call after more than 40 years of operations  (21:19) Huddle Up for Peter Berg's World War II Epic The Mosquito Bowl (27:15) https://lateforchangeover.com/ #lateforchangeover #veteranvoices #militaryeverything #militarypodcast #space #spaceforce #airforce #army #navy #marines #coastguard #militaryhistory #militaryhumor

On March 16, 1967, all ten Minuteman missile sites assigned to Echo Flight near Malmstrom Air Force Base lost strategic alert within an estimated 10 to 40 seconds. The missiles were not launched, destroyed, or detonated. But a documented Cold War failure had taken an entire flight off alert almost at once.Captain Eric Carlson and First Lieutenant Walter Figel were on duty when paired No-Go indications appeared across the flight. Air Force, Ogden, Boeing, and Autonetics investigators examined power systems, guidance data, and shared logic pathways. The sites returned to alert without replacement equipment at the launch facilities, pointing toward a transient common-mode event rather than ten independent permanent failures.The official 1967 history said UFO rumors around Echo had been disproven. Decades later, Figel said a guard had reported a large round object near a launch facility. Robert Salas separately described an alleged Oscar Flight incident involving guards, a reported object, and missile faults. The available record does not establish Oscar as a second verified ten-missile shutdown.A 2025 report that Pentagon investigators identified a classified EMP test as an explanation offers a serious conventional lead. But the public material in this record does not include the dated, site-specific documentation needed to close the causal chain.What is established is narrow and consequential: ten Echo sites lost strategic alert together, recovered without launch-facility equipment replacement, and left investigators without an identified initiating field source.This podcast uses artificial intelligence in its research, writing, production, and narration. Episodes are editorially reviewed before publication.#TheConspiracyFilesWithPaigeCarter #DocumentedColdWarMilitaryIncidentAndDisputedUfoC #MalmstromAirForceBase #EchoFlight #OscarFlightYES OR NO: Does the available evidence identify what caused Echo Flight's ten-site No-Go event???????????

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened up 135-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 47,767 on turnover of 10.4-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday as investors reacted to speculation (推測) that rising US Treasury yields (美國公債殖利率) and international crude oil prices could push America's central bank to hike interest rates as it seeks to battle inflation. Koo says America is showing "goodwill" over the late delivery of F-16Vs Defense Minister Wellington Koo says the United States is "showing goodwill (善意)" over the late delivery of F-16V Block 70 fighter jets and two sides are still in talks over the matter. The statement comes after the first two of the 66 F-16Vs Taiwan purchased departed from the U-S on August 17 and reportedly remain in Hawaii. According to Koo, the contract for the fighter jets did not include financial penalties (罰款) for late delivery - meaning Taiwan will not receive financial compensation (賠償). The Air Force spent 247.2-billion N-T between 2020 and 2026 to procure 66 new F-16V Block 70 jets from the U-S. The jets were originally scheduled to all be delivered to Taiwan by the end of this year. MOL to extend paid marriage leave to 14 days The Ministry of Labor will be extending paid marriage leave (有薪婚假) from eight to 14 days from tomorrow. According to the ministry's Department of Labor Standards and Equal Employment, the change was proposed through amendments to the Regulations of Leave-Taking of Workers and is has undergone a seven-day public notice period. The department says for the additional days - from the ninth to the 14th day employers are still required by law to pay wages (工資), and after making those payments, the employers can apply to the government for subsidies. The expanded leave will apply equally to Taiwanese and foreign nationals as long as they are covered by the Labor Standards Act. However, migrant domestic helpers and live-in caregivers are not be eligible because they are not covered by the Act. NKorea Rejects SKorean Findings on Mine Planting The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rejected South Korean findings that North Korea likely planted the land mines (地雷) that injured three South Korean soldiers last week. She threatened to retaliate if the South fires at North Korean troops conducting border fortification work. The statement by Kim Yo Jong came after South Korea's military on Monday announced a preliminary assessment that the blasts were caused by North Korean mines following a joint inspection with the U.S.-led United Nations Command. South Korean Defense Minister told lawmakers Tuesday that North Korea's placement of the mines likely violated the armistice agreement (停戰協定) that ended fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War. DRC ebola cases surpass 8,000 The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed (超過) eight thousand for the first time, with nearly four thousand deaths recorded — almost half of them outside health facilities. Chris Ocamringa in Kinshasa says the Health Ministry's latest assessment shows the outbreak has reached seven provinces, with three of the worst-affected areas also engulfed by the war between M23 rebels (叛軍) and government forces. C*OUTRO That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We break down the 24-20 loss at Alabama-Birmingham and look ahead to Saturday's service academy showdown at Air Force. Navy travels to Colorado Springs for the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. All-time Navy great and College Football Foundation Hall of Fame inductee Chet Moeller is our Alumni Spotlight segment guest.

Most Americans can name every branch of the military. Not many can tell you what separates them. In this episode, I break down all seven branches of the US military in plain English: what they do, what they stand for, and where their mottos and war cries actually came from.   Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (00:45) - The Army (01:58) - The Marine Corps (03:28) - The Navy (04:22) - The Air Force (05:15) - The Space Force (05:58) - The Coast Guard (06:39) - The National Guard   About the Show On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. Resources & Links Get help with your VA claim: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/claim Download a free copy of my book: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/free-book Sign up for free webinar trainings: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/register Get an intro to recommended VA agents/lenders: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor Apply for The War Room Mastermind: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application Join our investor list: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investors Guide to raising capital: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/capital-raising-guide   Connect with David Pere Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Frommilitarytomillionaire?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pere/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/militaryrei TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire   Produced by ⁠UNFLTR

In this special crossover episode, Joe Crane turns the tables to interview Air Force veteran, financial coach, and MILMO® founder Lacey Langford for her annual birthday show. Tune in as Joe dives into Lacey's experiences to explore how her money mindset has evolved over 15+ years from fear to complete confidence, her personal spending philosophies, and the invaluable entrepreneurial lessons she has learned. Episode Resources:  MilMoneyCon MILMO About Our Guest    Lacey Langford is an Air Force veteran, military spouse, speaker, and financial coach who changes people's lives from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it. She's an Accredited Financial Counselor® with over 15 years of financial planning, counseling, and coaching experience. Lacey's the founder of MILMO®, a community dedicated to helping the U.S. military with personal finance. She's the host of the MILMO® Show, a podcast that helps the military community make, save, and invest money wisely. Lacey is also the founder and CEO of MilMoneyCon™️, a national conference for financial professionals united by military service. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   If you're looking for a positive sign toward homeownership, this is it. That's because Navy Federal Credit Union's Homebuyers Choice loan has downpayment options as low as zero percent with no required private mortgage insurance. These benefits make homeownership more achievable for their members. Learn more here.    Terms and conditions apply. Loans subject to approval and eligibility requirements.  At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.  

U.S. and U.K. officials are saying very different things after five men were arrested in an alleged terror plot outside Britain's Fairford Air Base, which is used by the U.S. Air Force. Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now."The Free Press" columnist Arthur Brooks argues that caring for an aging parent doesn't have to be a burden. "The Free Press" is owned by CBS News' parent company Paramount Skydance.Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."

Cristina Gomez reviews the latest UFO / UAP news and covers a former Air Force intelligence specialist saying the government holds recovered UFO craft, Ross Coulthart's warning about a UFO file leak and new orb account, the 40 pages in the David Grusch lawsuit, and the Air Force confirming weapons in orbit. To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/QHYAA9ESV3wVisit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co00:00 - The UFO Answer Nobody Expected00:32 - UFO Whistleblower Says Yes02:03 - Half The UFO Secret Is Out03:22 - No UFO Plan Exists04:58 - The UFO Leak Is Coming05:47 - UFO Orbs Never Released06:30 - 40 Hidden UFO Pages07:56 - Denied, Now Confirmed In Orbit Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

Send us Fan MailA Tech Sergeant makes a call that feels right and gets punished for it anyway: an Airman has an off-base counseling appointment that costs money to cancel, but the squadron has a mandatory formation. When leadership says “everyone means everyone,” do you protect the Airman or protect the standard? We start there, then pull the thread all the way through what accountability really looks like in the Air Force when a direct order and human reality collide.From that fan mail, we jump into the debate that lit up the comments: do first sergeants actually need to exist at the squadron level, or has the Air Force built a dependency that lets NCOs and senior NCOs avoid the hardest parts of supervision? We talk morale, discipline, commander awareness, separations, treatment team meetings, and the “single point of contact” argument, then challenge whether those duties are truly unique to the diamond or just centralized by habit and policy. We also get blunt about the places we already have for accountability and advocacy, like IG and EO, and why “people problems” keep getting passed uphill.Then we go tactical: how to respond to paperwork, when to go to ADC, what a strong rebuttal includes, and why the EPB has to measure how leaders take care of Airmen, not just operational output. We even debate bigger structural ideas like shifting Chiefs away from squadron-level roles and rebuilding leadership responsibility from the ground up.Subscribe, share this with a supervisor or a shirt, and leave a review if you want more honest conversations like this. Where do you stand: keep the diamond as-is, or train leaders so the job becomes optional?

In this episode of Feel Free Again, host Cole James sits down with Tasha Carroway — a 20-year Air Force veteran, EMT, certified life coach, and Grief Recovery Specialist who has walked through more loss in a single year than most people face in a decade.In the same year she lost her husband of nearly 20 years to cancer, Tasha also lost her grandmother and her stepfather — on top of military retirement, relocation, and a change of churches. Underneath it all was a quieter grief almost no one names: the loss of identity, of who she was and the future she'd planned. She and Cole talk about how grief compounds, why looking "fine" can hide how much you're carrying, how military and first responder culture trains you to suppress, and why the Grief Recovery Method reaches the losses other programs miss.Whether you've looked like you were doing fine when you weren't, or you're wondering who you are after a major loss, Tasha's story is a reminder that both grieving and becoming can be true at once.

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Elizabeth Musselman, an Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Fellow, about the unrecognized evolution of veteran caregiving and the hidden burdens placed on military children.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestElizabeth Musselman is a military caregiver and a 2026 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellow. In this role, she works with policymakers, Special Operations families, and veteran-serving organizations on the mental health needs of children living in veteran caregiver homes, a population largely absent from current policy and program design. Her advocacy focuses on the intergenerational effects of combat injury, including how a veteran parent's symptoms shape a child's development, attachment, and role in the family. She is a member of the Hidden Helpers Coalition and delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Elizabeth Dole Foundation National Convening in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth previously built a career in finance and technology and earned her J.D. before becoming the full-time caregiver for her husband, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, and raising their three children in the home his service shaped. Links Mentioned in this Episode Elizabeth Dole Foundation WebsiteMCON Health SummitElizabeth on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Youth Who Support Veterans. Caregiving youth often make sacrifices to provide care for family members who are ill, injured, elderly, or disabled. This course acknowledges the contributions of these youth caregivers, goes into the scope of the problem, and offers some solutions.You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-youth-who-support-veterans Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) welcome Yusuf In The BUILDING of the Relationship Status Podcast for a bonus crossover episode covering podcasting, dating culture, and a deep rewatch of a 1990s Black cinema classic. Yusuf shares the origin of his seven-year-old show, launched in 2019 with co-founder CL after an earlier coaching podcast attempt, and traces its breakout moment back to a viral clip involving Cocktails with Kiki and Medina and a discussion about "flying somebody out." The conversation moves into a pointed critique of Tinder, OkCupid, and Plenty of Fish as subscription-driven businesses rather than matchmaking tools, along with the generational shift from Facebook to Instagram to TikTok and its effect on how younger daters learn relationship habits. Yusuf also recounts a personal story about flying to meet a woman he had only FaceTimed, illustrating his argument that physical attraction cannot be judged through a screen.The back half of the episode is dedicated to A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, the 1996 film starring Martin Lawrence and Lynn Whitfield, with debate over whether Darnell or Regina King's character functions as the true protagonist, Lynn Whitfield's calculated pettiness as Brandy, and Regina King's Air Force training informing her response to an onscreen hostage situation. The group also touches on Bobby Brown and Tracy Morgan's supporting performances before landing on a 3.5-out-of-5 consensus rating. The episode closes with Ode recounting an underwhelming Marlon Wayans stand-up set built around jokes about his feud with 50 Cent, and Mo discussing the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ahead of its Steel Ball Run arc premiering September 25th, alongside Yusuf's Patreon and an upcoming Singles Game Night event on October 25th.Social Media: @Relstatpodcast Website: Relationshipstatuspodcast.comConnect with the Snerdy Crew: Watch, Listen, or Sponsor the show: ⁠https://beacons.ai/blackandsnerdy⁠⁠

President Trump rejected Iran's latest ceasefire proposal but says he remains open to talks, as questions grow over whether there is any realistic path toward ending the war.British police arrested five men on suspicion of preparing an attack near a military base used by the U.S. Air Force, as investigators work to determine whether a foreign government was involved.And President Trump's fight with the press continues even after a judge restored White House access to three banned outlets, raising questions about whether the battle is costing him the media coverage he normally seeks.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Tina Kraja, Kelsey Snell, Mohamad ElBardicy and Ally Schweitzer.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and Patrick Murray.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.(0:00) Introduction(01:57) Trump Rejects Iran's Ceasefire(05:35) UK Foiled Plot On US Base(09:19) Trump Press Corps FightSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including President Donald Trump rejecting Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while expecting new negotiations and keeping further military strikes on the table, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns Iran's economy could collapse within two weeks; five suspected terrorists arrested over an alleged van-bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford, the U.S. Air Force base in Britain used for strikes on Iran, as investigators examine a possible connection to the Iranian regime; the growing epidemic of adult children cutting off their parents as TikTok algorithms, therapy culture, expanding definitions of trauma, and the "no contact" movement transform family estrangement into an act of self-care; and much more. #rubinreport #iranwar #trump #terrorism #nocontact #daverubin

Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches get into the Ground Truth documentary controversy and the growing fight over what happened at Takur Ghar.The crew's position in this episode is pretty simple: the documentary is not out yet, so the evidence still has to speak for itself.Aaron explains why he is refusing to get dragged into character attacks, anonymous DMs, off-the-record conversations, or internet games designed to turn disagreement into personal warfare. If the documentary team believes it has evidence that changes the long-standing account of John Chapman's actions, then release it. Put the timestamps up. Put the ISR up. Put the claims next to the supporting evidence and let people examine it.Truth should not need a hype campaign.That leads into Aaron's exchange with the Ground Truth account after he posted a reel about Jason Cunningham. Aaron says his reel was based directly on Cunningham's Air Force Cross citation, which describes repeated exposure to enemy fire, moving casualty collection points, continuing treatment after being mortally wounded, and helping get ten gravely wounded Americans to lifesaving care.Peaches reads the citation on the episode.The crew also digs into what they see as a recurring problem in the way Air Force operators are discussed: reducing a combat controller to “the JTAC,” questioning why a medic was not treating casualties during an active firefight, or judging a career field you have never actually done.Then they turn the lens the other direction and make the same point about SEALs. Service rivalry is one thing. Mocking operators who died during a dangerous maritime boarding is something else entirely.The larger message is consistency:Critique claims.Critique evidence.Critique framing.But stop pretending you understand every other career field from the outside looking in.And if you say you have the full video?Release the documentary.Links:OnesReady.comOperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:01:05 - Welcome Back to the Team Room01:33 - Operator Training Summit Updates04:58 - The Comment Sections Are a Dumpster Fire05:25 - Why Ones Ready Is Getting Dragged Into This07:42 - Truth Should Not Need a Defense09:32 - Why Aaron Won't Engage Off the Record13:21 - Not Everyone Wants to Relive the Event16:07 - Jason Cunningham's Air Force Cross Citation19:18 - Does the Problem Run Deeper Than One Claim?20:21 - JTAC Is Not the Entire CCT Job23:08 - Stop Pretending You Know Everyone Else's Job24:09 - The SEAL Maritime Boarding Example26:14 - SEALs Became Victims of Their Own Marketing27:43 - Critique the Claims, Not the People30:35 - What Video Does the Documentary Actually Have?32:25 - If You Edit the Video, Expect the Same Questions33:24 - Social Media Is Still a Dumpster Fire35:23 - Wrap-Up and New MerchSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Brad Young spent six years in the Air Force as a Korean linguist, including time at the National Security Agency in Hawaii, before an inter-service transfer put him in Army warrant officer flight school. He flew the AH-64D and then the AH-64E for just shy of 17 years across four combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, and retired in 2025 out of 5-17 Air Cavalry in Korea. His unit at Fort Lewis was the first to receive and combat deploy the Echo model.Brad's book "Full Blooded Apache: An Attack Pilot's True Story of Family, Faith and the Fight" https://amzn.to/4hOLb1j0:00 The most feared helicopter in the world0:48 From Air Force linguist to Apache pilot4:37 9/11, a schoolteacher, and four recruiters8:58 The DLAB: learning a made-up language11:25 Korean linguist at DLI and NSA Hawaii13:16 How a Google Earth search ended in a kill cam16:51 Crossing over to Army aviation22:45 Army aviation paths and flight school24:38 The dunker and stress inoculation30:01 TH-67 primary and the airframe selection board34:09 Please bless daddy to get Apaches34:47 AH-64D vs AH-64E: what the Echo changed40:55 APKWS and the counter-drone fight43:19 Drones hunting helicopters44:34 The Apache 30mm and its new proximity fuze48:30 FPV drones vs helicopters49:40 Staying over the shoulder of ground forces50:57 Hit twice near Jalalabad53:18 The round that nearly brought him down55:02 Counter tech and the 3 to 1 advantage57:25 Two cockpits that can't see each other59:52 Flying night combat through one eye1:03:00 Front seat vs back seat sensors1:04:48 Why he wrote Full Blooded Apache1:07:20 Four Hellfires in eight minutes1:12:55 Wrap-up Have a story? Program and partnership inquiries: https://theafterburnpodcast.com/contact/

## MONDAY MADNESS — September 28, 2026The home team is back, and apparently Monday decided subtlety was unnecessary.We have **a LOT** to talk about today with the midterms getting closer and the political world doing what it does best: producing more material than any reasonable person could possibly consume before lunch.We'll get into **Chamath's take on Obama's, shall we say… shitty AI opinion**, plus what the larger AI conversation is getting right, wrong, and hilariously confused.We've also got:- Updates and discussion around the **reported thwarted terror attack involving a U.S. Air Force base in the UK**- Some fun clips because we cannot survive entirely on impending doom- Midterm politics, messaging, strategy, and whatever fresh insanity arrived overnight- And **EPIC RANTS** from some truly spectacular women who apparently woke up and chose verbal violence. Respectfully.☕ **CLASSROOM RULES:** Debate is welcome. Different opinions are welcome. Being obnoxious is not. Please be kind to each other in the chat. We have a moderation team keeping things civilized-ish.

Kyle Knopp has spent 18 years working around some of the most advanced military aircraft in the world. In 2017, while driving to work at Hurlburt Field within the massive Eglin Air Force Base complex, he saw something he says he will never forget.A silent, dark triangular craft was hovering at tree height near the flight line. No engines. No obvious propulsion. Three faint lights at the corners. And then it simply disappeared.What followed was years of searching for answers.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Salla, Kyle discusses his background with the U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Martin and the Space Force, his attempts to report the encounter, his communications with figures in the UAP community, and his investigation into advanced aerospace patents and alleged TR-3B technology.The deeper Kyle looked, the more convinced he became that what he witnessed may not have been extraterrestrial at all.Could some of the mysterious black triangles reported around military installations actually be classified human technology? Kyle further believes reports of covert operations out of Eglin involving flying triangle craft by veterans such as JP are very credible.Kyle doesn't ask anyone to simply believe him. His message is much simpler: look at the evidence, ask questions, and “trust but verify.”Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More. Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Today, Les, Jamil, John, and Andy examine the latest twist in U.S.-Iran negotiations after reports emerged that the Trump administration rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on terms resembling a version of the JD Vance MOU from mid-June. The administration has since rebuffed the overture, signaling confidence that a stronger deal is within reach, while Iran's economy continues to buckle under sustained sanctions pressure and economic squeeze. Adding intrigue to the moment, a suspected Iranian-linked plot targeting a U.S. Air Force base in the United Kingdom may have shaped Tehran's calculus in floating the offer when it did.Is Tehran's proposal a genuine opening or a pressure play designed to buy time? What would a credible Iran deal actually require, and is the administration close to achieving one? Could the reported attempted attack on a U.S. Air Force base in the UK signal that Iran is simultaneously pursuing diplomacy and covert escalation?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.@lestermunson@JohnCLipsey@jamil_n_jaffer@AndyKeiserLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/8P0-u7fzwns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Monday News with the Fearsome Foursome, James, Glenn (still in Kansas City after the Illuminati economy conference), and Dwayne sit down with Ruston mayoral candidate William Faulkner (vs 12-year incumbent Ronny Walker) for a full-show town hall. They clear the Sound and the Fury, "Parker," and "Field father" gags, then get into Faulkner's Air Force contracting and Treasury Office of Financial Research path home, the Lincoln Parish Park trailer romance, and a tornado bond with James's old neighbors. Dwayne's Chair Force parallel and "big little town vs growth" sports-car question lead into a Rust Town naming pop quiz, Made-in-Ruston jobs for tech grads already here, LA Tech's presidential retirement and the summer restaurant crash, and Glenn's Waffle House Index FEMA lore (plus James's Superdome theory). Then comes a long honest fight over a public pool, year-to-year capital budgets, and why Ruston still lacks a multi-year capital improvement plan. Faulkner would knock the Flock cameras down for privacy, beef police starting pay off about $38k, and try volunteer park patrols after Huckleberry. They dig Walker's headcount claims, "communication controls imagination," AI as staffer not mayor (Grok agents eating the file-clerk job), Friday-agenda records traps, stacked sales taxes, and Faulkner's solemn promise of two town halls two months before any tax election. A Milton Friedman AI fact-check fail, a capitalism sequel tease, the I-20 bridge flag, Maple Street energy at PJ's Exit 33, and Legal Tuesday tomorrow close it out. Don't miss it!

On this episode, we're joined by John Reese.  Dr. John E. Reese III is co-founder of QuantaSure, a communications platform designed to protect organizations with quantum-resistant encryption for secure communications now and into the future. A serial entrepreneur, John is also a dentist and U.S. Air Force veteran who served with Air Force Special Operations Command during Operation Desert Storm. He went on to build and sell two successful dental practices and launch an international company that designs and deploys mobile medical and dental clinics. John lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife, Beverly, and they have four grown sons and three granddaughters. www.QuantaSure.com Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you're interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.   

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports an air base at the center of a U.K. terror probe had been used by the U.S. Air Force during the Iran war.

Brian Bloom has spent his career in front of and behind the camera as an actor, voice actor, and screenwriter. Mitch Hall served as a Navy SEAL with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group and later worked as a technical advisor and producer in film and television. For more than five years they have run the Ground Truth investigation into what happened on Roberts Ridge. In this last installment, they explain what it took to get back on top of Takur Ghar. They wrote to the Taliban, got permission, and spent a day on the summit testing sight lines and lighting. They also sat with men from the villages below who fought in the battle. From there we worked through the footage, the red-on-red question, and the documents behind the Medal of Honor upgrade. They laid out years of outreach to the Air Force and others who chose not to participate. They also addressed an upcoming feature film based on a version of events they say their findings contradict. The conversation ends on heroism, blame, and why the truth still matters after 25 years. Ground Truth Documentary: https://www.groundtruthdoc.com/ Today's Sponsors:  Ridge: One thing to pack, five ways to power! You can find Ridge's Power Bank at Best Buy or our listeners can get 10% off at https://www.Ridge.com by using code "clearedhot" at checkout. Spartan Forge: https:www.spartanforge.ai

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