America’s Frontlines

By Tom Sheffield

”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operato... more

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The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

America’s Frontlines episodes:

January 16, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 16 January 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip explore how U.S. military integration and decentralized command overwhelmed Chinese-supplied defenses during the Venezuelan operations capturing Nicolas Maduro and his wife - highlighting why propaganda systems often collapse under real combat pressure
The colonel delivers another healthy dose of humor to help keep our spirits up and I have to say they are pretty good
Bradley Burlingame is our primary guest and he talks about his challenges, recovery and becoming the "Great Awake Coach"
General Chris Petty presents this month's Battle of the Month which really changed how the world looked at America afterwards
Of course we get our regular dose of military history which happened around this date to help us stay sharp and appreciate our country and the world today
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1h 2min
January 14, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 14 January 2026
In this episode:
Drawing on decades of military experience, Colonel Denny and Skip examine calls for mandatory service—asking whether it truly strengthens combat readiness, or misunderstands what makes an effective, professional fighting force
Colonel Denny and Skip tackle a week of rising tension—from legal battles over a massive Islamic development in Texas, to Israel preparing a renewed Gaza offensive, and Russia firing a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile near NATO’s border—highlighting the domestic, regional, and global flashpoints converging at once
The colonel delivers more of his one liners to lighten the scene
Our primary guest is Steve Goreman who discusses climate change and current changes in both policies and our military around it
Of course we get our regular dose of military history
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom, this time around some very special air craft
Skip Coryell is interviewed by the colonel and we get some more insight into this very interesting marine
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58min
January 09, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 09 January 2026
In this episode:
Today, Colonel Denny and Skip break down China’s near-monopoly on pharmaceutical ingredients, antibiotics, and clinical trials—and ask why America allowed its most vital medical supply chains to fall under the control of its top global adversary
Colonel Denny and Skip discuss some of the significant news events going on right now
We get to enjoy a couple of one liners to lighten the mood a bit
Mark Northrup, mayor of a local city in Michigan as well as retired Coast Guard officer, talks about "Sea Cadets" which is the equivalent to JROTC programs as well as discussing help with VA benefits and some issues veterans deal with from serving our country
Our border specialist and Marine veteran Gil Maza talks about the ICE situation and announcing some new programming he has launched
Of course we get our regular regiment of military history to help us remember our heritage
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1h 4min
January 07, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 07 January 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip analyze Ukraine’s expansion of “long-range sanctions,” targeting Russian offshore oil platforms in the Caspian Sea and cutting off millions in revenue that fuel Moscow’s invasion and military operations
Colonel Denny and Skip dissect a turbulent week on the world stage—from sweeping U.S. criminal charges against Venezuela’s regime, to deadly unrest shaking Iran, Israeli strikes against Hezbollah amid a fragile ceasefire, and Prime Minister Netanyahu declaring a new front against Islamist persecution of Christians—revealing how power, ideology, and accountability are colliding worldwide
We get another dose of humor to help us keep sane
Congressman and retired Marine General Jack Bergman is our primary guest and he has a very interesting conversation with the colonel around current events
Of course we get more military history to make sure we remember how we got we where we are
Retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some interesting insights into how things are going to change around satellites starting this year
And Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts reviews Navy's performance at the Liberty bowl as well as an in-depth review of all the Service Academy football teams performance in 2025
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1h 2min
January 02, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 02 January 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip discuss ICE’s role in stopping transnational crime and human exploitation, arguing that a nation of laws must support those enforcing them—and hold leaders accountable when ideology undermines public safety
Colonel Denny goes over some of the news impacting our daily lives in this new year
We also get some fresh one liners to start 2026 off with
Our primary guest is fellow West Point graduate Matt Hayes and the colonel and he discuss the situation we are faced with in today's world and hopes for the future
Navy Veteran Theresa Robinson interviews another female veteran providing us insight into her time serving in the US Air Force
Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep us sharp
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54min
December 31, 2025America's Frontlines Podcast 31 December 2025
Happy New Year!
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip explore the moral core of America’s way of war—why ethics, restraint, and the Law of Armed Conflict are not weaknesses, but essential to legitimacy, honor, and long-term strategic success
In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a volatile global moment—from a Houthi terror leader threatening escalation against Israel and the U.S., to Zelenskyy weighing a nationwide referendum on Trump’s peace plan, Russia scrambling to catch up in drone warfare, and Nigeria signaling openness to continued U.S. counterterror strikes—revealing how rapidly the world’s security landscape is shifting
We get our normal dose of one liners from the colonel to lighten the scene
Our guest is Maggy Smith, wife of retired Air Force veteran, from the Warrior Trail Foundation whom is also training for an amazing event coming up in April
Of course we have our military history refresher to make sure we remember key events
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers his end of the year warrant wisdom
Football cohost Quinton Roberts reviews the Army bowl game results and gives us his predictions on this weekend's Navy Liberty Bowl appearance
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58min
December 26, 2025America's Frontlines Podcast 26 December 2025
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip discuss a quiet revival in American higher education, where civics, founding principles, and Judeo-Christian values are returning—offering hope that students may once again learn why America is worth understanding, defending, and preserving
The colonel goes over some of the big news stories impacting our lives
We get another healthy dose of humor from the colonel to keep us laughing
Our guest is Jena Wilmers, whom founded the American Legion post Denny belongs to, where she talks about her service time and some of the great things she is doing to help make America great
Diane Raver from the Garden State Film Festival joins the colonel and reviews the movie of the month
Of course we get our military history refresher course to keep us sharp
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44min
December 24, 2025America's Frontlines Podcast 24 December 2025
Merry Christmas to everyone!
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip break down ISIS’s transformation from a Middle East caliphate into a global online insurgency, using viral propaganda and lone-wolf attackers to exploit the Gaza war and reignite jihadist terror
Colonel Denny and Skip examine a week of decisive U.S. action—from massive retaliatory strikes on ISIS in Syria and a historic military buildup off Venezuela, to border security gains at home and Europe launching a claims commission against Russia—highlighting how power, accountability, and deterrence are reshaping the global order
We get some season specific one-liners from the Denny as well as one from Roland to bring us some additional merriment
The primary guest is Paul Beran from the Veteran Legacy Network who talks about what it is all about and how it is set up to help veterans out
Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep us sharp including how chivalry was alive even in WWI
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers his warrant wisdom
A special report from retired General John "Dragon" Teichert is given about how the program to protect Santa and his reindeer was developed
And Quinton Roberts talks about the upcoming bowl games for Army and Navy
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1h 10min
December 19, 2025America's Frontlines Podcast 19 December 2025
In this 50th episode:
Drawing on decades of military experience, Colonel Denny and Skip discuss Trump’s national security reset—scaling back Europe’s dependency on U.S. forces and redefining American leadership around strength, selectivity, and national self-interest
The colonel and Skip cover some of the pressing news stories impacting our lives right now
Colonel Denny delivers more of his humor to help keep us in a festive mood
Our primary guest if fellow West Pointer Matt Hayes where the colonel and Matt discuss celebrating Christmas in the military
Retired Army General Chris Petty presents the "Battle of Trenton" and the importance it played in our revolution
And we get our regular dose of military history to make sure we remember key events in our history
Don't miss tuning in to next week's 51st podcast which will be our Christmas show. I am not sure what Denny has planned but if it is anything like what he did during his 18 years of Frontlines of Freedom shows, you can't miss it.
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58min
December 17, 2025America's Frontlines Podcast 17 December 2025
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip expose a troubling series of preventable Navy aircraft losses, revealing failures in leadership, training, and maintenance—and why restoring combat readiness and accountability is critical to protecting lives and mission success
The colonel and Skip go over some of the high profile news stories impacting our lives
Colonel Denny delivers some more of his humor to keep us smiling no matter what is going on
We get our normal dose of military history to keep us smart
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby talks about Air Forces One and what is going on with keeping it in the air
Of course Football Co-host Quinton Roberts and the colonel go over the Army Navy game from this past weekend, what an awesome game played by both teams
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1h 1min

FAQs about America’s Frontlines:

How many episodes does America’s Frontlines have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.