Carry On Podcast with Brad Colbert

Brad Colbert, Generation Kill, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, China, Greenland, Military Analysis, Geopolitics

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert examines three major strategic developments that are reshaping global security—but asks a more important question:

Did these decisions actually change reality on the ground?

In this week's SITREP, Brad analyzes the latest negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, China's formal purge of two senior People's Liberation Army commanders, and the new U.S.–Denmark–Greenland defense agreement. Each story demonstrates the same principle: political announcements only matter if they produce measurable operational results.

Military strategy isn't judged by headlines—it's judged by outcomes. Throughout this episode, Brad explains how to evaluate major geopolitical events using measurable operational standards instead of political rhetoric.

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Ukraine, NATO, Monroe Doctrine, South America, Geopolitics, National Security, Military Strategy, Carry On Podcast

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert examines one of the biggest questions in American foreign policy today:

Is the United States becoming isolationist—or is it simply changing how it projects power?

In this week's SITREP, Brad breaks down three major developments that reveal a broader shift in American strategy. Rather than retreating from the world, the United States appears to be restructuring its role by asking Europe to assume more responsibility for conventional defense, expanding economic influence in Venezuela, and strengthening security partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Military strategy is about more than troop numbers. It's about where a nation chooses to invest, which alliances it strengthens, and how it applies economic, diplomatic, and military power to achieve long-term objectives. Brad separates verified facts from public claims, identifies what remains unknown, and explains what to watch as these developments continue to unfold.

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert examines three major military developments that all point to the same underlying problem: command and control. From Syria's integration of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, to a military mutiny in Niger, to Xi Jinping's continued purge of China's senior military leadership, this SITREP explores how military organizations succeed—or fail—when trust inside the chain of command begins to erode.

In this week's SITREP, Brad breaks down the facts behind each story, separates confirmed reporting from speculation, and explains why these events could have long-term consequences for global security, counterterrorism, and the balance of military power.

• Syria's integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and what it means for the fight against ISIS

Military strength isn't measured only by tanks, aircraft, or missiles. It also depends on leadership, trust, logistics, and the ability to execute decisions under pressure. This episode explores why those human factors may be the deciding element in tomorrow's conflicts.

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Brad Colbert, Generation Kill, U.S. Military, Military Readiness, Ukraine War, Drone Warfare, NATO, Abrams Tanks, Military Analysis

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert examines three stories that reveal a much larger problem facing the United States: readiness.

A U.S. armored brigade struggles against experienced Ukrainian drone operators during a major NATO exercise. A $533 million artillery production project delivers zero accepted 155mm projectile bodies. And one of America's aircraft carriers completes an extraordinary deployment while another is diverted from the Pacific to sustain operations in the Middle East. These aren't isolated headlines—they're different symptoms of the same strategic challenge.

Military superiority isn't just about having the world's best equipment—it's about integrating technology, sustaining industrial production, and maintaining global readiness over time. Brad breaks down why these three stories matter and what they tell us about the future of modern warfare.

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert breaks down one of the most important geopolitical developments that almost nobody is talking about: a new Saudi Arabia–Turkey–Pakistan defense agreement and what it could mean for the balance of power in the Middle East. Could this become a regional NATO, or is it simply a political statement? Brad explains what the agreement says, what it doesn't say, and why the Houthis may have already tested its credibility.

Brad also examines the growing concern over America's missile inventories after recent operations in the Middle East. He explains why wars are won by industrial capacity as much as battlefield success, how missile stockpiles are replenished, and why production speed could become America's biggest strategic vulnerability in a prolonged conflict.

Finally, the episode explores North Korea's expanding military cooperation with Russia in Ukraine, what Pyongyang is learning from real combat, and why those battlefield lessons could have lasting consequences far beyond Europe.

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Brad Colbert, Generation Kill, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Drone Warfare, Ukraine, Military Analysis, Geopolitics

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert examines one of the biggest questions in modern warfare: if Iran suffered major strikes against its missile infrastructure, how was it still able to launch another wave of attacks just days later?

In this week's SITREP, Brad explains the critical difference between damaging a military capability and defeating it. Using newly available reporting, he breaks down Iran's missile recovery, the ongoing diplomatic pause, America's rapidly shrinking interceptor stockpiles, and why the next phase of the conflict may depend more on logistics and politics than bombs alone.

From missile warfare and defense spending to autonomous drones and industrial capacity, this episode explores the realities of modern conflict beyond the daily headlines.

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Brad Colbert, Generation Kill, Ukraine War, Robot Warfare, Drone Warfare, Modern Warfare, Military Analysis, Autonomous Weapons

Ukraine, Russia, Military Technology, NATO, Robotics, Black Sea, Amphibious Assault, Geopolitics, Carry On Podcast

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert examines one of the most significant battlefield innovations of the Ukraine war: an unmanned surface vessel deploying an armed ground robot onto Russian-held territory. While the tactical outcome remains unclear, the strategic implications could reshape amphibious warfare and modern military doctrine for decades.

In this week's Carry On Podcast SITREP, Brad explores how Ukraine is combining air, sea, and ground robotics into a single combat architecture, why autonomous systems are transforming warfare, and what NATO, Russia, and the United States should be learning from the conflict. He also breaks down Ukraine's evolving strategy in Crimea, the campaign against Russian logistics and energy infrastructure, and what a realistic Ukrainian victory could look like in the years ahead.

The future battlefield may not begin with soldiers storming the beach. It may begin with machines.

If you're interested in Generation Kill, modern warfare, Ukraine, Russia, drone warfare, military technology, Marine Corps doctrine, geopolitics, and national security, subscribe for weekly SITREP briefings and long-form military analysis from Brad Colbert.

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Congress, Israel, NDAA 2027, Iran, Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East, Military Analysis, Geopolitics

In this week's Carry On Podcast SITREP, Brad "Iceman" Colbert breaks down one of the biggest defense stories almost nobody is talking about.

Congress quietly prevented a public vote on the proposed U.S.–Israel Defense Technology Initiative inside the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). What does the legislation actually do? Why was the amendment blocked? And what could it mean for America's military, defense industry, and long-term strategic independence?

Brad also examines the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East, including:

This episode delivers a fact-based military and geopolitical analysis without partisan talking points, focusing on strategy, military capability, national security, and global stability.

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Recon Marines, Marine Corps, Military History, Leadership, Modern Warfare, Special Operations, Carry On Podcast

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert returns for the final installment of this special three-part AMA series, answering some of the most thoughtful and challenging questions submitted by listeners. Drawing on decades of experience as a Marine Recon veteran, Brad shares his perspective on combat, leadership, moral injury, military history, modern warfare, and life beyond the battlefield.

• Coping with moral injury and life after combat

From moral injury and battlefield leadership to military history, reconnaissance, combat vehicles, and the future of warfare, this AMA covers the questions that service members, veterans, and military enthusiasts ask most.

If you're interested in Generation Kill, Marine Corps history, Recon Marines, military leadership, modern warfare, combat ethics, Iraq War history, and geopolitical analysis, subscribe for weekly SITREP episodes, AMAs, and long-form conversations with veterans, military leaders, and subject matter experts.

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Generation Kill's Brad "Iceman" Colbert sits down with former Marine Recon officer Andrew Priddy for one of the most inspiring conversations ever featured on the Carry On Podcast.

Andrew's story is one of extraordinary resilience. A former Marine reconnaissance platoon commander, six-time cancer survivor, and author of Living Hard, Saved by His Grace, he opens up about military service, addiction, recovery, faith, leadership, and the battles that continued long after leaving the battlefield.

• Why Andrew chose the Marine Corps and Recon

This is more than a military interview.

It's a story about perseverance, redemption, leadership, and refusing to quit—no matter what life puts in front of you.

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