The Dark Sabre Podcast

The Dark Sabre Podcast

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  • Chapter 3: 10th District Court & The Sijan Barber Shop

    With black and white evidence that the United States Air Force Academy falsified mental health records in a clear move of retaliation, Adam DeRito filed a lawsuit with the 10th District Court. However, the United States Air Force intentionally hid information from the U.S. Attorney's Office, as well as the the 10th District Court, and the 10th District Court of Appeals. As a result, Chief Justice Bremmer dismissed the case without predjudice with the option to refile the case in the future. We will discuss how we got to that situation and what that means for continued legal action. The Air Force Academy has intentionally misled members of Congress in the past, and they need to be held accountable for not abiding to their own honor code: We will not Lie, Steal, or Cheat, nor Tolerate anyone who does.

    In the second half of the episode we will talk with "Frankie"; a former Cadet Barber at the Sijan Cadet Barbershop who gives us an indepth view of her experiences with Cadets, the United States Air Force Academy, and a continued culture of corruption, racisim, sexual assault, and "cutting the hair of a bunch of rapists".

    Instagram: Adam.DeRito

    Website: www.adamderito.com

    Music: YetiTears

    1 hr 19 min
  • Chapter 2: Money & Football

    Started under former Superintendent Lt General Michael Gould, the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (now known as the Falcon Foundation) began to drastically shift the focus of the USAFA Academy from an institution of developing leaders of integrity and character to a corporation focused on money and Division 1 Sports. The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (Falcon Foundation) was only supposed to last for 5 years in order to provide additional funding to USAFA Sports teams. It was never dissolved, and has become a major player in money corruption at a Federal Service Academy with its non-existant transparency. Gould is now the CEO of the Association of Graduates, and spearheads the Falcon Foundation fundraising projects, mainly supporting the Air Force Academy Football team.

    Major Chance Harridge (USAFA 2004) was a Star Air Force Academy Quarterback for the Air Force Falcons who was excited to come to the Academy. Entering the Preparatory School first (A-Squad) and experiencing the massive Rape Scandal in 2003, the entire leadership chain at the Air Force Academy was fired, and the 4th Class System was dissovled. Sound familiar?

    After graduation, Major Harridge attended pilot training and became a C-17 pilot. Six years later, he returned to USAFA to coach football and work in the Commandants Scheduling office around 2011-2012. He experienced by first hand accounts a system rocked with weak leadership that was having a massive effect on Cadet leadership development that would be needed in the war effort.

    From discussing his career, his successes, his failures, and his observations from behind the scenes of sports funding at USAFA, Major Harridge provides an inspirational story of how we can fix our great Air Force Academy, hold leaders accountable, and inspire our Cadets and future officers to start doing something about it.

    Instagram: Adam.DeRito

    Website: www.adamderito.com

    Music: YetiTears

    1 hr 52 min
  • Chapter 1: Going to Congress

    After a few years since the COVID Epidemic took hold of the USAF Academy, Adam DeRito deployed to Central Command (CENTCOM) with the United States Army for about a year. His case continued while he was overseas, and the Academy has still refused to correct his medical records, despite winning the Air Force Board of Corrections of Military Records. During this time, rape and sexual assault, and other misconduct, have continued to plague the Air Force Academy under the direction of Superintendent Lt Gen Richard Clark. Cadets continue to be assaulted, the Academy continues to commission criminals and rapists, and now Non-Disclosure agreements are to be signed by all Cadets to prevent the truth of our Air Force Academy from being exposed to the public. How are we starting off Season 2 of the Dark Sabre Podcast? We are going to Congress directly. See you in Washington D.C.

    Music by: @YetiTears

    Instagram: Adam.DeRito

    www.adamderito.com

    35 min
  • Dark Sabre Season 2 Trailer

    It's been a few years since the publishing of Dark Sabre Season 1. Since then, Adam has returned from a CENTCOM Deployment. In this season we will talk to Cadets from the past, graduates finally standing up to the institution we love and demand change from; all while sexual assault, rape, suicides, and unlawful command influence continue to permeate throughout the USAF Academy. Welcome to Dark Sabre, Season 2.

    3 min
  • AAR 2: Leadership Isn't Born, It's Built
    For this special episode of Dark Sabre, we are proud to present you all with what can only be explained as a lesson in leadership and other winning qualities. We sit down with retired Army Major, Dr. Richard Hughbank. Coming from a military family did not quite mean that Dr. Hughbank initially wanted to carry on the family tradition. Having respect for the trade and wanting to be involved first hand are two different things. But once he joined, Dr. Hughbank did not look back. After cross commissioning from Air Force to Army, multiple combat deployments in OIF and OEF, and helping mold young military leaders at both West Point and USAFA… Ret. Maj. Hughbank decided to take on a new challenge in the civilian sector- earning himself a Doctorate. He began educating others about firearms, as well as leadership. He has contributed to multiple literary works including The Dynamics of Terror…a look into what makes and creates the modern terrorist. We hope that you enjoy this candid conversation with an inspirational man who has been to hell and back…and lived to share his knowledge. To purchase 'The Dynamics of Terror" visit: https://www.amazon.com/Dynamics-Terror-Hughbank-Perfect-Paperback/dp/B011MEK6A6/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Hughbank&qid=1633471288&sr=8-8 , ~ Podcast graphics by Navy Veteran *Brandon Tomason*, Owner and head designer of Veterans Apparel IG: @veterans.apparel Website: Veteransapparel.org , ~Music by Army Veteran, musician, artist, activist *YETI TEARS* IG: @yetitears Spotify: Yeti Tears Twitch: yetitears ~HonorHillTactical IG & Facebook: @honorhilltactical Links: https://linktr.ee/HHTmedia , ~Adam DeRito IG: @adam.derito Facebook & Twitter: Adam DeRito ~Dogs4Vets trains and certifies Veterans and service dogs as a team. Dogs4Vets began back in 2012 with the simple mission— to help Veterans get back on their feet and live a full life. Now 9 years later they have helped train over 800 Veteran/service dog teams. Learn more about Dogs4Vets, their mission, and how to get involved or donate. IG: @dogs4vets_ Website: dogs4vets.org , 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Strategic Armory Corps IG: strategic_armory_corps Website: SacFirearms.com , EmergeTactical IG: EmergeTactical Website: EmergeTacticalsolutions.com ,
    2 hr 8 min
  • Addendum EP: The Issue At Hand
    On this special edition of Dark Sabre, we explore some time sensitive information. With the ever polarizing topic of the Covid 19 vaccine a daily talking point, we have to address the most recent developments on how this effects our military brothers and sisters…And how challenging times/issues can bring out the true colors in people. To Vax or Not To Vax…That is the choice that may leave some out in the cold. Thank you to our guests: Sgt. Karli Klinger - IG @Karli.Klinger Lindsay Rowland - IG @carryon_podcast ~ Podcast graphics by Navy Veteran *Brandon Tomason*, Owner and head designer of Veterans Apparel IG: @veterans.apparel Website: Veteransapparel.org , ~Music by Army Veteran, musician, artist, activist *YETI TEARS* IG: @yetitears Spotify: Yeti Tears Twitch: yetitears ~HonorHillTactical IG & Facebook: @honorhilltactical Links: https://linktr.ee/HHTmedia , ~Adam DeRito IG: @adam.derito Facebook & Twitter: Adam DeRito ~Dogs4Vets trains and certifies Veterans and service dogs as a team. Dogs4Vets began back in 2012 with the simple mission— to help Veterans get back on their feet and live a full life. Now 9 years later they have helped train over 800 Veteran/service dog teams. Learn more about Dogs4Vets, their mission, and how to get involved or donate. IG: @dogs4vets_ Website: dogs4vets.org , 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Strategic Armory Corps IG: strategic_armory_corps Website: SacFirearms.com , EmergeTactical IG: EmergeTactical Website: EmergeTacticalsolutions.com ,
    1 hr 5 min
  • We WIll Not Be Silent~Interview with Teresa Beasley
    During the making of Dark Sabre season 1, our team sat down with some brave and amazing individuals…from former employees of the Air Force Academy, to current and former cadets. One of our most impactful guests was Teresa Beasley, a civilian who worked as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator within the military for over 30 years, and important to our investigation, she held this role at the Air Force Academy from 2007-2017. While performing this role at the United States Air Force Academy, Teresa found herself dealing with more cases of assault than she had ever seen, as well as an institution that was all too willing to do everything in their power to silence those who wished to bring this issue to light. In her own words, Teresa will share with us the true state of how Sexual Assault and other issues are handled at USAFA, including the bleak truth of how victims are treated within this American military institution. For more information about Teresa Beasley and her story: CBS News ~ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/air-force-academy-sexual-assault-former-official-alleges-cover-up/ , interview 2017 ELLE.com~ https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a34110279/vanessa-guillen-sexual-assault-retaliation/ , interview 2020 ~ Podcast graphics by Navy Veteran *Brandon Tomason*, Owner and head designer of Veterans Apparel IG: @veterans.apparel Website: Veteransapparel.org , ~Music by Army Veteran, musician, artist, activist *YETI TEARS* IG: @yetitears Spotify: Yeti Tears Twitch: yetitears ~HonorHillTactical IG & Facebook: @honorhilltactical Links: https://linktr.ee/HHTmedia , ~Adam DeRito IG: @adam.derito Facebook & Twitter: Adam DeRito ~Dogs4Vets trains and certifies Veterans and service dogs as a team. Dogs4Vets began back in 2012 with the simple mission— to help Veterans get back on their feet and live a full life. Now 9 years later they have helped train over 800 Veteran/service dog teams. Learn more about Dogs4Vets, their mission, and how to get involved or donate. IG: @dogs4vets_ Website: dogs4vets.org , ~Emergency Nutrition...We teamed up with Sports Nutrition Specialist Rachel Irons and her company to bring you and the first responders in your life healthy, macro friendly meal plans. If you live in the Phoenix Area and are looking for a legit meal plan service look no further. Use Code: (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝟮𝟭) to receive 10% off your order today *excludes subscription meal packages* IG: @emergencynutrition Website: emergency-nutrition.com , 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Strategic Armory Corps IG: strategic_armory_corps Website: SacFirearms.com , EmergeTactical IG: EmergeTactical Website: EmergeTacticalsolutions.com ,
    2 hr 7 min
  • AAR 1: Notes from a Professional
    On this special edition of the Dark Sabre podcast we meet Rebecca Saltzman, a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) and National Certified Counselor(NCC). Rebecca has worked in the field for over 8 years now, and has a unique point of view when it comes to how mental health is handled within the military, and at the United States Service Academies. NOTE: An AAR is military jargon for After Action Report…. For more info on our guest Rebecca Saltzman check out: Journeyscounselinggroup.com , ~ Podcast graphics by Navy Veteran *Brandon Tomason*, Owner and head designer of Veterans Apparel IG: @veterans.apparel Website: Veteransapparel.org , ~Music by Army Veteran, musician, artist, activist *YETI TEARS* IG: @yetitears Spotify: Yeti Tears Twitch: yetitears ~HonorHillTactical IG & Facebook: @honorhilltactical Links: https://linktr.ee/HHTmedia , ~Adam DeRito IG: @adam.derito Facebook & Twitter: Adam DeRito ~Dogs4Vets trains and certifies Veterans and service dogs as a team. Dogs4Vets began back in 2012 with the simple mission— to help Veterans get back on their feet and live a full life. Now 9 years later they have helped train over 800 Veteran/service dog teams. Learn more about Dogs4Vets, their mission, and how to get involved or donate. IG: @dogs4vets_ Website: dogs4vets.org , ~Emergency Nutrition...We teamed up with Sports Nutrition Specialist Rachel Irons and her company to bring you and the first responders in your life healthy, macro friendly meal plans. If you live in the Phoenix Area and are looking for a legit meal plan service look no further. Use Code: (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝟮𝟭) to receive 10% off your order today *excludes subscription meal packages* IG: @emergencynutrition Website: emergency-nutrition.com , 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Strategic Armory Corps IG: strategic_armory_corps Website: SacFirearms.com , EmergeTactical IG: EmergeTactical Website: EmergeTacticalsolutions.com ,
    1 hr 19 min
  • Chapter 9: It Effects Us All
    *Trigger Warning* Discussion of sexual assault and the aftermath it causes to the victims will be discussed on this episode On the final Chapter of Dark Sabre, we meet Marine Corps Veteran and head lawyer for the DeRito legal team, Matthew Greife. We will get his perspective on what makes this case important, why he took on such a daunting task, and the state of our legal system when it comes to handling military members wrongdoings. For the first time Katelyn Cole will share her story. This brave young woman will truly show why what happens within our military and at our military Academies is not just a military problem, but a United States problem. A problem that needs us all to educate ourselves and get involved. ~ Podcast graphics by Navy Veteran *Brandon Tomason*, Owner and head designer of Veterans Apparel IG: @veterans.apparel Website: Veteransapparel.org , ~Music by Army Veteran, musician, artist, activist *YETI TEARS* IG: @yetitears Spotify: Yeti Tears Twitch: yetitears ~HonorHillTactical IG & Facebook: @honorhilltactical Links: https://linktr.ee/HHTmedia , ~Adam DeRito IG: @adam.derito Facebook & Twitter: Adam DeRito ~Dogs4Vets trains and certifies Veterans and service dogs as a team. Dogs4Vets began back in 2012 with the simple mission— to help Veterans get back on their feet and live a full life. Now 9 years later they have helped train over 800 Veteran/service dog teams. Learn more about Dogs4Vets, their mission, and how to get involved or donate. IG: @dogs4vets_ Website: dogs4vets.org , ~Emergency Nutrition...We teamed up with Sports Nutrition Specialist Rachel Irons and her company to bring you and the first responders in your life healthy, macro friendly meal plans. If you live in the Phoenix Area and are looking for a legit meal plan service look no further. Use Code: (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝟮𝟭) to receive 10% off your order today *excludes subscription meal packages* IG: @emergencynutrition Website: emergency-nutrition.com , 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Strategic Armory Corps IG: strategic_armory_corps Website: SacFirearms.com , EmergeTactical IG: EmergeTactical Website: EmergeTacticalsolutions.com ,
    45 min
  • Trailer
    It is time to hold our military Academies accountable to the young officers they are entrusted with teaching and training. It is time to hold our military and government leadership accountable to the constitution and the citizens it is sworn to protect...This is DARK SABRE
    3 min

About The Dark Sabre Podcast

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This investigative podcast tells the story of Adam DeRito. Adam is a member of the class of 2010, and worked as an undercover informant for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. When Adam reported these predators, many of them were intercollegiate athletes. A majority of them played for the Air Force Academy football team. The Superintendent at the time, Lt Gen Michael C. Gould, ensured that most of these criminal investigations were dismissed. As a result, those that reported sexual assault had their promising careers and livelihoods taken from them. When asked about the perpetual reoccurrences of rape and sexual assault over several decades, the Air Force Academy remains silent.