The Stan R. Mitchell Show

Timestamp: 8:21. Why it may be in China’s interest to invade by 2028?

Timestamp: 15:09. China’s self-fulfilling prophecy. 

Timestamp: 17:39. China’s self-fulfilling prophecy. 

Timestamp: 25:34. US soldier detained in Russia.

Timestamp: 32:59. Putin is inaugurated for fifth term as Russian president.

Timestamp: 34:43. Marjorie Taylor Green gets smacked down.

Timestamp: 38:33. Ukraine arrests two colonels in plot to kill Zelensky.

Timestamp: 40:07. Ukraine orders nationwide electricity rationing after Russian airstrikes.

Timestamp: 41:23. Russia completes an important train line inside occupied-Ukraine.

Timestamp: 42:28. Protests and unrest in Georgia is turning ugly.

Timestamp: 44:05. The U.S. ship crash you never heard of, which took the lives of nearly 200 sailors.

Timestamp: 46:35. Honoring a Medal of Honor recipient, as well as motivation and encouragement, just for you. 

Timestamp 104:03. An important message re: PTSD.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the May 2nd edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 7:15. Dark clouds loom with China.

Timestamp: 16:27. The good news and bad news regarding Ukraine this week.

Timestamp: 23:20. Has an ISIS leader respsonbile for 4 U.S. deaths been killed?

Timestamp: 24:44. US withdraws troops from base in Chad.

Timestamp: 26:19. Honoring a special Medal of Honor recipient, as well as motivation and encouragement, just for you. 

Timestamp 37:04. An important message re: PTSD.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S./China news:

Chinese water cannon damages ship in new South China Sea flare-up, Philippines says

Xi Jinping tells Antony Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China

China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden

Ukraine news:

Biden Administration announces historic new $6 billion security assistance package for Ukraine

Africa news:

Never, ever give up segment links:

I call it the "Never, ever give up segment” because we must never ever give up as a country (though we face great division, a massive debt burden, and probably future problems that none of us could even predict. But we must never give up as a country.

And I believe we must stay united.

And also as individuals, we must never, ever give up. We’ve got family and friends counting on us, so in this section, I’m going to share some motivation to help encourage you.

I’d like to begin by honoring a Medal of Honor recipient.

If you don’t know, the Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration you can possibly earn in the military, and it’s awarded to service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.

The medal is typically awarded by the President of the United States, upon the recommendation of the Armed Services.

I share these Medal of Honor stories to remind us of the sacrifices that have been made through the nearly 250 years of American history.

Through so many major wars, more than 1 million Americans have sacrificed their lives and died, getting us to this place and time.

In wars such as the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Shield and Desert Storm, then after Sept 11th, there was Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

And these were only the major wars that I’ve listed, and I know I overlooked so many smaller conflicts. In all, more than 41 million Americans have served over the course of the nation's history. And as I said earlier, more than 1 million have died, and tens of millions have been wounded or had their lives shattered.

So, I think it’s always important we remember these facts, particularly when we have people regularly saying we face a potential civil war. Or that we should split up our country because of whatever the latest culture war is. Or any other number of silly reasons.

I think our grandparents and great-grandparents and those who came before them would be dumbfounded to think we could rip apart this great nation over such trifling issues.

Now, let’s share some motivation to make sure that we never, ever give up in our own personal lives.

Of course, if you’re a regular listener, you know I also speak about never giving up when I discuss PTSD at the end of the show.

But for now, let’s just talk about some motivation.

And we’ve got some great ones this week.

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because this book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And I hope by sharing a few, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll really help you.

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. It’s a great way to help support this writing journey I’m on. To date, I’ve written 12 of them: a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the April 25th edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 2:18. The West, Ukraine, and the civilized world get a big win.

Timestamp: 3:38. Why President Biden believes this makes America (and the world) safer. 

Timestamp: 5:32. What weapons are in the Ukraine aid?

Timestamp: 9:05. The surprise news about weapons shipments, which broke on Wednesday.

Timestamp: 13:34. One good thing that came from the long delays on passing this Ukraine aid in the United States. 

Timestamp: 15:48. Is the Republican Party starting to go after its extreme members more strongly?

Timestamp: 24:01. The UK announces a new, impressive aid package for Ukraine. 

Timestamp: 29:49. An update on the situation in Haiti and the chances that U.S. troops may have to deploy.

Timestamp: 32:55. The forces necessary to contsrtuct a floating pier off the coast of Gaza have arrived, so that’s good news for the desperate folks inside Gaza who need larger amounts of humanitarian aid. 

Timestamp: 34:18. Motivation and encouragement, just for you. As well as the honoring of a special Medal of Honor recipient.

Timestamp 49:29. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

Supplemental Bill Becomes Law, Provides Billions in Aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

President Joe Biden today signed into law a bill that provides much-needed security assistance to American partners, including Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

"It's going to make America safer. It's going to make the world safer. And it continues America's leadership in the world," Biden said during a briefing following the signing ceremony. "It gives vital support to America's partners so they can defend themselves against threats to their sovereignty and the lives and freedom of their citizens." 

The president said that the security supplemental, worth about $95 billion, is not just an investment in the security of U.S. partners around the world, but also in U.S. security at home and abroad. 

"This is directly in the United States' national security interest," Biden said. "If Putin triumphs in Ukraine, the next move of Russian forces could very well be a direct attack on a NATO ally."

If that happened, Biden said, the U.S., as a NATO partner, would be bound to assist.

"We'd have no choice but to come to their aid, just like our NATO allies came to our aid after the September 11 attacks," he said. "That's why we're supporting and surging support now to Ukraine, to stop Putin from drawing the United States into a war in Europe." 

Among expenditures in the security supplemental package is more than $60 billion for support to Ukraine. Biden said that assistance will begin to flow immediately, initially as part of a new package of security assistance through presidential drawdown authority, which involves military equipment pulled from existing U.S. inventory.

"I'm making sure the shipments start right away," he said. "In the next few hours — literally, a few hours — we're going to begin sending in equipment to Ukraine for air defense munitions, for artillery, for rocket systems and armored vehicles." 

Shortly after the president spoke, the Defense Department released details of a $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine which includes, among other things, RIM-7 and AIM-9M missiles; Stinger anti-aircraft missiles; tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided, or TOW, missiles; ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System; 155 mm and 105 mm artillery shells; and a variety of combat vehicles. 

…

The bill also includes some $14.1 billion for funding to support Israel, Biden said. 

Earlier this month, on April 13, Iran and its proxy groups launched more than 300 airborne weapons at targets in Israel, but the U.S., Israeli and partner forces destroyed a significant portion of them before they reached their targets. The president said the U.S. remains committed to Israeli security.

"My commitment to Israel, I want to make clear again, is ironclad," Biden said "The security of Israel is critical, and we'll always make sure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself against Iran and the terrorists it supports." 

The supplemental security bill, Biden said, helps Israel replenish its air defense capabilities and also provides for additional defense needs. 

The supplemental funding also provides $9.5 billion for humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and other populations caught in conflict zones across the globe.

The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them

Haiti is kind of, sort of holding it all together for the moment. I honestly expected it to spiral worse, but for the the moment, it seems stable-ish (like boards standing on loose gravel and sand and mud or something).

U.S. Military Aircraft transports US Embassy Port-au-Prince Support and Security Personnel

In support of the Department of State, U.S. Southern Command transported support and security augmentation personnel for the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. A U.S. Air Force C-130 flew into Toussaint Louverture International Airport today for the planned rotation of personnel. This mission is a testament to the efforts of the Haitian National Police, the Armed Forces of Haiti, and the International Airport administrators and stakeholders.  The security and support personnel who arrived in Haiti will help ensure the U.S. Embassy remains open, and operations continue. This airlift mission is consistent with the standard practice for Embassy security augmentation worldwide. 

The U.S. embassy remains focused on advancing U.S. government efforts to support the Haitian people, including mobilizing support for the Haitian National Police, the Armed Forces of Haiti, and creating conditions for free and fair elections.

Never, ever give up segment links:

I call it the "Never, ever give up segment” because we must never ever give up as a country (though we face great division, a massive debt burden, and probably future problems that none of us could even predict. But we must never give up as a country.

And I believe we must stay united.

And also as individuals, we must never, ever give up. We’ve got family and friends counting on us, so in this section, I’m going to share some motivation to help encourage you.

I’d like to begin by honoring a Medal of Honor recipient.

If you don’t know, the Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration you can possibly earn in the military, and it’s awarded to service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.

The medal is typically awarded by the President of the United States, upon the recommendation of the Armed Services.

I share these Medal of Honor stories to remind us of the sacrifices that have been made through the nearly 250 years of American history.

More than 1 million Americans have died in war getting us to this place and time.

And I think it’s always important we remember it, particularly when we have people regularly saying we face a potential civil war. Or that we should split because of culture war or what tax rate we should have or any other number of silly reasons.

I think our forefathers and foremothers would be dumbfounded to think we could rip apart this great nation over such trifling issues.

Now, let’s share some motivation to make sure that we never, ever give up in our own personal lives.

Of course, if you’re a regular listener, you know I also speak about never giving up when I discuss PTSD at the end of the show.

But for now, let’s just talk about some motivation.

And we’ve got some great ones this week.

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because this book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And I hope by sharing a few, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll really help you.

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. It’s a great way to help support this writing journey I’m on. To date, I’ve written 12 of them: a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the April 18th edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 2:18. A couple of small requests. 

Timestamp: 7:42. Iran attacked Israel. Brief recap, with one important larger point that i wanted to cover. 

Timestamp: 11:45. The Iran attack was stopped cold by Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, Jordan, and other allies. But this brings up a larger point about the horrific, daily attacks Ukraine is trying to survive from Russia.

Timestamp: 25:45. The latest on the prospects of additional Ukraine funding. And four reasons for why I think it will actually pass this time.

Timestamp: 40:20. Germany to send additional Patriot air defense battery to Ukraine.

Timestamp: 41:12. The United States has responded to China’s aggression in the South China Sea by deploying a new missile launcher to the Philippines.

Timestamp: 48:37. Motivation and encouragement, just for you. As well as the honoring of a special Medal of Honor recipient.

Timestamp 1:01:50. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

Israel, U.S., Partners Neutralize Iranian Airborne Attacks

In case you missed it, my emergency update from the weekend… (includes details of weapons systems used.)

Fox News opinion piece: Marjorie Taylor Greene is an idiot. She is trying to wreck the GOP

U.S. Army Deploys New Missile Launcher To The Philippines

Never, ever give up segment links:

I call it the "Never, ever give up segment” because we must never ever give up as a country (though we face great division, a massive debt burden, and probably future problems that none of us could even predict. But we must never give up as a country.

And I believe we must stay united.

And also as individuals, we must never, ever give up. We’ve got family and friends counting on us, so in this section, I’m going to share some motivation to help encourage you.

I’d like to begin by honoring a Medal of Honor recipient.

If you don’t know, the Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration you can possibly earn in the military, and it’s awarded to service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.

The medal is typically awarded by the President of the United States, upon the recommendation of the Armed Services.

I share these Medal of Honor stories to remind us of the sacrifices that have been made through the nearly 250 years of American history.

More than 1 million Americans have died in war getting us to this place and time.

And I think it’s always important we remember it, particularly when we have people regularly saying we face a potential civil war. Or that we should split because of culture war or what tax rate we should have or any other number of silly reasons.

I think our forefathers and foremothers would be dumbfounded to think we could rip apart this great nation over such trifling issues.

Now, let’s share some motivation to make sure that we never, ever give up in our own personal lives.

Of course, if you’re a regular listener, you know I also speak about never giving up when I discuss PTSD at the end of the show.

But for now, let’s just talk about some motivation.

And we’ve got some great ones this week.

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because this book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And I hope by sharing a few, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll really help you.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭90‬:‭1‬-‭4‬, 10, ‭12‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT

“Lord, through all the generations you have been our home! 

Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God. 

For you, a thousand years are as a passing day, as brief as a few night hours. 

Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away.

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. … Take pity on your servants! 

Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. 

Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery! Replace the evil years with good. 

Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory.”

‬‬https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.90.1-17.NLT

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. It’s a great way to help support this writing journey I’m on. To date, I’ve written 12 of them: a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the April 11th edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 4:45. Update on Ukraine aid in the House. 

Timestamp: 11:46. Could the two discharge petitions succeed? And why are extreme members of the fringe, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, so powerful?

Timestamp: 17:10. What are my personal thoughts on Ukraine aid in the House passing under Mike Johnson’s leadership?

Timestamp: 21:15. Ukraine gained some crucial air defense funding this week with an emergency sale of some medium-range missiles from the United States. Here are the details of that deal. 

Timestamp: 23:29. The United States has transferred confiscated weapons intended for Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels to Ukraine, according to the U.S. Central Command. Ukraine will receive over 5,000 AK-47 rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles, RPG-7s, and 500,000 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.

Timestamp: 26:20. The way Russian media and opinion leaders talk about obliterating cities in France, Poland, and Germany on a nightly basis ought to be astounding (and frightening) to anyone with half a brain. This is about more than Ukraine.

Timestamp: 34:23. U.S. Special Ops is making its case for the future.

Timestamp: 41:15. China and U.S. military hold additional talks to prevent an accidental escalation, and President Biden and President Xi have a rare phone call.

Timestamp 55:13. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

Confirmation link.

U.S. news:

Is Russia propaganda infecting the Republican Party?

U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine

The way Russian media and opinion leaders talk about obliterating cities in France, Poland, and Germany on a nightly basis ought to be astounding (and frightening) to anyone with half a brain. This is about more than Ukraine.

Special Ops Builds on Strengths as it Charts Future   

China news:

U.S., Chinese Military Officials Resume Talks on Operational Safety

Never, ever give up segment links:

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because this book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And I hope by sharing a few, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll really help you.

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. It’s a great way to help support this writing journey I’m on. To date, I’ve written 12 of them: a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

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Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the April 4th edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 0:51. Am I overplaying the situation between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea? A prior Marine Corps officer who’s familiar with the situation shares his feedback.

Timestamp: 5:28. I need to make a small correction from last week’s episode after some feedback from a listener.

Timestamp: 9:44. Ukraine aid from the United States is finally starting to look like it might move when the House comes back into session next week. I go into the details of what that might look like and the Congressional balancing act that Speaker Mike Johnson must maintain.

Timestamp: 15:06. Israel bombed Iran’s Consulate in Syria, killing several important Iranian generals. That has heightened tensions in the region.

Timestamp: 17:52. 60 Minutes has released new Havana Syndrome evidence that suggests who may be responsible for mysterious brain injuries, and I really don’t want to give it away, but it looks like it’s Russia.

Timestamp: 31:49. The Navy is going to help with the bridge collapse in Baltimore.

Timestamp: 33:08. Russia launches its largest tank attack of the war since the initial invasion, and it doesn’t go well.

Timestamp: 36:31. France announces that it will send new surface-to-air missiles and armored vehicles to Ukraine.

Timestamp: 37:41. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has now been in Russian detention for a full year, and Russia just extended his sentence.

Timestamp: 39:26. Motivation and encouragement, just for you.

Timestamp 48:30. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S. news:

Long-Delayed U.S. Aid To Ukraine May Soon Take Shape

Ukraine urgently needs air defenses as Russia decimates power grid

Ukraine news:

France to provide new missiles, used armored vehicles to Ukraine, defense minister says

Never, ever give up segment links:

Motivation and encouragement:

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because this book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And I hope by sharing a few, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll really help you.

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. I’ve written a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

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Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the March 28th edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 4:59. The Ukraine military aid bill that’s stuck in the House. What’s the latest on this? Where’s it at? How did we get here?

Timestamp: 11:28. Let me share the scariest thing I’ve heard yet from a Congressional reporter… Could there really be no Ukraine aid until the election?

Timestamp: 13:48. Also, just as scary. Are the two discharge petitions just symbolic? Fake little appearances of action, that won’t even be acted on?

Timestamp: 20:13. A Republican makes the case for why Republicans should pass Ukraine aid for Trump’s own good, in case Trump is elected, since Russia could very well be in the middle of its final steps of finishing off the conquering of Ukraine as Trump takes office.

Timestamp: 28:17. Russia has carried out its most successive attacks against Ukraine in the past week, as depleted air defenses inside Ukraine are unable to knock down the incoming ballistic and cruise missiles.

Timestamp: 34:57. Ukraine’s attacks on Russia’s oil refineries are starting to make a dent on the country led by Putin.

Timestamp: 37:38. ISIS hits Moscow theater, killing more than 150. What are the implications of this attack, and will there be more?

Timestamp: 46:47. Contrary to popular belief on the far Right, there’s only one way Russia can win the war in Ukraine. I cover that in brief.

Timestamp: 50:25. While the United States dithers on Ukraine aid, a few European countries have stepped up yet again in the past week.

Timestamp: 53:41. Is America at its most dangerous point militarily speaking in 40 years? It is according to at least one currently serving four-star admiral, who testified in front of Congress.

Timestamp: 58:34. China has again taken dangerous actions against lawful Philippine operations in the South China Sea, injuring Filipino service members and significantly damaging their vessel.

Timestamp: 1:05:36. Motivation and encouragement, just for you.

Timestamp 1:12:28. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S./Ukraine news:

Opinion — Free gift link: If Ukraine falls, it will be the GOP’s Afghanistan

Learn more about the Bucha massacre

Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities

Kharkiv thermal power plant will take years to rebuild

Exclusive: Russia increases gasoline imports from Belarus as domestic supplies shrink

Never, ever give up section:

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because that book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. I’ve written a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

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Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the March 21st edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 0:51. Two announcements/updates about the show.

Timestamp: 14:29. Haiti has gone from bad to worse. And the pull to insert American troops grows stronger by the day.

Timestamp: 21:01. The latest about Ukraine aid from the United States — and the necessity of it.

Timestamp: 36:22. Not all is bad in Ukraine. Here are two positive stories that have come out the past week. The first is Ukraine has hit two more oil refineries, deep inside Russia. And Russia appears powerless to stop the attacks.

Timestamp: 40:15. The second positive story is that Ukrainian forces continue to hang onto a bridgehead across the Dnipro River.

Timestamp: 46:54. Motivation and encouragement, just for you.

Timestamp 54:06. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S. news:

Ukraine news:

Embattled Marines on Dnipro Bridgehead Gain New Foothold Despite Swarms of Russian Drones

Never, ever give up segment links:

Crossing of the Delaware

George Washington Crosses the Delaware

10 Facts about Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because that book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. I’ve written a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the March 14th edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

Timestamps:

Timestamp: 1:08. As Haiti spirals into chaos, the United States has sent Marines to help secure the embassy. And while the Biden Administration continues to try to NOT send troops into the area, and I discuss these valiant efforts to date, it seems to me that the United States will not be able to avert its gaze forever as Haiti burns.

Timestamp: 8:51. Members of the XVIII Airborne Corps scrambled to deploy to the Middle East in less than two days after getting the call. Once they arrive off the coast of Gaza, they will build a pier that will be capable of delivering up to 2 million meals per day. 

Timestamp: 13:46. Biden administration announces new weapons package for Ukraine.

Timestamp: 23:05. Here are several important stories that you need to know.

Timestamp: 26:36. Motivation and encouragement, just for you.

Timestamp 35:17. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S. news:

U.S. Marines deployed to Haiti amid escalating crisis

Specialized Army Unit Underway to Support Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza

Once operational, the pier will be capable of delivering up to 2,000,000 humanitarian aid meals per day. 

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder previewed the capability Friday during a briefing at the Pentagon following Biden's State of the Union Address. 

"This is part of a full-court press by the United States to not only focus on working on opening up and expanding routes via land, which are the optimal way to get aid into Gaza but also by conducting air drops," Ryder said.

DOD Able to Send Additional Assistance to Ukraine Using Unexpected Army Savings

Lawmakers begin efforts to move around House Speaker, force vote on Ukraine aid (Gift link to Wash Post article.)

Jeffries pressures Johnson to bring up Ukraine aid for vote next week

Ukraine news:

Ukraine launches new wave of strikes against Russia’s oil facilities. (Gift link to Wash Post article.)

Cameron: London ready to loan Ukraine all frozen Russian assets in UK

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on March 5 that London is prepared to loan Kyiv all the assets of the Russian central bank frozen in the U.K. on the basis that Moscow will be forced to pay reparations to Ukraine after the all-out war, the Guardian reported.

Denmark earmarks over $300 million for artillery to Ukraine

Never, ever give up segment links:

'Damn the Torpedoes – Full Speed Ahead': Navy’s First Admiral Was Hispanic Hero

'Damn the Torpedoes' (Much deeper details about the complicated battle.)

And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. I’ve written a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the March 7th edition. 

You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:

If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.

For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.

Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:

* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)

* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)

* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.

Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S. news:

The latest update on funding for Ukraine from the U.S. And is a crucial pro-Ukraine voice in the House GOP sounding less urgent? You tell me. I also explore just how important this aid for Ukraine is, quoting an admiral who’s trying to stare down China and a foreign leader who says, “Do we really want Japan to create nuclear weapons?” (Links below.)

Today: McCaul: "I do" think Speaker will get Ukraine funding done

Same man, almost three weeks ago: GOP House chair: Johnson has no way out of Ukraine floor vote

Ukraine Aid Will Help Deter China in Indo-Pacific, Admiral says

Comments of Malcolm Turnbull, who served as the 29th prime minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. (Comments are at the 44:45 mark.)

Other news of note:

Ukraine says it sank a Russian warship off Crimea in much-needed victory

Ukraine’s Allies Line Up Funds for 800,000 Artillery Shells

U.S. Participates in Second Humanitarian Airdrop for Gaza

Motivation and encouragement:

I always like to share a few from the Bible, because that book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.

And, I always like to end with this one:

And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.

If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.

The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

That’s it for this edition.

Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.

So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.

Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.

Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.

Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: [email protected]. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)

Love and peace,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. I’ve written a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan. You can find all of these books on Amazon.

Want to know more about me? Click here: About me. You can also learn more about my journey here: Writers are crazy, and I’m crazier than most.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #motivation #inspiration #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe