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Timestamps:

Timestamp: (15:27). Ukraine hits Russia’s strategic bombers, two railroad bridges, and even the Crimean bridge — all within days of each other.

Timestamp: (26:05). MAGA and the far Right are not happy about what Ukraine is doing with these attacks against Russia. Let’s dive into that a bit.

Timestamp: (35:02). Why Ukraine can’t accept Russia’s demands for peace.

Timestamp: (39:31). Drones now cause two-thirds (2/3) of all casualties in Ukraine, and the United Kingdom is about to send Ukraine 100,000 more.

Timestamp: (45:19). Israeli soldiers open fire near Gaza aid site. Gaza officials say 27 are killed. These headlines — and the pressure on Israel — are growing untenable for Netanyahu.

Timestamp: (50:41). U.S. proposes an interim step in Iran Nuclear talks, allowing some enrichment.

Timestamp: (56:26). Let me end by sharing some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

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Ukraine Says It Struck Crimea Bridge

As Trump Wavers, Europe Is More Optimistic About Defending Ukraine

Despite Mr. Trump’s complaints about Ukraine, the United States has continued to provide intelligence to Kyiv, save for a pause for a few days after Mr. Trump took umbrage with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. It has also delivered weapons and equipment authorized by Congress during former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s administration. But that authorization, about $61 billion, is expected to run out in the next few months, and there is no talk in Washington of another appropriation of funds.

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Their expectations have been boosted by Mr. Trump’s overt frustration with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Mr. Putin has intensified the war, hit more civilian targets and begun a summer offensive, rather than agree to Mr. Trump’s desire for a cease-fire and an end to the bloodshed. Ukraine and Russia met Monday in Istanbul for peace talks that yielded little progress.

But the European members of NATO, who also represent the largest and most important members of the European Union, are largely united in their commitment to support Ukraine no matter what Washington decides to do.

Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site. Gaza Officials Say 27 Are Killed.

It was the second such shooting in three days near a food distribution center, which is part of a contentious new Israeli and American-backed initiative.

These comments below by Tom Friedman from this story. 😳😳I had never even thought about this point he’s making. 🤯🤯

U.S. Proposes Interim Step in Iran Nuclear Talks Allowing Some Enrichment

An outline by the Trump administration would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium at low levels while a broader arrangement is worked out that would block the country’s path to a nuclear weapon.

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

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

Go here:

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: [email protected]. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

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Timestamps for Insider Brief:

Timestamp: (0:06). Can Erik Prince help save Haiti?

Timestamp: (5:20). Germany will help Ukraine produce long-range weapons. Let’s talk about what’s known about this situation.

Timestamp: (6:39). Hegseth diverts a billion dollars from rebuilding old barracks to troops operating on the border. Let’s talk about it.

Timestamp: (8:54). Ukraine and Russia exchange a thousand prisoners. The largest POW exchange to date.

Timestamp: (10:40). Have you heard how large Poland’s army is lately?

Timestamp: (11:51). The shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers opens some nasty possibilities. Let’s talk about that a bit.

Hi everyone!

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Here’s a list of audio topics (and commentary) covered in this episode.

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (3:23). Let’s start with some great commentary on the Russia-Ukraine situation, from the perspective of Finland’s President. Here are some great reminders in here that are often forgotten.

Timestamp: (8:42). Russia is raining hellfire on Ukraine. Should countries of Europe send anti-air units and air force squadrons to Ukraine?

Timestamp: (14:23). The United Nations has condemned Israel’s new aid program in Gaza, after a chaotic start. And European countries are increasingly furious. You cannot starve 2 million people in Gaza and expect the world to remain quiet.

Timestamp: (21:11). Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome,” and why I think it’s the dumbest idea ever.

Timestamp: (30:10). North Korea launches a new ship, and it fails spectacularly. And though it’s kind of a humorous story, there are important things we as a nation should learn from this lesson.

Timestamp: (36:39). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at [email protected]. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

Russia is raining hellfire on Ukraine

YEAR AGO, for 30 drones to strike Ukraine in a single night was considered exceptional. Now Russia is saturating Ukraine’s air defences with hundreds of them. On May 25th the Kremlin pummelled the country, with what it called a “massive strike” against Ukrainian cities, featuring 355 drones, probably a record. Russia is using more missiles, too: 69 were fired on the same night. As a result, Ukraine is once again stepping into the unknown. If the current ceasefire talks fail, which seems highly probable, air-defence units will need to ration their interceptors. More Russian missiles and drones will get through, to strike towns, cities and critical industry.

U.N. Condemns Israel’s New Aid Program in Gaza, After Chaotic Start

A chaotic start to a heavily criticized food distribution system. Mounting anger from Europe over its threats to dramatically escalate a ground assault in Gaza. And growing pressure from the United States to reach a truce.

Israel is weathering one of its toughest weeks on the diplomatic stage since the start of the war in Gaza, as its allies, including President Trump, appear increasingly fed up with the protracted war, as well as Israel’s conduct of it.

On Wednesday, the United Nations denounced the new Israeli-backed aid operation in southern Gaza, a day after the chaotic launch of the initiative, when thousands of hungry Palestinians rushed a food distribution site, prompting Israeli forces to fire warning shots.

Israel had barred humanitarian aid from entering Gaza for more than two months, causing widespread hunger, before allowing shipments of food, fuel and other goods to begin flowing in last week. But desperately needed relief — either from the old U.N.-run system or the new Israeli-designed one — has yet to reach many Gazans.

Triple trouble for Israel as its furious allies bail

YOU MIGHT think it would be impossible for the inferno in Israel and Gaza to burn hotter. Yet Binyamin Netanyahu is fuelling three parallel emergencies; a humanitarian one in Gaza, a torching of support among European allies and a constitutional crisis over who controls the security services, army and courts. The pressure on Israel and its institutions is almost unbearable and a culminating moment is probably imminent. But whether that comes in the form of a re-invasion of Gaza which finally ruptures Israel’s alliances and fractures its armed forces and society, or through a U-turn or ceasefire that triggers the prime minister’s political demise, remains dangerously unclear.

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God for that — not a country, not a Party, and certainly not a person. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

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

Go here:

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: [email protected]. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #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

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Timestamps for Insider Brief:

Timestamp: (0:13). The United States will no longer say on paper that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “illegal.” Are you kidding me?!

Timestamp: (2:52). Did you hear who the first world leader the new Pope spoke to? Or who he met with in person first?! This will blow your mind and is beyond exciting for those who support and defend democracy.

Timestamp: (4:10). Theo Von speaks out about what’s happening in Gaza. Listen to what he had to say.

Timestamp: (9:30). Denmark has announced a $635 million military aid package for Ukraine, with a major amount of funding going toward maintaining Ukraine's F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. Denmark has already delivered twelve F-16s to Ukraine, with 19 total pledged.

Timestamp: (10:58). Food rations that could supply 3.5 million people for a month are rotting in warehouses around the world because of US aid cuts.

Timestamp: (12:16). Did you hear about this chips deal the Trump Administration made, and how that could affect the United Arab Emirates, as well as China?

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at [email protected]. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (2:14). Senator Shaheen rips the Trump Administration for allowing China to be seen as a more responsible partner. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responds to her comments.

Timestamp: (11:57). The Trump Administration makes what appears to be absolutely no gains on a peace deal in Ukraine, because Russia continues to stall and makes excuses — and that’s not me talking. That’s what Ben Shapiro is saying.

Timestamp: (22:24). Learn about Russia’s “spy factory,” which is now no more. It’s an incredible story about spycraft that you’ll want to hear.

Timestamp: (41:35). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at [email protected]. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

Exclusive: US suspends some efforts to counter Russian Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin

The latest on the peace talks between President Trump and Russia and Ukraine.

President Donald J. Trump’s Statement on His Call with President Vladimir Putin

The Spy Factory

Gift link above to The New York Times article that documents what Russia was doing in Brazil with its “spy factory.”

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

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

Go here:

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: [email protected]. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #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

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Hi everyone!

This is the Insider Brief. This is a benefit I provide for paid subscribers.

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Timestamps:

Timestamp: (3:51). More information has come out on why President Trump stopped bombing the Houthi’s in Yemen.

Timestamp: (11:28). A full update on the chances for peace in Ukraine; there are a lot of mixed signals out there.

Timestamp: (23:22). The world is increasingly speaking out about the dire situation happening in Gaza.

Timestamp: (29:34). We’ll look into claims by Poland’s government that Russian agents burned down a shopping mall.

Timestamp: (34:09). Finally, we’ll look at a couple of controversial things that President Trump is doing in the Middle East.

Timestamp: (40:30). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to [email protected]. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S. news:

Ukraine, US sign additional agreements for minerals deal, Economy Ministry says

Ukraine and the U.S. signed two additional agreements on May 13 to formally launch a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund as part of the deal for Ukraine's mineral resources, Ukraine's Economy Ministry said on May 13 during a briefing.

The move follows Ukraine's ratification of the minerals agreement earlier this week, as well as Zelensky's signing of the ratified deal. Ukraine's parliament also on May 13 approved in the first reading changes to the budget code necessary for the fund to operate in Ukraine.

The documents concerning the establishment and operation of the fund were signed between Ukraine's Public-Private Partnerships Agency and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), a key agency of the U.S. government for foreign investment.

The Reconstruction Investment Fund will be jointly managed by Kyiv and Washington under an equal partnership model. Both sides have declined to publicly disclose operational specifics.

The Economist wrote an editorial entitled The war in Gaza must end. Let’s talk about that some.

Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media

Trump Meets Former Militant Who Now Leads Syria

President Trump’s conversation with President Ahmed al-Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met.

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

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

Go here:

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: [email protected]. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #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

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (1:28). I know there’s a lot going on politically, and it remains a time of great division and fear. Let’s address some of the concerns out there and hopefully lift your spirits.

Timestamp: (9:52). Is the bombing campaign against the Houthis in Yemen over? Possibly for now. But let’s examine the costs and the likelihood that it’s actually over.

Timestamp: (23:50). Who’s the bigger threat to America? Russia? Or China? For a long time, I said the latter, same as everyone else. But I read an article this week that shook me about this.

Timestamp: (43:36). The Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has survived yet another week, but how strong is his support in the military?

Timestamp: (51:40). Rapid round: Steve Witkof needs to get his act together; India and Pakistan are on the brink of war; President Trump has ordered U.S. intelligence to start spying on Greenland; and finally, there are prelimary talks that the United States might send troops into Gaza to help adminsiter a post-war situation.

Timestamp: (1:00:29). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

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U.S. news:

A look at the cost of the operations against the Houthis.

First, news broke last week that the Navy lost a $60 to $70 million aircraft.

Here’s how it happened, according to Military.com.

The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier lost an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet and a tow tractor when both fell overboard on Monday, the Navy said in a statement.

This incident marks the second Super Hornet that the Truman has lost while deployed to the Red Sea, and it is the third major mishap that has occurred aboard the aircraft carrier in the last several months.

"The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft," the statement said, adding the "sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard."

A U.S. official confirmed to Military.com that initial reports indicated the Truman made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, which contributed to the fighter jet falling overboard.

The Institute for the Study of War claimed that the Houthis “used a complex strike package combining ballistic and cruise missiles and drones to force the USS Harry S. Truman to take evasive action.”

It seems that was a pretty sophisticated attempt by the Houthis.

Back to the cost of this to date, besides losing the fighter jet mentioned above, the Houthis continue to knock out MQ-9 Reaper drones. They’ve now downed seven of them in the past month and a half.

While this is approximately $300 million in losses between the jet and the drones, it hasn’t been the only cost, as we lost another plane this week.

Some articles put the total cost of the attacks against the Houthis as over a billion dollars, when add in the cost of the munitions, missiles, and bombs that we used.

Is China or Russia the bigger threat to the United States? There’s a clear answer.

In other news this weekend, Ukraine made history. (They had previously shot down helicopters, but never a jet.)

In Hegseth news, it appears the troops aren’t buying the act as well as he’d like. A great story below on it, if you have a moment.

Across military Reddit forums and enlisted meme pages, Hegseth has become a regular target of satire, often referred to with nicknames such as "DUI Hire," "Whiskey Leaks" and "Kegseth." The references allude to past controversies, including alleged alcohol abuse and an incident in which he shared sensitive Yemen attack plan details in an unsecured Signal group chat that included a journalist.

…

Military.com spoke with more than a dozen service members ranging from noncommissioned officers to a general. They were all given anonymity out of concerns over retaliation.

The jabs at and mocking of Hegseth, while not unprecedented for senior military officials, appear unusually persistent and pervasive. Other high-ranking leaders have been the butt of jokes and the target of online irreverence -- such as Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, the Army's top enlisted leader who was mocked online for his perceived preoccupation with grooming standards -- but those moments have tended to fade quickly.

In Hegseth's case, satire has become part of the daily discourse.

In a recent Reddit post on the Marine Corps forum that featured the reports of Hegseth setting up a makeup studio in the Pentagon, one user quipped “wouldn’t this fall under gender-affirming care?”

India and Pakistan

The Indian government said its forces had struck nine sites in Pakistan

While India in recent years has struck Pakistan-administered Kashmir and areas close to it during periods of rising tensions, the attack on Wednesday included strikes on Punjab, in mainland Pakistan, for the first time in more than half a century.

A couple of things from this week’s Insider Brief for The View from the Front podcast, edition 5-5-25

First, this is huge for Ukraine if this hasn’t been halted yet by the Trump Administration.

From the story:

Ukraine is getting more help in its war with Russia.

A Patriot air-defense system that was based in Israel will be sent to Ukraine after it is refurbished, four current and former U.S. officials said in recent days, and Western allies are discussing the logistics of Germany or Greece giving another one.

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions, declined to describe President Trump’s view of the decision to transfer more Patriot systems to Ukraine.

The White House’s National Security Council does not provide details on the strength and placement of defense systems, said James Hewitt, a spokesman for the council. “President Trump has been clear: he wants the war in Ukraine to end and the killing to stop,” he said.

A former White House official said that the Biden administration had secured the agreement with Israel in September, before the election won by Mr. Trump. The Defense Department said in a statement that “it continues to provide equipment to Ukraine from previously authorized” packages, referring to weaponry pulled from existing inventories and new purchases.

In other weapons news, did you all see this?

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

I also wanted to share some words from Pastor Rich Bitterman (link below):

John tells us that Jesus is also the Baptizer with the Spirit.

He does not merely pardon — He transforms.

He does not merely wipe the slate clean — He breathes new life into the dust of dead souls.

Eyes that once saw nothing but self now see the splendor of God.

Ears once deaf to mercy now hear the music of grace.

Hearts once stone now beat with the pulse of eternity.

…

Today, Christ stands among us still.

He comes not with crowns or armies.

He comes in preaching.

He comes in Scripture.

He comes in the whispered tug at your heart even now.

You may brush past Him in the crowd.

You may hear the words but close your ears.

You may sit so close to eternity that the hem of His robe could brush your knee — and still turn away.

Or —

You may behold the Lamb.

And live.

Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

Look — while there is still time.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

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

Go here:

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

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Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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That’s it for this edition.

Want to talk to me directly?

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To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

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Timestamps:

Timestamp: (3:32). A quick reminder on why I do this show each week. And why I talk about foreign policy as the primary subject.

Timestamp: (14:31). Trump hits the 100-day mark, and The Economist paints a dark picture of the Administration’s opening act.

Timestamp: (25:05). As a country, we fumbled the ball on handling China. And now they have the upper hand, and they’re going to seriously embarrass us.

Timestamp: (40:06). The Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has survived another week, and he’s perhaps in the clear for now.

Timestamp: (43:33). Canada selects a new leader, who is defiant in the face of Trump’s claims to making Canada a 51st state. Polls show most Americans are defiant on this issue, as well.

Timestamp: (49:39). Conservatives are growing tired of President Trump’s weakness toward Ukraine, and has a mineral deal been signed between the United States and Ukraine?

Timestamp: (55:56). Ukrainian air power is starting to take a real toll on the Russians… Let’s talk about it.

Timestamp: (1:00:29). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to [email protected]. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

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U.S. news:

Trump is a revolutionary. Will he succeed? from The Economist.

Eventually, bad polls will impinge on elected officials. America is a federal system that is too big and has too many rival centers of power to become Hungary (whose population is about the same as New Jersey’s). Congress, too, could become a problem for Mr Trump. Republicans have a thin majority in the House and were able to pass a budget framework only because a couple of Democratic representatives had died. Betting markets give Democrats more than an 80% chance of winning back the House next year. Control would enable the Democrats to frustrate Mr Trump, even if he continued to govern by executive order. In the Senate, Republicans are seven votes short of the 60 needed to avoid a filibuster. Those constraints are real.

The last source of resistance is the courts. The law moves slowly, but the Supreme Court has already handed down a 9-0 ruling in the case of a man wrongly deported to El Salvador. As with other institutions, the courts have less to fear from the defiance of an unpopular president. The administration may yet lose cases on tariffs, on the president’s ability to fire officials and close agencies without congressional backing, and on Mr Trump’s scattergun use of break-glass emergency provisos such as the Alien Enemies Act. If that happens, his theory of executive power will be discredited.

Even on the most optimistic reading of the MAGA revolution, Mr Trump has already done lasting harm to America’s institutions, alliances and moral standing. And if he is thwarted by investors, voters or the courts, he is liable to lash out against institutions with even greater ferocity. Using the newly politicised Department of Justice, he may persecute his opponents and stir up the fear and conflict that give him licence to operate. Abroad, he could cause alliance-wrecking provocations in, say, Greenland or Panama. There is no going back to the way America was 100 days ago. Only 1,361 days left.

China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs

Hainan Island incident

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

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

Go here:

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: [email protected]. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

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Timestamps:

Timestamp: (3:22). President Trump is pushing a peace deal that completely favors Russia, while also hinting that he’s nearly done trying to bring about peace.

Timestamp: (21:32). Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has shared detailed military plans in a second Signal chat that included his wife and brother, and he appears to be in at least some danger of losing his job.

Timestamp: (29:18). A number of prominent Republicans, including several former members of the first Trump administration, have blasted the President for going after two Republicans within his first Administration.

Timestamp: (40:55). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to [email protected]. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

It would make perfect sense for Trump to force Rubio to be the messenger on this inability to create a peace deal.

Here’s a quick reminder that this won’t be the first time. This is what Trump said during the State of the Union this year.

The Atlantic: Trump’s Plan to Sell Out Ukraine to Russia

There’s been a lot happen since last Thursday’s podcast.

Here’s a quick rundown on the stories you need to know about, and which I’m tracking for this week’s edition.

The biggest news is Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared detailed military plans in a second Signal chat that included his wife and brother.

As CNN reports:

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed plans about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen on a second Signal group chat, this one on his personal phone and including his wife, lawyer and brother, three people familiar with the chat told CNN.

The chat was set up during Hegseth’s tumultuous confirmation hearing process as a way for his closest allies to strategize, two of the people familiar with the matter said. But Hegseth continued using the chat, which had more than a dozen people in it, to communicate after he was confirmed, the people said.

The revelation comes as some of Hegseth’s closest advisers have begun sounding the alarm about the secretary’s judgment, including his former press secretary, John Ullyot, and three former senior officials Hegseth fired last week — his top adviser Dan Caldwell, deputy chief of staff Darin Selnick, and Colin Carroll, who served as chief of staff to the deputy secretary of defense.

This impossible-to-imagine news has Hegseth on the hot seat. (Or possibly his time is already finished, according to NPR.)

Even before this terrible news broke, Hegseth was having former advisers and strong supporters of President Trump speak out publicly against him.

Check out what John Ullyot wrote in Politico. Ullyot is a former chief Pentagon spokesman and led communications at the National Security Council and the Department of Veterans Affairs in President Donald Trump’s first term.

Besides that, he was a senior communications adviser on Trump’s 2016 campaign.

But last week, Ullyot resigned from the Pentagon and wrote these blistering words in Politico:

The latest flashpoint (for Hegseth) is a near collapse inside the Pentagon’s top ranks. On Friday, Hegseth fired three of his most loyal senior staffers — senior adviser Dan Caldwell, deputy chief of staff Darin Selnick and Colin Carroll, chief of staff to the deputy secretary of Defense. In the aftermath, Defense Department officials working for Hegseth tried to smear the aides anonymously to reporters, claiming they were fired for leaking sensitive information as part of an investigation ordered earlier this month.

Yet none of this is true. While the department said that it would conduct polygraph tests as part of the probe, not one of the three has been given a lie detector test. In fact, at least one of them has told former colleagues that investigators advised him he was about to be cleared officially of any wrongdoing. Unfortunately, Hegseth’s team has developed a habit of spreading flat-out, easily debunked falsehoods anonymously about their colleagues on their way out the door.

On Friday, POLITICO reported that Hegseth’s chief of staff, Joe Kasper, was leaving his role. Kasper had requested the investigation into the Pentagon leaks, which reportedly included military operational plans for the Panama Canal and a pause in the collection of intelligence for Ukraine.

It definitely looks like Hegseth is on his final legs with the Trump Administration, but he still sounds confident:

President Trump also claims — at least for now — that Hegseth is safe and doing a great job.

See here:

While it’s difficult to make a bold prediction, I would think that Hegseth is in trouble.

Hegseth even has the first (or probably many) Congressional Republicans coming out against him.

But the White House pushback is pretty strong.

And you could also argue a couple of things.

First, Trump doesn’t need the distraction with everything going on from Iran talks to strikes against the Houthis.

Secondly, the NPR story only has one source. But I balance out the single source with the fact that I put NPR pretty high on my list of media outlets that I trust. So, I’m skeptical they’d have written such a story without a strong source — especially given how Trump and the GOP are trying to defund them.)

What do you guys think?

UPDATE:

Link to full letter: An Open Letter Opposing White House Retaliatory Investigations

Bill Clinton and Loretta Lynch’s meeting scandal is every Clinton scandal in miniature

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

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

Go here:

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: [email protected]. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

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