Today, the Late Crew talks about Trump’s NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space (10:23), DOD says that most girls do not think they could succeed in the military (20:33), the Air Force names first female SERE specialist as chief master sergeant (30:57), the Space Force wants its own boot camp (41:59), and on 16 Dec 1941 Admiral Nimitz takes command of the US Pacific Fleet (58:22).

Today, the Late Crew talks about a flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system (06:47), how junior enlisted troops are set to receive a major pay increase in 2025 (14:39),  physically fit sailors may be exempt from body standards next year (21:48), a new special–edition Jeep Wrangler pays tribute to the classic 1941 Willys MB (30:46), and the Treaty of Paris on December 10th, 1898 (39:26).

Today, we welcome in former Marine and retired Police Sergeant Graham Dunne!  Together we decide the best Thanksgiving meal side dish, talk about Graham’s career as a policeman, discuss his book “The Jagged Blue Line”,  and his business at RagnarTactical.com.  Then we test his true abilities as a cop by making him compete in the Police movie game!

For Graham’s book, “The Jagged Blue Line”, go to https://thejaggedblueline.com/.

Today, the Late Crew talks about how NASA is tracking a football field-sized asteroid approaching Earth (03:17),  the ISS crew reported an “unexpected odor” from a Russian spacecraft (09:02), the Army put up a $15,000 reward to help find 31 pistols(19:32),  a former Navy officer Steals over $850,000 in military gear (25:55), we debate which is the best Thanksgiving meal side dish (32:14), and three battles that were fought on Thanksgiving (55:49).

Today, the Late Crew talks about how Northrop Grumman eyes 2026 launch of robot-armed satellite servicer (16:43), an Air Force captain becomes the first woman in service history to receive the Silver Star (22:59), the Pentagon fails seventh audit in a row (28:48), why the Space Force has a nuclear material sniffing robot (37:54), and President Lincoln gives the Gettysburg address on 19 Nov 1863 (46:03).

Today, the Late Crew talks about how Boeing is looking to jettison the space business (10:52), what a 2nd Trump administration could mean for NASA and space exploration (16:50), Space National Guard could become reality under Donald Trump (22:50), how Colorado could lose US Space Command (26:05), Navy Rear Admiral to testify to Congress about underwater UFOs (28:52), we plat the military operation name game (40:35), and the first woman to fly a combat mission for the United States on November 15, 1994 (49:28).

Today, the Late Crew reviews how the VA’s projected $15B budget shortfall doesn’t exist (13:06), a VA employee’s accidental voicemail to veteran prompts investigation (20:11), how Boeing overcharged the Air Force $150K for soap dispensers (27:19), a CENTCOM commander allegedly shoved airman on military flight (34:58), how the Air Force Academy got pranked by West Point (41:22), we take a Presidents and the Military quiz (44:42), and the Articles of Confederation are adopted on 15 Nov 1777 (52:03).

Today, the Late Crew reviews that the Astronauts on the ISS are braced for an urgent evacuation (10:10), a Marine sinks a boat with a Stinger ground-to-air missile while training in the Philippines (24:10),  how a parked F-16 suffered $30 million in damage (37:20),  spooky Military ghost stories (49:55), and the history of the B-29 “Black Week” in Oct 1943 (59:13).

I’m joined today by Former Marine Corporal and retired Police Sergeant Graham Dunne.  Graham was born in Liverpool, England.  His family immigrated to the U.S. when he was 10.  He graduated from high school in Colorado in 1987.  After a few semesters in college, he decided to join the Marines reserve as an MOS 0844 Field Artillery Fire Control.  His first assignment was to the 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Colorado.  He was also hired as a Deputy Sheriff.  After 18 months, he applied and was accepted into the Police Department in 1994.  Graham retired 25 years later in 2019.  He has written a book about his Police experiences called “The Jagged Blue Line”, and he currently owns and operates RagnarTactical.com. 

For Graham’s book, “The Jagged Blue Line”, go to https://thejaggedblueline.com/.

Today, the Late Crew discusses the passing of Jake’s Uncle, Marines Maj Benjamin Franklin Collins III, how SpaceX caught its Starship booster with “Chopsticks” (08:12), the Navy launches an investigation into faulty welds (17:39), a Marine recruiter gets sentenced to 1 year in the brig (23:02),  Miss America puts on a bite sleeve and gets a taste of military service dog training (40:34), and the history of the Marine Corps barracks bombing in Lebanon on 23 Oct 1983 (53:54).