This week the Late Crew talks about where Airmen and Guardians can turn for help during the Government shutdown (07:58), the Navy launches reviews of Marines’ and sailors’ personal social media posts (20:53), gate guards fire on truck at Coast Guard base where federal agents had arrived (32:40), and our Unheralded History featuring the FP-45 Liberator (43:49) and Edgewater Arsenal (51:07). https://lateforchangeover.com/

This week the Late Crew talks about: The CDC officially recognizes Gulf War illness, giving long-overdue validation to thousands of veterans still suffering from mysterious symptoms (04:39). An Airman who returned fire during a gun attack shares how he was thinking of “everybody else” in a moment of pure heroism (14:33). Actor Adam Driver will take on the role of Air Force Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman in a new movie — a story of sacrifice on a snowy Afghan mountaintop (20:16). Plus, we uncover the strange Cold War project known as Operation Delirium (1958) — where U.S. soldiers were unknowingly part of secret psychological experiments (27:41). 🪖 A mix of courage, recognition, and forgotten history — all in this week’s military headlines! https://lateforchangeover.com/

From major changes coming to Air Force Basic Training (11:37), to reviewing SecWar’s speech (27:56), to remembering one of the last original Tuskegee Airmen who lived to be 100 (54:14), this episode covers both today’s headlines and hidden stories from the past. We also play the “Guess the Score” game with military biography movies (58:47), and take a deep dive into Project Iceworm—the Cold War plan to build nuclear missile sites under the ice of Greenland in 1959 (01:13:21). A mix of history, news, and fun that you don’t want to miss! https://lateforchangeover.com/

This week the Late Crew is TDY. So this episode contains hilarious clips from our past shows: First, we debate who should be the official patron saint of the U.S. Space Force (01:28). Then, we test our knowledge with a fast-paced Space Movie Quiz—can you beat us on the classics and cult favorites? (13:11) Finally, we dive into the hilarious (and sometimes bizarre) world of military codenames in the Operation Name Game. (34:31) Tune in for laughs, history, and some out-of-this-world insights! https://lateforchangeover.com/

From space to the sea, and deep into history—this week’s stories span it all. An Air Force test pilot has been chosen to command a year-long Mars simulation mission (02:59), while President Trump says U.S. forces have sunk a third suspected drug boat off Venezuela (14:16). The Army tightens grooming standards and hairstyles under new orders, sparking debate among soldiers (19:19). We also rewind to the Battle of Glorieta Pass in 1862, often called the “Gettysburg of the West” (29:09) and dive into Operation Ivy Bells, the top-secret submarine mission that ran from 1970 to 1981 (35:16). A mix of modern headlines, battlefield history, and Cold War secrets—don’t miss it! https://lateforchangeover.com/

This week the Late Crew dives into pivotal moments past and present: Americans recall “Where were you on 9-11?” (03:18), scientists reveal how space travel accelerates cellular aging (12:30), U.S. forces unleash a lethal airstrike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean (18:14), the legendary Harlem Hellfighters finally receive the Congressional Gold Medal for their courage in WWI (26:09) and a forgotten WWII chapter—when Japan bombed the U.S. mainland on September 9th, 1942 (30:26). History, science, and military power collide in this fast-paced briefing! https://lateforchangeover.com/

This week’s military and history roundup is packed with major headlines: President Trump reverses Biden’s call by directing U.S. Space Command’s move to Huntsville, Alabama (06:49). Military helicopters in Colorado are training for a critical mission — helping NASA’s Artemis astronauts return safely from the Moon (17:56). The Air Force announces funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt (24:19). National Geographic gears up for a high-octane “Top Gun” series (34:30). And on this day in history — September 2, 1945, Japan surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, officially ending World War II (42:23). From space to history, and everything in between, we’ve got the stories you don’t want to miss. https://lateforchangeover.com/

Today’s lineup is wild: Feds say a group of veterans swiped over $150K from an Air Force base’s sports program in Florida (06:57). The Pentagon just showed off a warship with ZERO crew — a real ghost ship sailing into the future of warfare (16:58). We also salute the last American fighter ace of WWII, who flew into history at 103 (34:16). And on this day in 1957, the Soviets dropped a bombshell — the first-ever ICBM test that proved no corner of the globe was safe (39:47). Strap in, this episode’s got scandal, innovation, heroes, and Cold War chills all in one shot! https://lateforchangeover.com/