#259 Drones, Irregular Warfare & Geopolitics w/ Col. (Ret) John Mills

Join us for a national security conversation w/ the Center for Security Policy's Col. John Mills (Ret.). We'll be covering the drones, irregular warfare on our shores and foreign threats. In this episode of the State of Freedom, the host discusses the importance of leadership and clarity in international relations, contrasting the Biden administration's approach with that of former President Trump. The episode features an in-depth interview with Colonel John Mills, a senior fellow and national security strategist, who provides insights into current security concerns, including drone threats, potential foreign interference, and election integrity issues. Colonel Mills highlights the vulnerabilities in U.S. defenses, particularly at military bases such as Hill Air Force Base and NAS Oceania, and discusses the implications of recent security breaches. The conversation also covers the potential impact of Trump's proposed team and the need for holding individuals accountable for past misconduct. Listeners are encouraged to support the podcast and stay engaged with updates on national security and policy matters.   SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: Habakkuk 3:19 NIV   ACTION & INFO FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Follow Col. (Ret) John Mills On X: @colonelretjohn2 On his Substack: https://colonelretjohn.substack.com/ Follow the Center for Security Policy On X: @securefreedom Website: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/   SUPPORT US & GET CONNECTED: Want to support The State of Freedom? Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps! Follow us on Rumble and X. Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show. Planning to purchase a Starlink device? Help out TSOF by ordering your Starlink satellite through our referral link & we'll both get one month of service for free! https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2291754-20667-66 Order General Flynn's movie - Flynn - Deliver the Truth. Whatever the Cost. Click here: https://www.flynnmovie.com/tsofpodcast or visit www.freedomstate.us. If you'd like to advertise with the show, send an email to [email protected] and make the subject line TSOF Advertising. Want to help LACAG's efforts? Sign up for the action center and stay updated: https://www.lacag.org/action-center Join LACAG and help bring Louisiana out of the swamp:  https://www.lacag.org/give  Get in touch with our sponsors: For more information on investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, email [email protected]. Put Metal Stacks in the subject line. To get involved with Moms for Liberty, send them an email: [email protected]. Let them know you heard about their work on The State of Freedom. KEY POINTS:  00:00 Introduction to International Relations and Leadership 01:30 Podcast Introduction and Guest Introduction 03:00 Scripture Reflection and Personal Transitions 04:41 Discussion on Drone Threats and National Security 11:28 Election Integrity and Security Concerns 17:52 Counter-Drone Measures and Legal Challenges 26:59 Mortar Rounds and Vulnerabilities 27:30 Chinese Threats to Naval Bases 27:53 Cold War Air Defense Sites 28:36 Naval Air Station Oceania Today 29:49 Supply Chain Vulnerabilities 31:16 Trump's Proposed Team 32:26 Leadership and Change Agents 34:15 International Conflicts and Trump's Approach 36:29 Biden Administration Critique 37:42 Precious Metals Investment Opportunity 38:25 Accountability and Justice 42:00 Declassification and Transparency 47:42 Colonel's Insights and Outro     CREDITS: Music by MarkJuly from Pixabay Sound effects by Pixabay Ad music by Top-Flow, AudioCoffee & penguinmusic on Pixabay