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Late For Changeover

by Marty Smith

Interviews with service members describing their reasons for joining and their initial experiences in the military, law enforcement, and firefighting professions.

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  1. USO Pickleball Hits Somalia, Underwater Sat Comms, TRICARE Fraud Twice & Jimmy Stewart Doc

    Space communications startup AnySignal expands into undersea market (05:19) Chiropractor sentenced to 14 years in prison for scheme to take millions from Tricare, VA health insurance (11:13) Mental health clinic owner convicted of defrauding Tricare (15:17) New USO brings pickleball and pancakes…

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  2. SpaceX Starship FINALLY Hits Orbit + Space Force Jungle Grads, New Compass Call Jet & Epic WWII Movie Drop!

    SpaceX launches Starship into orbit for 1st time — largest rocket ever built notches key milestone on dramatic Flight 14 test (03:31) First Space Force guardians graduate from Army jungle school in Panama (11:50) Air Force retires original Compass Call after more than 40 years of operations…

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  3. Army LTC (Ret) Patrick Naughton

    Today we speak with Army LTC (Retired) Patrick Naughton on enlisting as an 11B in the Army (02:51), going to UNLV ROTC (05:26), becoming a Medical Service Corps Officer (10:22), serving as a Legislative Liaison (11:10), teaching at the Command and General Staff College (24:50), writing articles...

  4. GPS Crisis, $8M War Bets & Marines in the NFL?!

    Space Force to start work on next GPS ground system after OCX failure (01:26) Gamblers have made $8 million on Polymarket betting on military operations (05:35) These 2 Marines are now professional football players (10:44) https://lateforchangeover.com/ #lateforchangeover #veteranvoices...

  5. Trump Creates U.S. Space Academy + Army’s New Drone Soldiers Graduate + New PTSD Drugs & USS Lincoln’s Wild Thailand Visit

    President Trump signs order to create US Space Academy (06:10) The Army’s new drone-first soldiers are already graduating from training school (12:36) After 25 Years Without a New PTSD Drug, Here's What's in the Pipeline (23:22) USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Thailand lifts hope and sex-tourism...

  6. SpaceX $100B Starbase + Army Offers Free GTA to Reenlist + Kyle Carpenter in COD & Red Ramage MoH

    Starbase Louisiana: SpaceX announces enormous $100 billion Starbase launch site (07:40) Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist (18:47) Kyle Carpenter will be a playable character in next ‘Call of Duty’ (36:33) Unheralded History: Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lawson...

  7. Robots Fix Satellites & Patrol the Border + Soldiers Get Beer & Best War Movies

    Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites lifts off (02:44) Humanoid robots could patrol southern border (13:51) Soldiers can now buy beer and hard seltzer at Fort Hood’s dining hall (24:23) Best movie for each war (37:34) https://lateforchangeover.com/ #lateforchangeover #veteranvoices...

  8. Rocket Lab’s Ghost Spaceport, Marine FPV Drones, Denmark’s Military Draft & WWII’s Fukuryu Divers

    Rocket Lab unveils new 'GHOST' portable spaceport system (04:17) Marines can now hit targets 20 kilometers away with new FPV drones (15:20) Denmark begins extended military conscription (30:20) Unheralded History: The Fukuryu ("crouching dragons") were a World War II Imperial Japanese Navy...

  9. 🛰️AI Could Soon Fly Spacecraft | VA GLP-1 Trial | Coast Guard 236th Birthday | Medal of Honor Hero

    AI is ready to run spacecraft. Is the space industry ready for it? (13:16) VA to test whether GLP-1s can treat alcohol use disorder (31:12) The Coast Guard’s 236th Birthday on August 4th (37:22) William Harvey Carney (1840–1908) the first African American to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his...

  10. 🛰️Starship's Softest Splashdown Ever | Pentagon's Testosterone Screening | Navy Housing Shakeup & Unheralded History🚀

    SpaceX's Starship megarocket makes the 'softest splashdown' ever (05:09) Pentagon launches testosterone screening program for troops (15:46) Sailors could live in RVs or houseboats as Navy overhauls barracks (27:06) Unheralded History: Bow and Arrow use in the Vietnam War (36:26)...

  11. 🚀SPACE FORCE PROMOTIONS & $25K RECRUIT BONUSES | Trump’s Veteran Truck Driver Plan | Apollo 11 Moonwalk Anniversary

    Space Force Announces Enlisted Promotions as It Prepares to Switch to ‘Fully Qualified’ System (05:03) Space Force offers $25,000 to new recruits who commit to 8 years (21:05) Trump Says He’ll Seek to Replace Immigrant Truck Drivers With Veterans (31:28) On this day in space! July 20, 1969…

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  12. 🚀Space Force Goes Offensive? America 250 Patriot Games, Switchblade Drones & Classic Military Movie Quiz

    Space Force officially has its own weapon for taking out satellites (10:14) ‘Like a God-gun’: Armor unit adopts Switchblade kamikaze drones (17:25) Trump’s ‘Hunger Games’-Style Teen Competition: What to Know About Patriot Games (28:47) Classic Military Movie game (34:26)...

  13. America 250 Seen From Space, MRE Theft, Memphis Shooting & Brad Pitt's New Movie

    Even astronauts in space saw America 250 fireworks on the Fourth of July (07:35) National Guard soldiers shoot and kill man in Memphis (14:20) Ex-Army Soldier Convicted in $1.1M Ready-to-Eat Meal Theft (25:25) Trailer review of “Heart of the Beast” starring Brad Pitt (33:38)...

  14. NASA's Space Rescue | USS Reagan Drug Ring | German town celebrates America | Navy diver Owen Hammerberg

    NASA to launch rescue mission July 1 to save Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere. Sailor’s fatal fall exposed drug ring aboard aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. German city (Weiden) to celebrate America’s 250th. Unheralded history: Navy BM2 Owen Hammerberg, MoH 17 Feb…

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  15. 🚀 Operation Period | All female jump team | World War II 1944 | Gen. Gordon Granger

    Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period’ (07:17) First Women's Parachute Team Jumps Into Normandy for D-Day's 82nd Anniversary (18:50) Timeline of War: World War II 1944 (26:44) Unheralded History: June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger (37:47)...

  16. 🚀 NASA's Artemis Controversy | GWOT Memorial Unveiled | Gummy Bear Bug Repellent | Harlem Hellfighters

    NASA chief defends all-male Artemis 3 astronaut crew amid backlash: 'I don't think anyone should be reading into this' (17:08) First look at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design in Washington (31:48) As tick threat grows, Navy lab investigates ‘gummy bear’ bug repellent (44:16) Unheralded...

  17. 🚀 SpaceX IPO?! Bruce Crandall's Final Flight & WWII's Biggest Year

    SpaceX is about to become the 7th-most valuable American company. Medal of Honor recipient and legendary Vietnam War helicopter pilot ‘Old Snake’ has died. Timeline of War: World War II. 1943 Unheralded History: Operation Babylift April 1975 https://lateforchangeover.com/ #lateforchangeover...

  18. Blue Origin's Fireball, Army's IBEX Exoskeleton, and WWII's Biggest Battles

    How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans (03:18) Army develops exoskeleton for lower-limb injuries on the battlefield (17:55) Timeline of War: World War II. 1941-1942 (26:42) Unheralded History: Gen Douglas McArthur-the highs and lows (43:22) https://lateforchangeover.com/...

  19. Starship V3, Jungle Warriors & Buried Patriots | The Military Stories They Missed 🚀⚔️🇺🇸

    Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it's lowest price since January! (09:12) SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test (14:11) Dozens of Revolutionary War soldiers laid to rest…

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  20. F-18 Crash! Medevac Drones, Rocket Rigs & the Bloody Battle of Ripcord 🇺🇸🔥

    Late For Changeover 20 May 2026 Idaho Air Show crash (06:59) US Air Force looks to convert offshore oil rigs into rocket recovery platforms (11:22) The Army is testing medevac drones that lift injured soldiers from battlefields (25:29) Actors Gary Sinise, Joe Mantegna Prep to Host Massive…

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  21. Space Force Radar Shake-Up, Military Medical No-Go’s, Chaplain vs Chaplain, the landing at Veracruz

    Space Force to Overhaul Key Early Warning, Surveillance Radars Around the World (09:24) Military will now prescreen recruits for 28 medical conditions (21:46) A field competition for Army chaplains tests spiritual mettle (32:00) The Landing at Veracruz on March 9, 1847 (40:56)...

  22. Secret Military Bets, Arctic Warriors & the Drink That Powered a War

    Rest In Peace: Rip-Its (02:12). Space Force selects first part-time guardians from pool of Air Force reservists (06:16). Military insiders may be betting on operations more than previously known (15:44). Air Force security squadron in Alaska creates Arctic combat development course (27:25)...

  23. Airspace Gets EXPENSIVE, Robots Collapse, Navy Goes Unmanned | The Red Ball Express of 1944

    The End of Free Skies: How New FAA Fees Reshape Launch Economics (09:26). Navy’s 1st unmanned aircraft for use on carriers makes initial flight (26:12). Robot fails (30:54). Unheralded History: The Red Ball Express 1944 (45:36) https://lateforchangeover.com/

  24. Why Are We Even Going to the Moon?! Bear Attack, War Heroes & Vietnam’s Final Escape🚀🐻🚁

    In the wake of Artemis 2, America needs to consider the ‘why’ of its government space program (08:42) Two soldiers wounded in a bear attack in Alaska (20:06) Army Names New Helicopter the MV-75 Cheyenne II, Honoring the Plains Tribes (27:16) Ola Mize Medal of Honor 1953 (39:06) Operation Frequent...

  25. Smart Guns vs Drones, Highway Blast Chaos & a Vietnam Hero’s Legacy

    Marines on way to Middle East seen using rifles with anti-drone smart scope (03:32) Military report says ‘one in a million’ live fire malfunction rained shrapnel on California highway (11:47) Air Force names 2 bases that could host nuclear ‘microreactors’ (21:03) Specialist and sergeant win Best...

  26. 🚨 Space Toilet Steals NASA Mission headlines, $37M Air Force Fraud, Robot War Machines & Iwo Jima Hero

    🚀NASA’s Artemis II is gearing up for its historic trip around the Moon—but stealing the spotlight is an unlikely hero: a next-gen space toilet engineered for deep-space survival. (05:42) Back on Earth, a former airman admits to a staggering $37 million fraud against the Air Force, exposing major...

  27. 🚀 Artemis Launch on April Fools?! GPS Chaos & War Dog Hero 🇺🇸🐕

    Strap in, Late Crew… this episode fires off like a rocket with a sense of humor and a safety waiver 🚀 We start off with a round of “Complete The Headline” (10:40) NASA is rolling the dice on timing, launching NASA’s Artemis II mission on April 1st… and somehow it’s not a prank. While the world...

  28. VA compensation controversy, Mortar Jesus and Eloise Page of the CIA!

    The Late Crew is joined by Ken Ramos from WTF Nation! We start the show with a discussion on VA compensation and how civilians are now looking side-eyed at compensation levels (02:07). We then shift to how a picture of Jesus Christ firing a mortar has raised such controversy (33:28). Our Man in…

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  29. Irish-Americans in Space!

    On this Saint Patrick’s Day, we here at the Late For Changeover Show would like to recognize some of the many Irish American contributions to our Space Program and to our Armed Forces.

  30. 🚨 Fake Veterans, Secret Submarine Missions & Self-Healing Spacecraft

    We start in the future, where scientists are developing self-healing spacecraft materials that could automatically repair micrometeorite damage in orbit, potentially making long-duration missions safer and more resilient. Back on Earth, the VA is preparing to scan up to a million veterans’ claims...

  31. From Space Force readiness and AI scandals to frogmen, naval battles, and CIA spy-craft

    The show opens with tensions rising in the Middle East as a U.S. Space Force squadron is temporarily barred from alcohol during heightened operations connected to U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets (13:07). Back stateside, a West Point cadet is dismissed after allegedly threatening to…

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  32. Artemis Delayed, Airman Indicted, K9 Tragedy… Then We Buy Tanks?!

    (13:02) First up, 🚀 the spotlight swings to NASA and the long-awaited Artemis II moon rocket. The mighty SLS was supposed to be stretching its legs for a March moonshot, but instead it is rolling away from the launch pad with a technical headache. What went wrong? How serious is it? And what…

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  33. Claim Sharks, Honeypots & Heroes: Spies, Scams and a Sound Barrier Legend 🚨✈️

    Tonight on Late For Changeover, we move from courtroom crackdowns to covert tradecraft… and tip our cover to legends who lived louder than jet engines. (06:25) California just dropped the hammer on predatory “claim shark” companies circling veterans like vultures with clipboards, passing a law…

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  34. Future Warfare Is Here: Silent Tanks, Smart Helmets & Tactical Jet Skis 🚀🪖🌊

    First off, the Late Crew plays the “Complete The Headline” game-test your knowledge of recent military news stories! (05:17) Then, out on California’s coast, Vandenberg Space Force Base is revving its engines for a launch-heavy future. More rockets, more missions, more global eyes on the Western...

  35. Orbiting Data Empires, VA Overhauls, and a WWI Relic ER Visit

    This episode rockets from the edge of the atmosphere straight into the headlines you did not see coming. SpaceX is reportedly sketching out plans for a jaw dropping orbital data center network that could one day blanket Earth with up to a million satellites, turning low Earth orbit into the...

  36. A Banned Substance, a Poaching Scandal, the NFL and the military & the Wildest Air Force Experiments Ever

    This episode of “Late For Changeover” is a full-throttle ride through today’s military headlines and some of the most unbelievable experiments in U.S. history. We kick things off with the Navy and Marine Corps banning kratom (05:14), an herbal supplement some service members have used for pain...

  37. Moon Rockets, Cold War Experiments & a Pentagon “Gay Bomb” | Military News & History

    This episode of Late For Changeover launches from the Moon and dives straight into the strange, serious, and sometimes surreal corners of military history and modern defense policy. The crew breaks down NASA’s new Moon rocket rolling to the launch pad as astronauts prepare for a return to deep...

  38. Combat Questions, Cocaine Billions, Online sex ads & Vietnam’s Secret Duo: Salt & Pepper

    This episode swings from the Pentagon’s corridors to the jungle shadows of Vietnam with no speed limits and no safe assumptions. First, we play the “Complete The Headline” Game (01:39). Next, we open with the Pentagon ordering a hard look at the real-world “effectiveness” of women serving in…

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  39. From Delta Force Snipers to Nuclear Missile Trains: How Modern Warfare, Fitness Standards, and Forgotten Cold War Tech Collide

    In this explosive deep dive we connect the dots from Operation Absolute Resolve—where U.S. airpower cleared the skies for Delta Force to seize Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in a breathtaking raid—to the lesser-known heroes and hidden figures you didn’t see in Black Hawk Down 🪖. We’ll also unpack…

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  40. It’s the Late Crew Year in Review!

    It’s the Late Crew Year in Review! Join us as we re-visit some of our best stories of the year along with some of our quizzes and games. We conclude the episode with some hilarious and never before seen outtakes! 2025 was a great year for us and thanks to all for listening and watching!...

  41. Christmas at War: Miracles, Battles & Brotherhood

    It’s the Late Crew Christmas Episode! This time, history doesn’t take the holiday off. We start in 1776, when Washington made Christmas a night for river ice, surprise attacks, and nation-bending decisions while crossing the Delaware on December 25th (06:29). Then we jump to Korea in 1950, where...

  42. Space Force Renames Its Weapons, a Smartwatch Saves an Airman & America’s Strangest Secret Wars

    Today the Late Crew talks about the US Space Force unveiling its new naming system for satellites and space weapons (06:26), how the Space Force issued smartwatch saved an Airman’s life (18:26), the Air Force relieves commander of security squadron at FE Warren Air Force Base (26:07), and for...

  43. 🎄✈️ Santa On Radar, Secret Missions In The Shadows: Holiday Ops & Cold War Wonders!

    Here’s a festive-to-classified mashup for your latest Late For Changeover soirée: Jingle bells meet jet engines as Santa lights up the NORAD radar screen for the 70th year, proving even Saint Nick needs aerospace surveillance (07:25). A Coast Guard chopper in Puerto Rico spirals into a merry “Ho…

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  44. Cosmonaut Pulled from SpaceX, Robotic Army Chow, Lost Veterans & The Night LA Thought WWII Hit Home!

    Strap in—tonight we’re diving into a whirlwind of global tension, battlefield innovation, forgotten heroes, and a mystery straight out of a wartime sci-fi thriller. We open with a shocker: a Russian cosmonaut abruptly yanked from SpaceX’s Crew-12 roster for violating national security rules,...

  45. Space Station Drama, Military Medical Scandal & a Bizarre Coup Plot — Plus WWII’s Alaska Nightmare!

    In today’s wide-ranging episode, we unpack four jaw-dropping stories you won’t want to miss: —Shenzhou‑22 — Tiangong rescue mission: After a damaged capsule left three Chinese astronauts stranded, China launched an unmanned lifeboat to bring them home (04:45). —A disturbing criminal investigation...

  46. AI in Orbit, Veterans in Crisis, and History’s Wildest Experiments — From the Bonus Army to Project Pigeon

    In today’s episode of Late For Changeover, we bridge cutting-edge space tech, veteran advocacy, and some of the strangest chapters in military history. We start in orbit, where a revolutionary satellite just used artificial intelligence to reorient itself — a breakthrough that could push space...

  47. Secret Missions & Marine Legends: The Wild History Behind America’s Boldest Military Moments

    From the battlefields that defined “The Few, The Proud, The Marines” to the covert operations that sound more like spy movie plots than real events—this episode dives deep into the fascinating corners of U.S. military history. Discover the origins of the U.S. Marine Corps’ legendary identity...

  48. Where Spacecraft Go to Die: Military Tech, Forgotten Wars, and Secret Missions!

    From the ocean’s most remote graveyard to forgotten wartime experiments — this episode explores the strange and fascinating corners of military and scientific history. Discover Point Nemo, the final resting place of the International Space Station when it plunges into Earth’s most isolated waters...

  49. Shutdown relief | Navy social media reviews | Guards shoot U-Haul | FP-45 Liberator | Edgewater Arsenal experiments

    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),...

  50. 🎖️ Gulf War Illness Finally Recognized, Airman Hero’s Courage, Adam Driver’s Next Military Role & Secret 1958 Experiment!

    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...

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Interviews with service members describing their reasons for joining and their initial experiences in the military, law enforcement, and firefighting professions.

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