Episode 527 • • 1:39:08 - 1:46:25
527: Odious Selfies
General Martin Dempsey, Military Perks, 506th Infantry Regiment
General Martin Dempsey is criticized for his lavish lifestyle and public appearances, such as singing the national anthem at ball games, while junior officers struggle with sequestration cuts. The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, famous from "Band of Brothers," is reportedly being deactivated due to budget issues. The hosts contrast the "motorcade and Gulfstream" lifestyle of top generals with the hardships of ground troops.
