5 chapters across the catalog
Producer "Gummy Nerds" shares his experience as a combat infantryman in Iraq and promotes a new podcast titled *Before I Forget*. The show features two US Army veterans discussing their perspectives on life before and after 9/11 and their experiences during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Gummy Nerds requests "combat karma" for all those affected by war.
Senate Testimony on Russian Cyber Warfare and Public Education
Senator James Lankford compares Russian cyber operations to artillery tactics used in infantry warfare, suggesting they fire messages everywhere to find a "break in the wall." He calls for the education of the American public and criticizes mainstream media for amplifying fake news stories.
Women in Combat, Selective Service, Marine Corps Testing
The Obama administration moves toward requiring women to register for the Selective Service. The hosts discuss Marine Corps data suggesting that all-male units outperformed integrated units in physically demanding combat tasks, questioning the push for gender integration in front-line roles.
The U.S. Air Force has extended the service life of the A-10 Warthog for another year, a decision welcomed by infantry troops who rely on its close air support. In international news, Boko Haram reportedly released 200 female hostages in Nigeria, though the exact numbers and identities of the victims remain unconfirmed.
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.
