3 chapters across the catalog
Distinguished Warfare Medal, Drone Pilot Awards
The Pentagon's creation of the "Distinguished Warfare Medal" for drone pilots and cyber warriors is discussed. The hosts criticize the fact that this medal for remote operations is ranked higher than the Bronze Star, a medal awarded for valor in physical combat.
Barack Obama Technology Terminology and Global War on Adjectives
President Obama's use of the word "thingamajig" when discussing furnace repairs is mocked as a sign of his technological disconnect. This is contrasted with the serious rhetoric of the "Global War on Terrorism," which veterans have rebranded as a "war on an adjective." The segment highlights the perceived absurdity of modern political and military language.
General David Petraeus, US Army Uniform Regulations
The hosts address listener feedback regarding their criticism of General David Petraeus's uniform. Citing Army Regulation 670-1, they argue that while standard officers are required to wear all earned badges, generals have the authority to design their own uniforms, leading to the conclusion that Petraeus chooses his "Generalissimo" aesthetic personally.
