ep 30: Semper ‘Sup

IN THE NEWS: ‘Sup with the Space Force motto?; A Space Force second; House wants Navy ranks in Space Force; Poland is the new Germany; F-16s moving out; Beirut blast; U.S. military delivers; Pentagon shuts down has-been colonels; Chinese military told to stand-down; Space X Splashdown; New UFO task force; Air Force helicopter takes fire over Virginia; New WTF Feature: Colonel Kiddie Porn; Bang! Bang!; Child molester asks Supreme Court for his job back; Insulin murders at the VA; and wrapping-up with “Everyday Heroes” do work that matters.

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SPACE FORCE

Space Force unveils delta logo and ‘semper supra’ motto

The Space Force is Getting an Official Second in Command

House Proposal Could Give Naval Ranks to Space Force

Space Force ranks and insignia decisions on hold pending congressional action

DOD

With the Germany withdrawal, Poland is set to be hosting a lot more US troops

Moving US F-16s from Germany will ripple far outside the Black Sea region

Beirut blast: Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled explosion that killed at least 100, injured thousands in Lebanon’s capital

US military delivers emergency food, medical aid to BeirutPentagon dismisses ‘unserious’ debate over potential military involvement in any post-election dispute

Chinese Military Told to Prevent Escalation in Interactions With US

SpaceX Capsule and NASA Crew Make 1st Splashdown in 45 Years

Pentagon to launch task force to investigate UFO sightings

AIR FORCE

Air Force helicopter shot while flying over Virginia; crew member injured

WTF?!?

Air Force Colonel Sentenced for Child Porn

Airman charged with illegal purchase of handgun used in fatal on-base shooting

Ex-Soldier Booted over Child Molestation Conviction Asks Supreme Court to Intervene

Guilty plea in poisoning deaths of VA patients still leaves lawsuits, lingering questions

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Teen starts clothing brand to support ‘everyday heroes,’ gets licensing deal from Air Force, Coast Guard

Chris and Jody are Air Force vets who enjoy military history and folklore. They have a podcast. They tell stories. They digress. A lot.

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