America’s Frontlines

”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operators, each episode dives into the challenges, innovations, and missions that define America’s defense infrastructure. Whether it’s AI at the tactical edge, supply chain resilience, or frontline decision-making, this podcast delivers powerful stories and actionable insights for defense professionals, policymakers, and citizens who care about the security of our nation.

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Episodes

Wednesday Nov 19, 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip explore Trump’s warning about Nigeria’s escalating massacre of Christians, the possibility of U.S. airstrikes and troop deployment, and the major operational hurdles AFRICOM faces after losing regional basing in West Africa
In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip break down a dramatic week of global upheaval—from fresh U.S. military options on Venezuela and a historic end to the penny, to Iran seizing an oil tanker in the volatile Strait of Hormuz—revealing what it all means for America’s future
Colonel Denny gives us another dose of one liners
Our primary guest is retired Marine General Arnold Punaro 
We get our regular refresher of military history to keep us sharp 
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer updates us on the current status of recruiting efforts of the Coast Guard and how they are blowing away their numbers
Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts updates us on last weekends Service Academy football action

Friday Nov 14, 2025

In this episode:
Trump breaks another taboo - and it’s the right move. Colonel Denny and Skip explain why safe nuclear testing is essential to deterrence, readiness, and keeping America’s arsenal reliable in an increasingly unstable world
In the news segment the colonel and Skip discuss some of the current events shaping our lives like the final end of the government shutdown as well as other matters
The colonel deliver more of his one liners to lighten the mood, thank you sir!
Our primary guest is a pharmacist that works within an emergency department, Bryn Moran, and he discusses when it makes sense to choose an urgent care, calling your primary physician, or heading to the emergency room
Team member Marine vet and retired border patrolman, Gil Maza, talks with the colonel about the situation with the illegal aliens, socialism, and our country
Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep our knowledge base up to date.

Wednesday Nov 12, 2025

In this episode:
In the "Comments by the Colonel segment", Colonel Denny and Skip discuss why voters still vote their wallets first — and how Republicans must refocus on economic relief, energy security, and working-class prosperity to keep America strong and avoid another Biden-style collapse
In the news, the colonel and Skip talk about several subjects including rising GPS attacks, crumbling U.S. infrastructure, and a brewing Arctic power struggle - threats shaking our skies, our bridges, and our national security
Colonel Denny delivers us some Thanksgiving humor to help lighten the tone a bit and I think it worked
Our primary guest is General John "Dragon" Teichert who brings his great insight and leadership to the show as well as great message about the 250 birthday of the Marines as well as a special recognition of the R. Lee Emery Musical Road.  Palmdale, California dedicated a section of 10th Street West running east to Sierra Highway to Marine, and well known actor, R. Lee Emery. 
We get our regular dose of military history
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us insight on the SIBR process and some of the challenges it is currently facing
We get an update on last weekend's Service Academy Football action with Air Force graduate Quinton Roberts

Friday Nov 07, 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip explain why Trump restored the ‘Department of War’ — and why a name change signals a return to war-winning focus. Defense was bureaucracy; War is mission
In the News we hear more noise that continues to cause "disturbance in the force"
The colonel brings smiles back to our faces with some humor
Skip and the colonel discuss the importance of being properly trained in using a gun beyond just a concealed carried course 
We get introduced to another female veteran by U.S. Navy veteran Theresa Robinson
And we get our normal dose of military history from colonel Denny and Skip

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny is back in the driver seat and we all welcome him back
Can sanctions move Putin, or only Tomahawk threats? Colonel Denny and Skip break down why strength, not talk, wins with authoritarian regimes
In the news segment, the colonel and Skip discuss how America hits narco-networks, Japan partners with Trump on rare-earths, a Nobel nomination lands — and Israel moves again to crush Hamas. Big week on the world stage
We get another dose of some well needed humor from the colonel
Our primary guest is retired Army lieutenant colonel Mel Bauman whom talks about is time serving as well as being an Army Reserve Ambassador in the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR)
Of course we get our military history to help keep us educated
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some Warrant wisdom
And Quinton Roberts reviews the Service Academy football action from last week as well as what is up for this coming week

Friday Oct 31, 2025

In this episode:
Skip Coryell continues to provide cover for Colonel Denny whom is expected to return next week
Skip provides us some "comments from the non-com" about why his hunting is so therapeutic 
Today's news is all "Good News" stories for a change because we have had to go without our regular dose of humor from the colonel
Roland Ashby is our primary guest today and he talks about his time in the Coast Guard as well as his passion for flying as well as the Young Eagles program offered through the Experimental Aircraft Association
Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep our knowledge up to date on what has gotten to where we are today

Wednesday Oct 29, 2025

In this episode:
Skip Coryell takes command while Colonel Denny is attending to some personal matters which Skip explains
In the News segment, Skip provides his opinion on some of the high profile stories impacting our lives
Diane Raver, from the Garden State Film Festival, joins Skip and reviews this month's movie Hidden Potential
Of course Skip remembers to give us our regular dose of military history
Retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us insight on the OA-1K Skyraider II during the Warrant Wisdom segment
And of course we get an update on last weekend's Service Academy football from Quinton Roberts

Friday Oct 24, 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip cut through the climate hysteria to ask: is global warming science—or politics? If the Statue of Liberty’s still dry, is it really the end of the world?
Skip jumps in the host seat and covers the news for the Colonel covering all of the craziness going on and provides us with his views on them
The colonel supplies us with some humor to keep us sane
We hear about the battle of the month from retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Chris Petty, learn more about military strategies at battledigest.com
Of course we get our regular dose of military history knowledge to remind us so we hopefully don't repeat past mistakes

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip break down how Israel, backed by American resolve, achieved the unthinkable — victory in the Middle East
In the new they discuss everything from the peace agreement and what is happening in Gaza, the Russian/Ukraine war and how Ukraine is using a low tech, low cost solution to defend against Russians expensive drones which others are taking notice of, also VP Vance and the 250th anniversary of the US Marines
The colonel delivers some more humor to lighten things which aren't too bad...
Retired Marine Lt General Jack Bergman, also the highest-ranking veteran to ever serve in Congress. talks with the colonel about our service men and women along with other important subjects like being a knowledgeable voter
Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep us sharp
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby educates us about a often overlook branch of military and law enforcement agency
Football cohost Quinton Roberts gives us a review of last weekends Service Academy Football activity and HOORAY Air Force won!

Friday Oct 17, 2025

In this episode:
As nations legalize assisted death, abandon faith, and redefine morality, Colonel Denny and Skip explore whether Western civilization can survive its own contradictions
Skip takes the lead on the news in this podcast and brings his unique view on some of the key stories filling the airwaves
The colonel delivers more humor to help keep us all appreciate what we have even in New York
Colonel Denny interviews someone really special in the main interview today and it is really worth hearing from
Our team border expert Gil Maza is our second guest and he provides us some great insight on his life and how he is proud to be an American
Of course we get our regular dose of military history which is really important to continue to remember so we appreciate what we have and cherish

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