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

Friday Sep 12, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell breakdown President Trump's controversial push to rebrand the Pentagon from the Department of Defense to the Department of War and what is signals to America's allies and adversaries
In the news segment, they discuss the situation around the assassination of Charlie Kirk and situation in the country today
We get to hear some more humor from the colonel to help lighten up things a bit
Julia Wilson returns to finish telling her story about the horrible attack at Fort Hood and her ordeals with dealing with PTSD as a civilian employee working for the government
Gila Maza gives an update on the southern boarder and other ICE activities followed up by Skip presenting a really interesting book on the attack on Pearl Harbor
And of course we get some refreshers on military history that happened around this date, do you know when tanks were first used in battle?

Wednesday Sep 10, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell dive into the controversial overhaul of the U.S. service academies - from the purge of DEI programs to the fight over "woke" policies - and what it means for America's future military leaders
In the news segment talk the colonel and Skip unpack President Trump's hard-hitting shift on China, India, and Russia - from sharp rhetoric to soaring tariffs - and what it means for America's global strategy along with other subjects like dealing with Venezuelan aircraft, Hamas, and of course the Ukraine/Russia war
To lighten things up, we get some more humor from the colonel that actually brought a smile to my face
The primary guest today is Sheriff Mack and the colonel and sheriff discuss the issues facing sheriffs across the country as well as his organization, the Constitutional Sheriff & Peace Officers Association 
Of course we get some military history about some key events that happen this week, did you know we started out being called the "United Colonies" before coming the "United States"?
We hear from retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby and know more about names and why they are important
And it is Service Academy football time again so we get a deep dive into last weekend's games with Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts as well as what this week looks like.

Friday Sep 05, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell discuss socialism, which seems to be getting popular now 
We get to hear some more humor from the colonel about things like florists and morse code
Retired Air Force veteran Jeff Pols and the colonel talk about the U.S. Constitution - Article V and the current situation with states that have passed the need for Convention of States to amend the Constitution
Navy veteran Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran and we hear about her experience during her time serving
And of course we get some military history that you may, or may not, have known

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about North Korea diplomats in Africa and what they are up to
During the news segment in this podcast, the colonel and Skip talk about the situation with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as well as an update on Air Force veteran Ashi Babbitt who was shot during the protest at the US Capital and her finally getting the long overdue military honors she was denied by President Biden's administration,
The colonel provide us some well needed relief with some humor
Today's podcast guest is Dr. Jim Smither with the subject being WWII along with his new book about the Vietnam war.
Of course you will get some refresher on military history that you might have forgotten about
 We get some Warrant Wisdom from retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby, this time about some interesting news about changings in training our future Navy pilots
And it's Service Academy football season once again so co-host Quinton Roberts joins the colonel to review last week's action as well as looking at this week's match ups

Friday Aug 29, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk Washington's surprising success; new security guarantees, the promise of negotiations, and the looming question - will Putin ever believe the West is ready to stop him?
The colonel goes over several key news stories impacting our lives
Of course we get to hear some more humor from the colonel about technology this time
An interview of Army Major Matt Alexander, who was a UH60 pilot, and is now teaching ROTC 
And some more military history that you might not have known and is good to know

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about National Education Association and its problem with antisemitism
During the news segment, the colonel and Skip talk about Trump's two week deadline he gave to Russia and Ukraine along with other things around new sanctions aimed at China-based oil terminal operations, DEA intelligence sharing efforts with Mexican security forces, and the situation to get crime under control in DC
Retired General John Teichert, AKA "Dragon" joins Colonel Denny and talks about the Abby Gate disaster and need for accountability as well as giving three key things a leader needs
Did you know one of the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition lived to a ripe old age of 100? Well this and more is covered in the military history 
And get some more knowledge from retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby about what is going on when you see soldiers deployed on US soil

Friday Aug 22, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk the Trump administration evaluating plans that would establish a "Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force" with the purpose of rapidly deploying into American cities facing protests or other unrest
The colonel goes over several news stories that effect our daily lives and provides his insight on them while Skip is off on a "special assignment"
We hear some more humor, this time about a banker falling off a boat and a girls best friend...
Julia Wilson returns and tells us more about her personal experience at Fort Hood during the terrorist attack while she was 9 months pregnant and working there as a civilian
And of course we get a refresher on some military history you may or may not have know

Wednesday Aug 20, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about the arrest of Luis Garcia Villagran, a respected immigration lawyer and leader of the Centro de Dignificación Humana AC
They discuss the Trump and Putin talks in Alaska along with the strong warning issued by Hezbollah and the situation in DC
The colonel delivers some more one-liners for our entertainment
Colonel Denny has an in-depth interview with Retired Air Force Colonel Ron Scott who is the President and CEO of starrs.us on what they are about of one of the areas they are focused on helping to correct in our service academies
We get to enjoy some military history from WWII as well as reminding us of some nasty things that happened back in 1969 in Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union
And some good news about the Coast Guard overhaul now underway from retired Warrant Officer Roland Ashby during his Warrant Wisdom segment

Friday Aug 15, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his shift in messaging to his citizens especially around their ancient Persian history
In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip discuss the some of the significant stories impacting our lives and the world
We get to some more humor from the Colonel and I have to say I cracked up hearing it
Retired Army Brigadier General Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month from his https://battledigest.com series
Updates on the border from Gil Maza and review of a couple of books by Skip Coryell as well as some insight on the author
An interview of new author and podcast producer Tom Sheffield about his children's books series
And of course some military history that we may or may not have known

Wednesday Aug 13, 2025

In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision on how to deal with the situation in Gaza
In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip discuss the serious protests the Chinese Foreign Ministry has towards some of their neighbors in the region
We also get to enjoy some more humor that I am sure some of us can relate to at least one of them
An interview of former fire-fighter and plain-old patriotic American who loves his country, Richard Penning
Some more military history that you might have forgotten
And finally wrapping up with some Warrant Wisdom from retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby about an amazing piece of military equipment called the "Dragon Lady" that just celebrated 70 years in service

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