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 Aug 15, 2025
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
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
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about Hamas and their situation today and how they were not prepared for what Israel have finally come up with to deal with them
Of course they go over some other high profile news stories that are impacting our daily lives
We get to hear some more humor from the Colonel and I have to say there is a gem here worth hearing!
Colonel Denny interviews Julia Wilson about her experience during the terrorist attack at Fort Hood when she was 9 months pregnant. Julia will be coming back to provide more details in later podcasts.
Navy veteran Theresa Robinson brings another female veteran in for a discussion about her time serving in the Army Reserve
And some more military history that you might have forgotten about that is worth remembering
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell discuss some of the high profile news stories impacting our lives include the Senate confirming a commander of our Naval Fleet as well as the situation with Russia
Some more humor from the Colonel
An in-depth discussion around Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Marine Veteran, and pastor, Ron Carter
Some more military history you may or may not have known
And because of the Coast Guard's birthday celebrated on August 4th, the Colonel has retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby and retired Coast Guard and local mayor Mark Northrup to talk about their time and memories during their time in the the uniform
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny talks about some things we need to think about including recently published polls from CBS News on Trump's deportation program and how it is failing
The Colonel goes over some of the high profile news stories affecting our nation and the world
Of course a little more humor from the Colonel
Retired Brigadier General E. John "Dragon" Tiechert, USAF, is interviewed and discusses leadership as well as some of his other passions
Brian Hauenstein is the second guest and talks with the Colonel about the Greatest Generation
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny, Skip and guest Sheriff Dar Leaf discuss "The Sunday School Mass Shooting that Didn't Happen" at the CrossPoint Community Church in Wayne, Michigan
Skip and the colonel discuss some of the key news stories including the latest situation with Russia and Ukraine as well as how China is influencing the use of AI in Africa
Of course a little more humor from the Colonel
Some more military history from the American Revolution, how "In God We Trust" came to be and even reflecting on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
And hearing some really cool information from retired Warrant Officer Roland Ashby about the world's first operational jet powered aircraft ME-262
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny comments about higher education, how ROTC plays an important role in our military and the changes affecting them
Skip and the colonel discuss some of the key news stories that are impacting our daily lives including NATO and the continued situation with Iran
We get to hear some more humor from the colonel about Viking cruises and other subjects
An interview of our football co-host Quinton Roberts about the 2025 Service Academy football season including some predictions
Retired General Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month, the Battle of Bull Run and talks about his ongoing passion battledigest.com
Some more military history that was news to me especially where the phrase "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead " came from
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny comments about President Trump's first 6 months and how it has changed things here
Skip and the colonel discuss some of the key news stories that are impacting our daily lives
We get to hear some more humor from the colonel
An interview of retired General Chris Petty and Captain Tom Burke discussing their background flying helicopters
Some more military history we might not have heard in school
And retired Warrant Officer Roland Ashby reports in from Air Ventures Air Show at the Oshkosh Wisconsin and interviews his brother Ted whom is also a retired Coast Guardsman
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny comments about Iran and how the Iranian Iotalloh succession is being planned out
Skip and the colonel discuss some of the key news stories that are impacting our daily lives
We get to hear some more humor from the colonel which isn't too bad
An touching interview with Judy Ellias, founder of Heroes to Heroes foundation, and their experience being in Israel on June 13th with a group of veterans
Some insight on about the southern border is going from Gil Maza who retired from working on the boarder and is also a Marine
And finally some military history we need to keep in mind even today
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
In this episode
Colonel Denny comments about October 7, 2023, Hamas and how the world is acting today since it
Skip and the colonel discuss some of the key news stories that are impacting our daily lives
We get to hear some more of the colonel's one-liners
An in-depth conversation with retired General Arnold Punaro and the state of the world
Some more military history that you may or may not know
And of course some wisdom from Warrant Officer Roland Ashby regarding the Big Beautiful Big and how it is going to benefit the Coast Guard.