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Jul 23, 2024•13 min•Ep. 158
In episode 106, Mike "Flash" McVay, hosts Brigadier General (Ret) Max Stitzer where they discuss a wide-ranging career in the military, from being an enlisted target intel specialist to becoming a maintenance officer and eventually a general officer. Checkout Aura | See Who Has Your Data | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel Anytime Join our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter He shares his ex...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 157
Checkout Aura | See Who Has Your Data - https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel Anytime Join our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Welcome to the latest episode of "Lowdown" on the Afterburn podcast, where we dive into aviation and defense news. This week, we look back into a bit of recent history with iTurkey's failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016, and its impact on the F-35 program. Turkey's s...
Jul 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 156
In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we dive into the possibility of replacing the A-10 Warthog with the F/A-18 Super Hornet. This episode is hosted by John "Rain" Waters who is joined by Patrick "Burt" Brown, an experienced A-10 pilot and Weapons School Instructor. "Burt" has presented the idea (see article link below) of replacing the A-10 with the F-18 Super Hornet in the United States Air Force. He makes the case for the Super Hornet, highlighting its asymmetrical capabilities, austere ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 155
Secure Your Digital Identity - Try today with two weeks free - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn This episode originally aired as episode 21. "2Watt is an A-10 pilot who, on July 20th, 2017, conducted a low-angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned, causing the canopy to be jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydraulic system. "2Watt" successfully recovered the stricken aircraft to a nearby field. For his superior airmanship, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying...
Jul 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 154
Episode 103 of the Afterburn Podcast, hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay and Ridge "Kelso" Flick. They dig into the complexities of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) with their guest, retired USAF Colonel Tom "Gunn" Dorl. "Gunn" spent a career in the Air Force focused on personnel recovery and now flies for a corporate aviation company and is a Senior Director for Victory Strategies . In this episode, they discuss the world of CSAR and how elements from the world of planning and executing personnel reco...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 153
In Episode 101 of the Afterburn Podcast, host John "Rain" Waters sits down with Joe Weiss, a nuclear engineer and pioneer in ICS cybersecurity, to discuss the critical importance of securing industrial control systems. With over 40 years of experience in industrial instrumentation, control systems, and automation, Joe sheds light on the vulnerabilities within our infrastructure that are often overlooked. From power plants and water systems to the complex networks that keep our daily lives runnin...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 152
In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters and Mike "Flash" McVay sit down with Hal Sundt, author of "Warplane: How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog ." https://amzn.to/3VC9B3i Join us as we dive into the story behind the A-10's development, its impact on modern warfare, and the key figures who championed its creation. Hal shares insights from his extensive research and interviews, revealing the challenges and triumphs that led to the birth of this iconic aircraft...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 151
Episode 100 of @AfterburnPodcast with Colonel (Ret) Scott 'Soup' Campbell shares his experiences and insights from his time flying the A-10 during the early days of Afghanistan. Col. Campbell led the first and second A-10 missions into Afghanistan during OPERATION ANACONDA. He was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses (citations link below) as a result of those early combat missions. He is a former A-10 Weapons School graduate and instructor. Distinguished Flying Cross Citations: https://ww...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 150
Mike "Flash" McVay hosts episode 99 of @AfterburnPodcast for a "Hawg" Bro Chat. "Flash" is joined by fellow A-10 pilots (although "Flash" has since abandoned them and moved onto the F-16 and now F-35). He is joined by Dan "Satan" Levy, Dan “Duffle” Lusardi, and Ridge “Kelso” Flick. They share their unique perspectives on the A-10 community, the culture, and the mindset of A-10 pilots. They discuss the importance of preserving the Hawg driver mentality and the need for experienced pilots to pass ...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 149
Jack "Farely" Stewart returns to the podcast to share his experience as a US Navy Adversary Pilot and their roles and responsibilities. His second book, Outlaw, is now available. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here . Outaw: https://amzn.to/ 3yl3ZkL (Book 2) Unknown Rider: https://amzn.to/4dGAVnQ (Book 1) https://jackstewartbooks.com/ www.theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcirc...
May 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 148
Ep 97 with Greg "B.A" Anders. B.A." is a former fighter pilot who now wears many hats. He is the founder of https://firecornpopcorn.com/ , which has skillfully brought the lifeblood of the fighter squadron, jalapeño popcorn, to your door. "B.A" has over 4,500 flight hours to his name. After graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1985, he served 15 years on active duty, followed by six years with the Idaho Air National Guard as part of the 190th Fighter Squadron in Boise. During the spring o...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 147
Dive deep into the high-risk world of a Cold War fighter pilot as Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares his incredible journey from flying the F-4 Phantom to flying in America's Top Secret Soviet MiG Squadron, the 4477th Red Eagles. Discover the secretive Red Eagles squadron, where elite pilots like Z-Man trained in Soviet jets to prepare American Fighter Pilots for combat. Experience firsthand accounts of dogfights, secret missions, and the sheer adrenaline of flying some of the most controversial jets in ...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 146
"Peachez" is a former F/A-18 turned F-16 fighter pilot. "Peachez" shares his journey of overcoming several hurdles to becoming a fighter pilot in the Navy and eventually an F-16 pilot in the Air National Guard. "Peachez" is a Top Gun Graduate and former instructor at the US Navy's West Coast Weapons school. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support Military Families in Times of Hardship - gunsgarin.com/rain 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting car...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 145
Episode 94 @AfterburnPodcast with host John "Rain" Waters and guest, retired U.S. Navy Captain Gene Moran. Capt (Ret) Moran, is a renowned national security expert and founder of Capitol Integration. His initiatives have been implemented by Congress, The President and the Executive branch. He is a multi-best-selling author and university professor, holds a PhD in Public Policy, and previously served as a Captain in the United States Navy, where he commanded both a cruiser and a destroyer. 🎙️Aft...
Apr 15, 2024•57 min•Ep. 144
"Shuter" is a career fighter pilot in the Air National Guard who has also successfully navigated the world of business. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to hear a little about his path and accomplishments. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support Military Families in Times of Hardship - gunsgarin.com/rain 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here . Secure Your Digital Identity - ...
Apr 08, 2024•33 min•Ep. 143
Bro Chat 16.0 - From the Boeing debacle, flying fighters, emergencies, and more. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here . Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Rain on...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 142
Join our free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podca...
Mar 25, 2024•20 min•Ep. 141
Colonel Mark Cancian is a retired Marine with over 30 years of active and reserve service. He is a Senior Advisor for the Center for Strategic & International Studies. In this episode he discusses the results of a war game that simulated a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The Ukraine conflict and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Col Mark Cancian https://www.csis.org/people/mark-f-cancian War Game - https://www.csis.org/analysis/first-battle-next-war-wargaming-chinese-invasion-taiwan Coping ...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 140
As we roll into airshow season it is a great time to bump this back up the list. Shoutout to "Pako" over at the Merge Newsletter for bringing this together. AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here . 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into avia...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 139
"Cabo" is the former Commander and Pilot for the F-22 Demonstration team. Prior to his time on the F-22 Demo team, "Cabo" was a line fighter pilot in the F-22 and F-15C. Find "Cabo" on IG or YT. YT: @cabogunderson22 IG @cabogunderson 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 138
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Feb 13, 2024•18 min•Ep. 137
"MET" is a career fighter pilot with over 4,000 hours in the mighty Viper. He has flown in support of Operation Allied Force, Operation Unified Protector, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve. He is one of Denmark's most experienced fighter pilots and author. AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here . Find "MET" Here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/f16met/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@f16met Books: https://w...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 136
Louis "Shiner" Nolting rejoins the podcast to discuss Combat Search and Rescue, the new HH-60W and more. Check out his first episode, where "Shiner" recounts his deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, where he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses. Grab our newsletter - enjoy free nuggets of "wisdom," bits of history, and more - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact P...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 135
This is a rebroadcast from episode 17 when "Shiner" joined the podcast to share his story. We dive deep into his two Distinguished Flying Crosses which he was awarded. Grab our newsletter - enjoy free nuggets of "wisdom," bits of history, and more - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast #afterburnpodcast Help a Vetera...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 134
"Alf" is a career fighter pilot and former Olympic athlete. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to chat F-16, Air Force, and "Guns" Garin. Help a Veteran - Guns Garin Memorial Foundation gunsgarin.com/rain 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Links🎙️ Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact 🚨 Support the Podcast 🚨 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast TAP Gear - https://shop.theafterburnpodcast.com/ TAP Spo...
Jan 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 133
🎙️Afterburn Podcast Links🎙️ Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Help a Veteran - Guns Garin Memorial Foundation gunsgarin.com/rain 🚨 Support the Podcast 🚨 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast TAP Gear - https://shop.theafterburnpodcast.com/ TAP Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https:...
Jan 08, 2024•22 min•Ep. 132
Cody is a former Marine Raider turned entrepreneur. Cody opens up about his raw and intense experiences, from violent missions to the daily struggles with military bureaucracy. We'll dive into the founding of MARSOC, the special operations branch of the Marine Corps, and hear Cody's candid thoughts on military leadership, the impact of service on personal life, and his unexpected transition to civilian life. With unflinching honesty, Cody details his personal battles, from being on the KIA list ...
Jan 01, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 131
🎙️Afterburn Podcast Links🎙️ Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Help a Veteran - Guns Garin Memorial Foundation gunsgarin.com/rain 🚨 Support the Podcast 🚨 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast TAP Gear - https://shop.theafterburnpodcast.com/ TAP Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https:...
Dec 22, 2023•19 min•Ep. 130
Mike "Pako" Benitez rejoins for episode 86 @AfterburnPodcast . "Pako" is a former Marine turned F-15E Weapon System Officer. He hosts @TheMergeMedia Podcast and Merge Newsletter 👉 https://www.themerge.co/ Don't be left out; grab the Lowdown newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Links🎙️ Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact 🚨 Support the Podcast 🚨 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodca...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 129
