🔺 Lowdown Newsletter your insight into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 Join John 'Rain' Waters, former Air Force fighter pilot, on The Afterburn Podcast as he sits down with Captain (Ret) Chad "Vinny" Vincelette, a retired Navy F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 fighter pilot, to share his experiences during his time in the U.S. Navy. https://www.victory-strategies.com/vincelette https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-vincelette-7068bb36/ In this gripping episode, Vinny...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 27 min
🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter . In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest global defense and aviation updates: Turkey’s renewed push for F-35s and its shifting modernization plans, Russia’s experimental Oreshnik missile test, and a closer look at Iran’s Shahed drones fueling modern warfare. We’ll also explore the U.S.-China prisoner swap, the historic first combat sortie of the F-22 Raptor, and more. Tu...
Dec 09, 2024•18 min
In this episode 120 of the @AfterburnPodcast host John 'Rain' Waters as he sits down with Kyle Rempfer, a former Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force and current Washington Post journalist. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from special operations to the newsroom, recounting stories from the battlefield and insights from his journalism career. 🔺 Join our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 Kyle's Links: https://...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min
🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter . This conversation covers a range of significant military and geopolitical topics, including the enduring legacy of the B-52 bomber, the emergence of China's DF-26 missile as a strategic threat, the implications of recent espionage cases, the government's handling of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and various global incidents that highlight rising tensions. The discussion ...
Nov 27, 2024•12 min•Ep. 120
Su-57 Mocked By Chinese Airshow Attendees: https://youtu.be/J_w2JttD944 Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation and defense: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss the Su-57 or rather the T-50 that made an appearance in China, the new Chinese J-35, a cargo fire on a 737 and more. 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com...
Nov 15, 2024•12 min
Retired Navy fighter pilot Seamus "Flats" Flatley joins @AfterburnPodcast for an episode that dives deep into Naval Aviation. Join Mike "Flash" McVay as he discusses with "Flats" a wide range of topics from the F-14 Tomcat's evolution into an Air-to-Ground platform, his experiences as a Forward Air Controller (FAC-A) during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his time at Blackwater and the light attack aircraft program. 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tapp...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 119
Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation and defense: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial. 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss F-16 and F-22 deployments to Kadena Air Base, F-22 Drone Nets, U....
Nov 04, 2024•17 min
In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters sits down with Jon "Muttley" Behuniak, a seasoned Army aviator. They dive into the intense realities of helicopter operations, sharing experiences from a recent mission in Asheville that demanded quick thinking and precision. They explore the roles within the Army National Guard, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and adaptability in high-stakes situations. The conversation also covers the differences between helicopters like the B...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 118
Join John Waters as he hosts this episode of the Afterburn Podcast with his guest, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alex "Malibu" Grandahl. In this episode, Alex "Malibu" Grandahl shares his journey from aspiring race car driver to Army aviator, detailing the challenges he faced along the way, including setbacks in his military recruitment process and the determination that fueled his pursuit of aviation. He reflects on the lessons learned from racing, the importance of resilience, and the uniq...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 117
Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation and defense: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial. 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss F-16 and F-22 deployments to Kadena Air Base, F-22 Drone Nets, U....
Oct 14, 2024•19 min
Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation and defense: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial. 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss a dramatic encounter where a Russian Su-35 performed a risky mane...
Oct 07, 2024•16 min•Ep. 116
Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation and defense: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial. 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 ✈ Your Pilo...
Sep 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 115
This is part three of a multi-series episode recorded on-site at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. In this episode, Kevin Shipp, a seasoned expert with 16 years of experience at the Y-12 National Security Complex, discusses the critical role of Y-12 in the United States' nuclear deterrence strategy. From disassembling Cold War-era weapons to modernizing the nuclear triad, Kevin provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Y-12 ensures the reliability and safety of America's nuclea...
Sep 27, 2024•40 min•Ep. 114
Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation and defense: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial. 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, Air Force Pilot shortage, China's fifth-generation J-20 "Mighty Dragon," America's only pilot Ace of Vietnam. 🛫 Become a Fighter/...
Sep 23, 2024•25 min
This is part two of a multi-series episode recorded on-site at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. In this episode, we sit down with Gene Sievers, who is the Site Manager at Y-12 National Security Complex and retired Navy Captain. The Y-12 National Security Complex, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a site that plays a crucial role in national security. It has a rich history dating back to the Manhattan Project and continues to be a center of excellence for enriched uranium pr...
Sep 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 114
“Stab” Holmes — father, loving husband, and F-16 fighter pilot in the D.C. Guard. — In August, he was diagnosed with an incurable tumor that grows in the brain stem, making surgery almost impossible. An attempt to remove the cancer was made but was unsuccessful. As you might imagine, there is a long list of expenses that rack up, from treatment to everyday needs such as childcare. Please consider supporting “Stab” and his family with a GoFundMe setup by fellow squadron mates. Free Lowdown newsle...
Sep 16, 2024•23 min•Ep. 113
Oak Ridge, TN. In this episode, Dr. Martin Williamson sits down to discuss nuclear security and the role of the Y-12 National Security Complex. Dr. Williamson is the Senior Director of Global Security and Strategic Partnerships for Consolidated Nuclear Security at Y-12. He is a Nuclear Engineer by trade and has over twenty years of experience with the National Nuclear Security Agency. Y-12 Careers: https://www.y12.doe.gov/careers/ Y-12 SkillBridge: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/ 🔸Join this channe...
Sep 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 113
Protect You and Your Family's data - Visit the sponsor of this episode https://aura.com/afterburn - Get a 14-day FREE trial! Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 This week we cover various topics including the F-35 pilot crashing an AH-64, the history of Korean Airways Flight 007, China's investment in Africa, Putin's visit to ...
Sep 09, 2024•18 min•Ep. 171
Join John "Rain" Waters and guest Wade "Prada" Hetrick on Ep 112 of @AfterburnPodcast. "Prada" is a C-17 Weapons School graduate and instructor who shares his insight and experience flying the C-17, the C-17's performance capabilities, and How the C-17 fits into the operations against a near-peer adversary. 🔺 Join our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in need: https://gunsgarin.com/rain --- 🎙️ Spo...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 170
Protect You and Your Family's data - Visit the sponsor of this episode https://aura.com/afterburn - Get a 14-day FREE trial! Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, including an ISIS, F-35 TR-3 issues, Japanese airspace incursion and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...
Sep 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1
A paradigm shift is happening in the defense industry with the integration of AI. AI has the potential to provide significant benefits to the warfighter. In episode 111 of @AfterburnPodcast Mike "Flash" McVay and guest Forrest Underwood dive into the world of defense, technology, innovation, business, and how they interact in today's world. Helpful Acryonms: SIBR -Small Business Innovation Research | STTR - Small Business Technology Transfer | POM - Program Objective Memorandum | Primes - Lockhe...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 168
Protect You and Your Family's data - Visit the sponsor of this episode https://aura.com/afterburn - Get a 14-day FREE trial! Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, including Soviet Union's first atomic bomb, KC-46 landing with the boom extended, and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https:...
Aug 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 167
Protect You and Your Family's data - Visit the sponsor of this episode https://aura.com/afterburn - Get a 14-day FREE trial! Free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, including Colonel Bud Anderson, arms deals, espionage, military mishaps, and international conflicts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiri...
Aug 19, 2024•21 min•Ep. 166
General Minihan is the Commander of Air Mobility Command. General Minihan is responsible for leading over 100,000 active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Airmen, and civilians to ensure execution of the air mobility mission for the joint force, allies, and partners. Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel Anytime Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afterburn Support The Afterburn...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 165
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Aug 12, 2024•20 min•Ep. 164
Mike "Flash" McVay, hosts episode 109, with guests "Zero" Fox and "Toad" Williamson to dive into the world of targeting. Both "Zero" and "Fox " bring years of experience in the intel world to the discussion to dive deep into a variety of topics. Toad's blog: https://laymangeopolitics.substack.com/ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel Anytime Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afterburn ...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 163
Checkout Aura | Secure Your Identity - https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel Anytime *Post recording news agencies are now reporting Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a planted device* https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/02/mossad-hired-iranian-agents-to-plant-bombs-haniyeh-rooms/ Join our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afterburn F...
Aug 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 162
In episode 108, Mike "Flash" McVay hosts Congressman Burgess Owens from Utah's 4th district. They discuss his time playing in the NFL for the Raiders, winning a Super Bowl, to the issues surrounding Taiwan and education in the U.S. --- Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel Anytime Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afterburn ---- Support The Afterburn Podcast for on Patreon and gain earl...
Aug 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 161
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Jul 29, 2024•10 min•Ep. 160
In episode 107 of the @AfterburnPodcast Nathan "Yokel" O'Kelly sits down to share his US Navy journey from enlisted to becoming an F/A-18 fighter pilot. "Yokel" dives into the challenges and demands of landing on an aircraft carrier, what it's like to be a Fighter Pilot, Landing Signals Officer, leadership, and much more. Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial - No "Gotchas" - Cancel Anytime Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riv...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 159
