Late For Changeover

Deportation Flights & the Pentagon’s PowerPoint Purge (Feb 5 25)

This week, the Late Crew takes off with the Air Force’s latest adventure: deportation flights featuring onboard Ravens—yes, actual Air Marshals with attitude, not Edgar Allan Poe’s spirit animals. Then it’s on to the new dress and grooming standards, where we try to figure out if the Air Force is going for “warfighter chic” or just slowly turning into a JROTC fashion blog.

The Pentagon decides it's done with “Identity Months,” which probably means the morale PowerPoints just got shorter, and we check out the Government Travel Card audit—aka, who’s been buying sushi and spa days on Uncle Sam’s dime. Plus, we go full Price Is Right with the Military Auction Game, and wrap things up with a dive into the Yalta Conference, where world leaders divided the globe like a Risk board. Whether you're here for the hot takes or the historical hot messes, this is your one-stop News for Vets shop—minus the SpaceX updates (this time).

When the Air Force Let a Teen Steal a Jet (Sorta) Jan 29 25

Buckle your harness and cue the ‘80s rock anthems—the Late Crew is firing up the VHS player to relive Iron Eagle (1986), the movie that dared to ask: “What if a teenager stole a fighter jet and the Air Force just… rolled with it?” It’s a full-throttle breakdown of this Cold War fever dream, complete with impossibly clean flight suits, cassette-tape mission planning, and enough plot holes to fit a C-130 through.

We roast the uniforms, salute the F-16 dogfights, and ask the real questions—like how did this Top Gun knockoff become low-key holy scripture for a generation of future Space Force recruits? Whether you’re a diehard fan of ‘80s military flicks or just in it for the unauthorized international incidents, this episode has all the laugh-out-loud breakdowns and salty insights you’d expect from a crew of veteran misfits. Welcome to your new favorite space force podcast that has nothing to do with space—but everything to do with the vibe.

Paychecks, Power Moves, and Petty Naval Flags (Jan 22 25)

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew dives helmet-first into Trump’s latest military move—tapping a former Space Force officer to be the next Air Force Undersecretary. That’s right: from orbit to office politics. Is this the start of a galactic takeover or just another “space guy” trying to get a better parking spot at the Pentagon? Either way, it’s one giant leap for space force podcast content.

Then we tackle the eternal Marine Corps debate—beards or bust? (Spoiler: it's still bust.) We also break down a new report claiming military pay actually stacks up against civilian gigs (cue laughter from junior enlisted), and finally, we raise the metaphorical “Cuckold Flag” and sail into the weirdest corner of military history. It’s policy, paychecks, and petty symbolism—served up with sarcasm, snark, and a side of News for Vets.

Inaugurations, Inspections, and iPods (Jan 15 25)

The Late Crew is back and launching straight into orbit—politically speaking—as the Space Force gets a front-row seat at the 60th presidential inauguration. Are they guarding satellites or just vibing in formation? Either way, it's another win for space force podcast material. Then we pivot to the Air Force’s latest idea: more inspections! Because nothing boosts morale like another surprise visit from the checklist mafia.

Meanwhile, the Army somehow hits 30,000 recruits already this year (did someone finally update the recruiting posters?), and we round things out with a nostalgic dive into the music that defined the Global War on Terror. From barracks iPods to convoy playlists, we crank the volume on the tracks that carried a generation through deployments and dumb decisions. It's patriotic chaos, powered by caffeine, dark humor, and just enough insight to get flagged by your old First Sergeant.

New Year, New Debris, Same Old Chaos (Jan 8 25)

New year, same chaos. The Late Crew kicks off 2025 by teeing off on the new TGL golf competition—because what’s more futuristic than glow-in-the-dark golf with pro athletes and giant screens? Then it’s a salute to a true badass: a WWII Army nurse who just turned 105 and could probably still outpace your morning PT.

We also check in with the Space Force, who’ve fallen head-over-moon for their new fitness watch (because nothing says warfighter readiness like counting your orbital steps). Plus, there’s a psychedelic therapy turf war brewing in Colorado, and in a plot twist straight out of a space news podcast, a chunk of space debris crashes down in Kenya—missing a village but definitely hitting our radar. It’s News for Vets with a cosmic twist and just the right amount of side-eye.

Troops in Space, Girls in the Ranks, and Nimitz in Charge (Dec 18 24)

This week, the Late Crew launches straight into the galaxy-brained idea from Trump’s NASA pick: boots on the Moon, Mars, or wherever the next Space McDonald’s opens. Yep, according to him, it’s only a matter of time before the military starts posting troops in orbit—because if there's one thing the Space Force needs, it's mandatory mustache regs in zero gravity. Speaking of futures in uniform, the DoD reports most girls don’t think they’d succeed in the military—so naturally, the crew digs into what’s broken, what’s improving, and who’s really still gatekeeping the chow hall.

Then it’s a toast to progress as the Air Force names its first female SERE specialist as Chief Master Sergeant (about damn time), and the Space Force drops the hottest new concept in military onboarding: its very own boot camp. Rounding out the ep is a deep-cut history lesson from 1941, when Admiral Nimitz took command of the Pacific Fleet and basically told the Japanese Navy to hold his beer. It's offbeat, off-script, and unapologetically aimed at space force veterans, Air Force vets, and anyone who prefers their military news with a side of sarcasm.

Flying Taxis, Fat Standards & Pay Raises (Dec 11 25)

This week, the Late Crew is all gas, no brake checks, starting with a flying taxi that spins, strafes, and probably violates several laws of physics thanks to a wild new propulsion system. It's basically the lovechild of a drone and a sci-fi fever dream, and we are here for it. Next up: junior enlisted troops are finally getting a serious pay raise in 2025—because nothing says “we see you” like slightly more money for ramen and rent.

Then it’s on to some eyebrow-raising Navy news: physically fit sailors might get a pass on body comp standards soon (sorry, tape test fans). We also tip our caps to the new Jeep Wrangler that throws it back to the 1941 Willys MB—because nothing sells better than nostalgia in camo. And finally, we hop in the time machine for a quick spin through the 1898 Treaty of Paris, which wrapped up the Spanish-American War and handed the U.S. some serious global real estate. It’s military tradition, tech innovation, and tactical sarcasm—aka your go-to space force podcast that occasionally talks about, but always salutes, News for Vets.

Tactical Turkeys and the Police Movie Showdown (Dec 4 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew welcomes former Marine, retired police sergeant, and all-around badass Graham Dunne—just in time to debate the only question that truly divides America: what’s the best Thanksgiving side dish? (Spoiler: someone’s wrong, and it’s probably you.) Graham dishes on his time behind the badge, the true-life chaos that inspired his book The Jagged Blue Line, and how he's now helping folks sharpen their skills over at RagnarTactical.com.

Naturally, we couldn’t let a cop-turned-author walk away without a challenge, so we throw Graham into the gauntlet with the Police Movie Game—because nothing says “thank you for your service” like testing your action flick IQ. It’s one part News for Vets, one part tactical wisdom, and all the irreverent fun you expect from the military-veteran corner of the internet. This might not be your typical space force podcast, but if you’re into real stories, sharp takes, and dark humor served with stuffing, you’re in the right place.

Smells Like Space, Tastes Like Thanksgiving (Nov 27 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew tackles the usual: space smells, stolen weapons, and side dishes that could start a war. We kick off with NASA tracking an asteroid roughly the size of your average football field—because apparently Earth wasn’t stressed enough already. Then we pivot to the ISS, where astronauts caught a whiff of something weird coming from a Russian spacecraft. Spoiler: it wasn’t vodka or victory.

Back on Earth, the Army lost 31 pistols and is now offering $15K for help finding them (because nothing says “secure facility” like a Craigslist bounty), and a former Navy officer got caught stealing $850K in military gear. We also settle one of the most heated debates in modern history: What’s the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish? Finally, we serve up a look at three historic battles fought on Turkey Day—because nothing says “gratitude” like musket fire. It’s chaotic, it’s irreverent, and it’s the only space news podcast where tactical analysis meets cranberry sauce. Welcome to the best kind of News for Vets.

The Pentagon Can’t Count and Robots Smell Bombs (Nov 20 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, we’re talking robot arms in space, sniffing out nukes, and the Pentagon’s legendary streak of failing audits like it’s going for gold in financial incompetence. Northrop Grumman is gearing up to launch a satellite repair robot with actual arms in 2026—so basically WALL-E meets Top Secret Clearance. Meanwhile, the Space Force has deployed a robot that can literally smell nuclear material. We’re not saying Skynet is real… but maybe keep an eye on your Roomba.

We also salute a badass Air Force captain who just became the first woman in service history to receive the Silver Star, then roast the Pentagon for failing its seventh audit in a row. (Honestly, at this point, we’re just impressed by the consistency.) And to wrap it all up, we throw it back to 1863 with President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address—because even after 160 years, you can’t beat brevity, battlefield speeches, and four score-level shade. This is the space force podcast that blends tactical tech, historical hot takes, and News for Vets you actually want to hear.