Late For Changeover

S4E10 Police Sergeant Graham Dunne

I’m joined today by Former Marine Corporal and retired Police Sergeant Graham Dunne.  Graham was born in Liverpool, England.  His family immigrated to the U.S. when he was 10.  He graduated from high school in Colorado in 1987.  After a few semesters in college, he decided to join the Marines reserve as an MOS 0844 Field Artillery Fire Control.  His first assignment was to the 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Colorado.  He was also hired as a Deputy Sheriff.  After 18 months, he applied and was accepted into the Police Department in 1994.  Graham retired 25 years later in 2019.  He has written a book about his Police experiences called “The Jagged Blue Line”, and he currently owns and operates RagnarTactical.com. 

For Graham’s book, “The Jagged Blue Line”, go to https://thejaggedblueline.com/.
If you want to improve your shooting skills, please visit Graham’s website at https://ragnartactical.com/.

Miss America Meets a Military Dog and the Brig Gets a Marine (Oct 16 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, we kick things off on a somber note as Jake honors the life of his uncle, Marine Major Benjamin Franklin Collins III—a true warfighter and American original. From there, it’s back to the regularly scheduled chaos: SpaceX flexes its sci-fi muscles by catching its Starship booster with giant metal chopsticks. Yes, really. Elon’s out here playing orbital Jenga, and we are so here for it.

Meanwhile, the Navy launches an investigation into welds that apparently didn’t hold up to the "boat floats, don’t sink" standard, a Marine recruiter gets brig time (and no, it’s not for bad PowerPoint slides), and Miss America suits up in a bite sleeve to experience military working dog training firsthand. We close with a look back at the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Lebanon—one of the deadliest days in Corps history. It’s space tech, sea trials, bite training, and battlefield memories—served with a shot of dark humor and zero apologies. This is your go-to space news podcast for real talk and News for Vets who know the difference between a good weld and government optimism.

Hallucinogens, Heroics & Military Humor We’ll Deny Later (Oct 9 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, the FAA tells SpaceX to cool its jets—literally—with permission to launch just one Falcon 9. (Somewhere, Elon’s eye is twitching.) Then it’s off to Schriever Space Force Base, where troops are bringing their own Tupperware because apparently the chow hall missed the memo about providing food and the things to eat it with. Peak Space Force news, folks.

We also get into the absolute madness faced by Vietnam vets who were unknowingly dosed with nerve agents and hallucinogens (because why not test that on your own people?) and are still fighting for their back pay. Then, it’s time for some of the finest military dark humor you probably shouldn’t laugh at—but absolutely will. And finally, we salute Alvin York, the WWI legend who went full solo-op and wiped out a German machine gun battalion on October 8, 1918. It's war stories, bad decisions, bureaucratic brilliance, and a whole lot of News for Vets—served with sarcasm and zero filter.

Falcon 9 Takes Off, F-16 Gets Cut Off (Oct 2 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew breaks down a SpaceX milestone as Falcon 9 launches a new ISS crew from SLC-40—the first crewed liftoff from that pad, and a big win for Elon’s space résumé (as if he needed another). Meanwhile, a Russian fighter decides to cosplay as Maverick and cuts off an F-16 mid-NORAD intercept—because what’s international diplomacy without a little aerial road rage?

Back on Earth, the Marine Corps is overhauling its marksmanship training, likely causing every range NCO in the Corps to scream into a sandbag. We also dive into how an Air Force special ops squadron managed to damage three Ospreys in five days—yes, three. Then we head down the history rabbit hole with a nod to the USS Nautilus, the Navy’s first nuclear sub, and the activation of the 1st Cavalry Air Mobile in Vietnam. Whether you’re into space podcasts, tactical trainwrecks, or just excellent News for Vets, this episode’s got the lift, the drift, and a whole lot of dark humor in between.

Polaris Dawn, North Korea, and the Art of the WTF (Sept 25 24)

Strap in, spacers and salty vets—Late For Changeover is back with another orbital barrage of military mayhem and cosmic WTF moments. First up, the Polaris Dawn crew makes history (and zero headlines, apparently) with the first non-government spacewalk. No bureaucrats, no red tape, just pure astronaut swagger—and yeah, there's a Star Wars music video beamed from space. Eat your heart out, YouTube.

Then we talk military logistics gone sci-fi: the U.S. is tossing money at reentry vehicles to yeet cargo from orbit to Earth like it’s Call of Duty: Supply Drop Edition. Meanwhile, one soldier deserts to North Korea, gets sentenced, and is instantly released—proving once again that reality outpaces satire. Bonus rants include: protein shakes pulled from military base GNCs for hemp seeds (truly the weed-iest scandal ever), and a nod to Operation Magic Carpet, when WWII troops got the most chaotic Uber ride home in history.

Whether you're a space nerd, a veteran with a dark sense of humor, or just here for the chaos, this is the best space podcast your recruiter warned you about.

Starliner Lands, Subs Go Coed, and Drones Cost a Billion—Just Another Tuesday (Sept 11 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew asks the question every American over 30 has a weirdly vivid answer to: “Where were you on 9/11?”—and somehow, they still make it funny without getting court-martialed. From there, we coast into the stratosphere with Boeing’s Starliner landing safely in New Mexico, marking another win for astronaut news and anyone still rooting for Team Not-Crash-And-Burn.

Meanwhile, back on Earth: the VA might fumble vets’ benefits checks (again), the Army just dropped a cool billion on Switchblade drones (aka portable chaos), and the Navy’s hitting its recruiting goals thanks to some shockingly clever programs. Also—history break! We time-travel to 1813 for the Battle of Lake Erie, where ships were wooden, cannons were loud, and tactical drama was real. Oh, and the Navy’s about to deploy its first fully coed submarine crew. Let’s see how long it takes for that to become a Netflix docuseries.

It’s military culture meets space travel podcast meets “Did they really just say that?”—and it’s still somehow the best podcast about space and veterans you’re not listening to yet.

Starliner’s Spooky Sounds & Tinker’s New Motto Gets Roasted (Sept 4 24)

On this episode of Late For Changeover, the crew covers everything from haunted spacecraft to government accounting wizardry. First up: Boeing’s Starliner is scheduled to head back from the ISS—but not before NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore hears a “strange noise” on board. Cue the horror movie soundtrack. Is it a loose bolt, a pissed-off alien, or just Tuesday? Either way, if you like your astronaut news with a side of paranoia, this one’s for you.

Meanwhile, over in Space Force land, the 310th Space Wing at Schriever is prepping for inactivation—because nothing says “strategic realignment” like dissolving an entire wing. We also roast Tinker Air Force Base’s new motto (spoiler: the troops already hate it), rage about 100,000 veterans being told to repay bonuses decades later, and time-jump to the Revolutionary War when the American flag first hit the battlefield. Patriotism, bureaucracy, sarcasm—it’s all here. If you’re into space podcasts with military roots, spicy history, and News for Vets, this one’s locked and loaded.

Dragon Uber for Astronauts & Trump’s Galactic Draft (Aug 28 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, Boeing astronauts find out the hard way that their snazzy new spacesuits are basically useless aboard SpaceX vehicles—because who doesn’t love an inter-agency wardrobe malfunction? Now they’re catching a ride home on a SpaceX Dragon... in 2025. If you're into SpaceX news or space podcasts that point out the absurdity of space travel logistics, buckle up.

We also dig into Trump’s latest campaign gem: a promised Space National Guard (yes, really), plus a salute to Gary Sinise—aka America’s favorite amputee lieutenant—for three decades of Forrest Gump and tireless support for veterans. Then we hit the way-back machine for Operation Argus, where the U.S. nuked space before it was cool. It’s astronaut podcast meets space force podcast meets “What the hell are we doing up there?”—and it's all brought to you by your favorite News for Vets misfits.

From Airshow Chaos to Astronaut Carnal Curiosity (Aug 21 24)

This week, the Late Crew turns up the heat—literally. We’re talking about the mass casualty incident at the Pikes Peak Airshow where the sun won and everyone lost. Then it’s a detour into Facebook drama (yes, the military’s favorite social media dumpster fire), before diving into the real shocker: Air Force basic trainees are now carrying rifles again. Somewhere, a crusty old chief just stood up and clapped.

We also get into electric shock therapy—but the good kind? Apparently, Army researchers think zapping your brain helps you sleep better. The episode reaches peak orbit when experts break down the odds of sex in space, which is exactly the kind of astronaut podcast content you didn’t know you needed. And for your historical side dish: a gritty throwback to the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794, back when fighting wasn’t air-conditioned. If you like space travel podcasts, veteran dark humor, and wondering how much weird stuff you can do in zero gravity, this one’s for you.

Gen Whiting Wants Space Lasers, and We Have Questions (Aug 14 24)

This week on Late For Changeover, Gen Whiting says it’s time to bring the heat—literally—with something called Space Fires. That’s right, the Space Force is now cooking up orbital firepower like it’s a Star Wars sequel written by defense contractors. If you’re into Space Force news or wondering what “space combat” actually means, this is your jam.

We also pour one out for Vandenberg’s Military Working Horse Program (RIP to the real neigh-neighs), unpack how a single TikTok video got an officer court-martialed (spoiler: it’s bad), and time-travel back to VJ Day—when victory parades and sailor kisses were all the rage. It’s a cosmic cocktail of military history, policy fails, and low-key space news podcast gold. Whether you’re into Podcasts about Air Force veterans or just here for the offbeat insanity, this is the best podcast about space and vets you didn't know you needed.