America’s Frontlines

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip deliver a clear message: elections matter, ignorance is dangerous, and every American must engage—learning the issues, knowing the candidates, and actively participating to ensure the strength and future of our nation. Colonel Denny and Skip break down a consequential shift—from the EPA’s repeal of its landmark ‘endangerment’ finding that underpinned U.S. climate regulations, to reports that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is preparing his teenage daughter as successor—highlighting how policy and power are being redefined at home and abroad. Colonel Denny delivers a couple of good ones to help brighten up the scene a bit. Our primary guest is a friend of Colonel Denny, Long Vu who's father was in the South Vietnamese Air Force. Long Vu is also a Navy veteran that served with the Marines as a medic. We also get to meet another America's Frontlines team member, Diane Raver, the founder of the Garden State Film Festival. Diane brings us wonderful Movies of the Month every month with the goal to make us think as well as provide some entertainment. As always we get our dose of military history to help all of us remember what happened in the past so we appreciate what we have and hopefully continue to learn to make the future even better.

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss the rising threats against ICE agents and the broader anti-police climate spreading across America—then bring it home to Grand Rapids, where political hostility drove out a respected chief and weakened support for law enforcement. Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a bold Trump agenda this week—from a vow to mandate voter ID by executive order as Congressional efforts stall, to a massive plan to convert warehouses into detention centers, a loosening of U.S. restrictions on Venezuelan oil amid broader intervention operations, and the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group toward Iran as nuclear talks stall—revealing the domestic and international pressures shaping American strategy right now. We get another dose of humor to help keep our mood on a good track. Our primary guest is Lt. Colonel Dave Flippo who is running for Nevada's 4th Congressional District and has been endorsed by Turning Point Action as well as Combat Veterans for Congress. Of course we get our regular review of military history to keep us sharp. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer is back on duty delivering more of his warrant wisdom. Retired Brigadier General, US Army, Chis Petty presents the Battle of the Month.

In this episode: Colonel Denny shares why Scouting mattered in his life, then he and Skip unpack the Department of War’s push to overhaul its Scouting partnership—arguing America’s youth need character, discipline, and values, not political ideology The colonel covers some of the hot news story impacting our daily lives We get to ease our mood with another dose of colonel Denny's humor Our guest is Mike Woronko who is a retired law-enforcement officer as well as a retired lawyer We also hear from Marine veteran and retired Border Patrolman Gil Maza where he and the colonel discuss the current situation with ICE activities around the country And we get our normal reminder of military history that happened around this date

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip examine a new report on antisemitism in higher education, how DEI bureaucracies shape campus culture, and what reforms—IHRA definitions, staff reductions, and curriculum balance—could restore safety and truth in academia Colonel Denny and Skip break down a week of escalating pressure—from the Pentagon cutting ties with Harvard, to chaos and infighting inside the anti-ICE protest movement, to Iran nuclear talks held under the shadow of a U.S. carrier strike group, and a sweeping new rule that could let the Trump administration fire 50,000 federal policy workers—revealing how power is being reshaped across America and the world Obviously we get our regular dose of the colonel's humor to lighten the scene Our primary guest is Tom Kilgallon, the President of the Freedom Alliance who tells about the great things they do We hear our military history to keep us sharp and remember why America is such a great country And we hear about yet another America's Frontlines team member, this time it is Tom Sheffield known as the Geek here at the show

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip break down the Defense Department’s “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” initiative—how the new Task Force is eliminating DEI, CRT, and gender ideology across promotions, training, and policy—refocusing the military on merit, readiness, and lethality Colonel Denny goes over some of the news impacting our daily lives Then he delivers us some humor to lighten up the scene a bit Today's primary guest is Kirk Evans, CEO of US Law Shield, who talks about their services and the 2nd Amendment Navy Vet Theresa Robinson interviews Lorena Black and she talks about her recent Ted Talk X and how important every service person's role is not just the folks on the frontline Of course we get our daily dose of military history to keep our minds sharp

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip examine the growing organized harassment and violence targeting ICE agents, and why defending those who enforce the law is essential to preserving America as a Constitutional Republic—not a nation ruled by mobs and intimidation Colonel Denny and Skip expose a week of strategic warning signs—from America’s next-gen attack submarine slipping nearly a decade behind schedule, to China’s top generals falling in a sweeping purge, to a U.S. carrier armada moving toward Iran, and NATO’s Secretary General openly crediting President Trump with forcing Europe to finally pay up—revealing what readiness, deterrence, and real power look like right now We get our regular serving of humor to lighten the scene a bit Our guest is General Arnold Punaro and he and the colonel discuss the world situation as well as other key subjects impacting our daily lives in this troubling times Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep our brains fed And retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom to us as well

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip explore Trump’s Arctic strategy, Greenland, and new U.S. icebreakers—then zoom out to China’s record-low birth rate, revealing how demographics and geography are quietly redefining global power Colonel Denny goes over some of the hot news items We get some well deserved humor relief to ease our minds Our primary guest is Mike WIllis from the US Deputy Sheriff's Assn, where is the their national director of training, and talks with the colonel about the importance of supporting the people servicing to protect us Diane Raver and colonel Denny review the Movie of the Month Of course we get our regular dose of Military History to wrap things up.

In this episode: France and European allies deploy forces to Greenland as a political signal against President Trump. Colonel Denny and Skip discuss what this unprecedented challenge means for NATO unity, Arctic security, and America’s role as Western leader Colonel Denny and Skip break down a consequential week—from historic FBI crime reductions in President Trump’s second term, to a new National Defense Strategy refocusing on homeland and hemispheric security, to the Navy settling its COVID vaccine mandate lawsuit—revealing how law enforcement, military policy, and accountability are being reshaped at home Of course colonel Denny lightens the conversation with some of his one liners Our primary guest is retired Air Force General John "Dragon" Teichert who talks about his trip to the 24 Hours of Daytona as well as the importance of historical figures to remember like Frederick Douglass and how important it is in today's environment We get our normal dose of military history to help keep us sharp and remember key events around this time in history Colonel Denny interviews another America's Frontlines team, this time it is Marine vet and retired Border Patrolman Gil Maza

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip revisit the Ashli Babbitt shooting, examining why a decorated Air Force veteran was denied military honors for years—and what her case reveals about justice, accountability, and truth inside our government We get to enjoy a couple of one liners from colonel Denny to help keep our spirits up Our first guest is Gabe Suarez, from Suarez Tactics , who shares his personal experience living in Cuba after Castro taking over it and coming to America Our second guest is Craig Gray, from PeaceWalker Connect, and talks about ways to de-escalate situations as well as other subjects to help us deal with today's challenges we are facing here in America As always we get our normal dose of military history to help keep us sharp and hopefully learn how not to repeat mistakes of the past

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip cut through the noise surrounding the Minneapolis ICE shooting, explaining how evidence, physics, and law show the fatal encounter resulted from deliberate civilian actions and escalation—not an abuse of law enforcement authority Colonel Denny and Skip examine mounting global unrest—from Iran’s supreme leader admitting thousands died in suppressed protests, to Putin warning Europe he’s ‘ready for war,’ Cuba teetering on economic collapse, and growing legal challenges from detransitioners—highlighting the political, humanitarian, and cultural pressures reshaping today’s world To lighten the load, colonel Denny provides us more of his one liners Our primary guest is Zuhdi Jasser who served years in our Navy as a doctor.  He loves our nation and encourages others to do so, too.  Zuhdi is a Muslim and is running for Congress to represent the great state of Arizona We get our normal dose of military history which happened around this date Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provide more of his warrant wisdom  Roland is our team member interview so we get a little more insight into the team's make up

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip explore how U.S. military integration and decentralized command overwhelmed Chinese-supplied defenses during the Venezuelan operations capturing Nicolas Maduro and his wife - highlighting why propaganda systems often collapse under real combat pressure The colonel delivers another healthy dose of humor to help keep our spirits up and I have to say they are pretty good Bradley Burlingame is our primary guest and he talks about his challenges, recovery and becoming the "Great Awake Coach"  General Chris Petty presents this month's Battle of the Month which really changed how the world looked at America afterwards Of course we get our regular dose of military history which happened around this date to help us stay sharp and appreciate our country and the world today

In this episode: Drawing on decades of military experience, Colonel Denny and Skip examine calls for mandatory service—asking whether it truly strengthens combat readiness, or misunderstands what makes an effective, professional fighting force Colonel Denny and Skip tackle a week of rising tension—from legal battles over a massive Islamic development in Texas, to Israel preparing a renewed Gaza offensive, and Russia firing a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile near NATO’s border—highlighting the domestic, regional, and global flashpoints converging at once The colonel delivers more of his one liners to lighten the scene Our primary guest is Steve Goreman who discusses climate change and current changes in both policies and our military around it  Of course we get our regular dose of military history Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom, this time around some very special air craft Skip Coryell is interviewed by the colonel and we get some more insight into this very interesting marine

In this episode:  Today, Colonel Denny and Skip break down China’s near-monopoly on pharmaceutical ingredients, antibiotics, and clinical trials—and ask why America allowed its most vital medical supply chains to fall under the control of its top global adversary Colonel Denny and Skip discuss some of the significant news events going on right now We get to enjoy a couple of one liners to lighten the mood a bit Mark Northrup, mayor of a local city in Michigan as well as retired Coast Guard officer, talks about "Sea Cadets" which is the equivalent to JROTC programs as well as discussing help with VA benefits and some issues veterans deal with from serving our country Our border specialist and Marine veteran Gil Maza talks about the ICE situation and announcing some new programming he has launched Of course we get our regular regiment of military history to help us remember our heritage

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip analyze Ukraine’s expansion of “long-range sanctions,” targeting Russian offshore oil platforms in the Caspian Sea and cutting off millions in revenue that fuel Moscow’s invasion and military operations Colonel Denny and Skip dissect a turbulent week on the world stage—from sweeping U.S. criminal charges against Venezuela’s regime, to deadly unrest shaking Iran, Israeli strikes against Hezbollah amid a fragile ceasefire, and Prime Minister Netanyahu declaring a new front against Islamist persecution of Christians—revealing how power, ideology, and accountability are colliding worldwide We get another dose of humor to help us keep sane Congressman and retired Marine General Jack Bergman is our primary guest and he has a very interesting conversation with the colonel around current events Of course we get more military history to make sure we remember how we got we where we are Retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some interesting insights into how things are going to change around satellites starting this year  And Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts reviews Navy's performance at the Liberty bowl as well as an in-depth review of all the Service Academy football teams performance in 2025

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss ICE’s role in stopping transnational crime and human exploitation, arguing that a nation of laws must support those enforcing them—and hold leaders accountable when ideology undermines public safety Colonel Denny goes over some of the news impacting our daily lives in this new year We also get some fresh one liners to start 2026 off with Our primary guest is fellow West Point graduate Matt Hayes and the colonel and he discuss the situation we are faced with in today's world and hopes for the future Navy Veteran Theresa Robinson interviews another female veteran providing us insight into her time serving in the US Air Force Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep us sharp

Happy New Year! In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip explore the moral core of America’s way of war—why ethics, restraint, and the Law of Armed Conflict are not weaknesses, but essential to legitimacy, honor, and long-term strategic success In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a volatile global moment—from a Houthi terror leader threatening escalation against Israel and the U.S., to Zelenskyy weighing a nationwide referendum on Trump’s peace plan, Russia scrambling to catch up in drone warfare, and Nigeria signaling openness to continued U.S. counterterror strikes—revealing how rapidly the world’s security landscape is shifting We get our normal dose of one liners from the colonel to lighten the scene Our guest is Maggy Smith, wife of retired Air Force veteran, from the Warrior Trail Foundation whom is also training for an amazing event coming up in April Of course we have our military history refresher to make sure we remember key events Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers his end of the year warrant wisdom Football cohost Quinton Roberts reviews the Army bowl game results and gives us his predictions on this weekend's Navy Liberty Bowl appearance 

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss a quiet revival in American higher education, where civics, founding principles, and Judeo-Christian values are returning—offering hope that students may once again learn why America is worth understanding, defending, and preserving The colonel goes over some of the big news stories impacting our lives We get another healthy dose of humor from the colonel to keep us laughing Our guest is Jena Wilmers, whom founded the American Legion post Denny belongs to, where she talks about her service time and some of the great things she is doing to help make America great Diane Raver from the Garden State Film Festival joins the colonel and reviews the movie of the month Of course we get our military history refresher course to keep us sharp

Merry Christmas to everyone! In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip break down ISIS’s transformation from a Middle East caliphate into a global online insurgency, using viral propaganda and lone-wolf attackers to exploit the Gaza war and reignite jihadist terror Colonel Denny and Skip examine a week of decisive U.S. action—from massive retaliatory strikes on ISIS in Syria and a historic military buildup off Venezuela, to border security gains at home and Europe launching a claims commission against Russia—highlighting how power, accountability, and deterrence are reshaping the global order We get some season specific one-liners from the Denny as well as one from Roland to bring us some additional merriment The primary guest is Paul Beran from the Veteran Legacy Network who talks about what it is all about and how it is set up to help veterans out Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep us sharp including how chivalry was alive even in WWI Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers his warrant wisdom A special report from retired General John "Dragon" Teichert is given about how the program to protect Santa and his reindeer was developed And Quinton Roberts talks about the upcoming bowl games for Army and Navy

In this 50th episode: Drawing on decades of military experience, Colonel Denny and Skip discuss Trump’s national security reset—scaling back Europe’s dependency on U.S. forces and redefining American leadership around strength, selectivity, and national self-interest The colonel and Skip cover some of the pressing news stories impacting our lives right now Colonel Denny delivers more of his humor to help keep us in a festive mood Our primary guest if fellow West Pointer Matt Hayes where the colonel and Matt discuss celebrating Christmas in the military Retired Army General Chris Petty presents the "Battle of Trenton" and the importance it played in our revolution And we get our regular dose of military history to make sure we remember key events in our history Don't miss tuning in to next week's 51st podcast which will be our Christmas show. I am not sure what Denny has planned but if it is anything like what he did during his 18 years of Frontlines of Freedom shows, you can't miss it.

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip expose a troubling series of preventable Navy aircraft losses, revealing failures in leadership, training, and maintenance—and why restoring combat readiness and accountability is critical to protecting lives and mission success The colonel and Skip go over some of the high profile news stories impacting our lives Colonel Denny delivers some more of his humor to keep us smiling no matter what is going on We get our normal dose of military history to keep us smart Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby talks about Air Forces One and what is going on with keeping it in the air Of course Football Co-host Quinton Roberts and the colonel go over the Army Navy game from this past weekend, what an awesome game played by both teams