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”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operators, each episode dives into the challenges, innovations, and missions that define America’s defense infrastructure. Whether it’s AI at the tactical edge, supply chain resilience, or frontline decision-making, this podcast delivers powerful stories and actionable insights for defense professionals, policymakers, and citizens who care about the security of our nation.
Episodes

Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025
56 min
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell address the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk, the troubling reactions it sparked, and what it reveals about America's political and moral divide
- In the news section the colonel and Skip talk about the shocking statistics Tom Homan revealed regarding who ICE is arresting along with the situation that occurred on our US Naval Academy last week
- We get some well earned emotional relief with some humor from the colonel once again
- Primary guest is retired Coast Guard veteran and current mayor of Hudsonville, Michigan Mark Northrup
- Of course we get our regular dose of military history including hearing about the unanimous approval of something back in 1787 that we all appreciate even to this day, along with hearing about the bloodiest day in US military history, and the establishment of the US Air Force
- And it is Service Academy football time again so we get a deep dive into last weekend's games with Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts as well as what this week looks like.

Sep 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025
1 hr 2 sec
In this episode
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell breakdown President Trump's controversial push to rebrand the Pentagon from the Department of Defense to the Department of War and what is signals to America's allies and adversaries
- In the news segment, they discuss the situation around the assassination of Charlie Kirk and situation in the country today
- We get to hear some more humor from the colonel to help lighten up things a bit
- Julia Wilson returns to finish telling her story about the horrible attack at Fort Hood and her ordeals with dealing with PTSD as a civilian employee working for the government
- Gila Maza gives an update on the southern boarder and other ICE activities followed up by Skip presenting a really interesting book on the attack on Pearl Harbor
- And of course we get some refreshers on military history that happened around this date, do you know when tanks were first used in battle?

Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
1 hr 5 min
In this episode
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell dive into the controversial overhaul of the U.S. service academies - from the purge of DEI programs to the fight over "woke" policies - and what it means for America's future military leaders
- In the news segment talk the colonel and Skip unpack President Trump's hard-hitting shift on China, India, and Russia - from sharp rhetoric to soaring tariffs - and what it means for America's global strategy along with other subjects like dealing with Venezuelan aircraft, Hamas, and of course the Ukraine/Russia war
- To lighten things up, we get some more humor from the colonel that actually brought a smile to my face
- The primary guest today is Sheriff Mack and the colonel and sheriff discuss the issues facing sheriffs across the country as well as his organization, the Constitutional Sheriff & Peace Officers Association
- Of course we get some military history about some key events that happen this week, did you know we started out being called the "United Colonies" before coming the "United States"?
- We hear from retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby and know more about names and why they are important
- And it is Service Academy football time again so we get a deep dive into last weekend's games with Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts as well as what this week looks like.

Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
1 hr 3 min
In this episode
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell discuss socialism, which seems to be getting popular now
- We get to hear some more humor from the colonel about things like florists and morse code
- Retired Air Force veteran Jeff Pols and the colonel talk about the U.S. Constitution - Article V and the current situation with states that have passed the need for Convention of States to amend the Constitution
- Navy veteran Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran and we hear about her experience during her time serving
- And of course we get some military history that you may, or may not, have known

Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
1 hr 3 min
In this episode
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about North Korea diplomats in Africa and what they are up to
- During the news segment in this podcast, the colonel and Skip talk about the situation with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as well as an update on Air Force veteran Ashi Babbitt who was shot during the protest at the US Capital and her finally getting the long overdue military honors she was denied by President Biden's administration,
- The colonel provide us some well needed relief with some humor
- Today's podcast guest is Dr. Jim Smither with the subject being WWII along with his new book about the Vietnam war.
- Of course you will get some refresher on military history that you might have forgotten about
- We get some Warrant Wisdom from retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby, this time about some interesting news about changings in training our future Navy pilots
- And it's Service Academy football season once again so co-host Quinton Roberts joins the colonel to review last week's action as well as looking at this week's match ups

Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
49 min
In this episode
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk Washington's surprising success; new security guarantees, the promise of negotiations, and the looming question - will Putin ever believe the West is ready to stop him?
- The colonel goes over several key news stories impacting our lives
- Of course we get to hear some more humor from the colonel about technology this time
- An interview of Army Major Matt Alexander, who was a UH60 pilot, and is now teaching ROTC
- And some more military history that you might not have known and is good to know

Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
48 min
In this episode
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk about National Education Association and its problem with antisemitism
- During the news segment, the colonel and Skip talk about Trump's two week deadline he gave to Russia and Ukraine along with other things around new sanctions aimed at China-based oil terminal operations, DEA intelligence sharing efforts with Mexican security forces, and the situation to get crime under control in DC
- Retired General John Teichert, AKA "Dragon" joins Colonel Denny and talks about the Abby Gate disaster and need for accountability as well as giving three key things a leader needs
- Did you know one of the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition lived to a ripe old age of 100? Well this and more is covered in the military history
- And get some more knowledge from retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby about what is going on when you see soldiers deployed on US soil

Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
52 min
In this episode
- Colonel Denny and Skip Coryell talk the Trump administration evaluating plans that would establish a "Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force" with the purpose of rapidly deploying into American cities facing protests or other unrest
- The colonel goes over several news stories that effect our daily lives and provides his insight on them while Skip is off on a "special assignment"
- We hear some more humor, this time about a banker falling off a boat and a girls best friend...
- Julia Wilson returns and tells us more about her personal experience at Fort Hood during the terrorist attack while she was 9 months pregnant and working there as a civilian
- And of course we get a refresher on some military history you may or may not have know
