Late For Changeover

From major changes coming to Air Force Basic Training  (11:37), to reviewing SecWar’s speech (27:56), to remembering one of the last original Tuskegee Airmen who lived to be 100 (54:14), this episode covers both today’s headlines and hidden stories from the past.  We also play the “Guess the Score” game with military biography movies (58:47), and take a deep dive into Project Iceworm—the Cold War...

This week the Late Crew is TDY.  So this episode contains hilarious clips from our past shows: First, we debate who should be the official patron saint of the U.S. Space Force (01:28). Then, we test our knowledge with a fast-paced Space Movie Quiz—can you beat us on the classics and cult favorites? (13:11) Finally, we dive into the hilarious (and sometimes bizarre) world of military codenames in t...

From space to the sea, and deep into history—this week’s stories span it all.  An Air Force test pilot has been chosen to command a year-long Mars simulation mission (02:59), while President Trump says U.S. forces have sunk a third suspected drug boat off Venezuela (14:16). The Army tightens grooming standards and hairstyles under new orders, sparking debate among soldiers (19:19). We also rewind...

This week the Late Crew dives into pivotal moments past and present: Americans recall “Where were you on 9-11?” (03:18), scientists reveal how space travel accelerates cellular aging (12:30), U.S. forces unleash a lethal airstrike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean (18:14), the legendary Harlem Hellfighters finally receive the Congressional Gold Medal for their courage in WWI (26:09) and a...

This week’s military and history roundup is packed with major headlines: President Trump reverses Biden’s call by directing U.S. Space Command’s move to Huntsville, Alabama (06:49). Military helicopters in Colorado are training for a critical mission — helping NASA’s Artemis astronauts return safely from the Moon (17:56). The Air Force announces funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt (24:19). National G...

Today’s lineup is wild: Feds say a group of veterans swiped over $150K from an Air Force base’s sports program in Florida (06:57). The Pentagon just showed off a warship with ZERO crew — a real ghost ship sailing into the future of warfare (16:58). We also salute the last American fighter ace of WWII, who flew into history at 103 (34:16). And on this day in 1957, the Soviets dropped a bombshell —...

From Gen. Burt’s farewell reflections on the Space Force’s future to an Airman celebrating his separation with a surf session in dress blues, this week’s military headlines don’t disappoint. We cover an Air Force veteran’s bizarre felony sandwich assault case, the demotion of a 2-star general, and Congress pushing for more service dogs to support disabled veterans. Plus, Air Force Football reveals...

The LATE FOR CHANGEOVER Show has been nominated for 3 awards: "Best News and Current Events Podcast", "Best Entertainment and Pop Culture Podcast" and "Air Force Podcast of the Year"!   Go to https://paradedeck.com/creator-awards/6191 and vote for us! On today’s episode, the Late Crew talks about the passing of Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell (06:28),  an Airman has been arrested for the death that...

From futuristic defense to flashbacks of the past — this week’s headlines pack a punch. Lockheed Martin sets its sights on 2028 with plans to demo space-based missile interceptors, a major leap in orbital warfare (04:56). Meanwhile, a former Space Force officer once sidelined for controversial Marxism comments is now the Air Force's second-highest civilian (19:07). As the Air Force calls for servi...

In this fast-paced roundup, we dive into a changing space frontier as Vast reveals its massive new HQ in Long Beach, racing to build the next space station before the ISS retires (11:20). Meanwhile, a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot breaks her silence about a mysterious illness that followed her historic flight career (19:10). On the ground, a hidden crisis is brewing—advocates say gambling add...

Today the Late Crew discusses how lawmakers are still talking about moving NASA HQ from DC to the Space Coast (11:46), Air Force rolls out age- and sex-neutral fitness test for EOD techs (19:35), the Army deploys plastic coyotes attached to mini four-wheelers (36:43), Coast Guard aircrew awarded for heroism during flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas (48:16), a Coast Guard aircrew drew remarkably deta...

Today the Late Crew talks about how the U.S. Air Force halts plan for rocket landing pads on remote Pacific atoll amid environmental backlash (14:19), Army authorizes combat patches for soldiers in parts of Africa, the Middle East  (27:03), and The Battle of Summit Springs on 11 July 1869 (01:14:14). https://lateforchangeover.com/  

Today the Late Crew talks about:  A rare daytime meteor fireball streaks across Georgia skies—bright enough to be seen from space—and may have crashed through a house, shocking scientists and residents alike (03:36). A bold proposal suggests the U.S. Air Force must split into four distinct services to meet modern warfare demands—what would that even look like? (10:49). We explore how electric bike...

Today the Late Crew talks about the bunker-buster bombs used on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility (13:58), how Israel wiped out Iranian F-14 Tomcats on the airstrip (20:37), and the Battle of Okinawa ends on 22 Jun 1945 (28:40).

Today the Late Crew talks about how President Trump reverts 7 Army bases to former names with new honorees (08:36), the Army is bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels (17:29),  a new Normandy Memorial honors the Eighth Air Force (29:39), we go through rounds 3 and 4 of the US Military draft (37:54), and we review the history of the first confirmed air-to-air kill by an F-4 Phantom...

Today the Late Crew talks about House GOP appropriators propose 3.8% pay raise for troops (02:53), Air Force spends millions on relaxation cubes that may prove worth it (09:51), Battle of Takur Ghar Controversy Continues (24:25), the U.S. Military Draft (34:11), the Marines land at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on 10 June 1868 (52:50). https://lateforchangeover.com/

Today the Late Crew discusses the Astronaut Hall of Fame (07:02), how the Pentagon wants troops to change duty stations less often (20:36), the Navy is ending experiments using cats and dogs as test subjects (31:55), the passing of Loretta Swit and our favorite M.A.S.H. moments (41:00),  and Ed White becomes the first American to walk in space on 3 Jun (49:43).

Today the Late Crew talks about Space sponsorships may be the next frontier for revenue generation (04:53), a bipartisan bill would make military bonuses tax-free (21:21), the time when the Army tried out nuclear artillery (29:52), how horses are returning to Arlington Cemetery (41:04), and the maiden flight of the F-4 Phantom on 27 May 1958 (52:35). https://lateforchangeover.com/

Today the Late Crew talks about SatVu’s thermal imaging satellite (06:01), VA’s growing roll of veterans getting POW benefits (13:01), Army battalion bans use of profanity (27:12), they’re making a ‘Rambo’ origin movie (37:17), and The Battle of Hamburger Hill ends on 20 May 1969 (42:40).

Today the Late Crew talks about a real-life speeder bike (04:55), how Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit (16:05), Americans being held in Venezuelan prisons (22:47), the military’s only search and rescue dog has retired (33:36), and when Congress voted to declare war with Mexico on 13 May 1846 (43:46). https://lateforchangeover.com/

Today the Late Crew talks about our travels around the globe (02:50), things that we never learned from TAP (24:46), Selfridge ANG Base receives F-15EX Eagle II fighters (38:14), Supreme Court differential pay case (43:57), the Space Force will get its own special operations element (54:15), and the maiden flight of the P-47 Thunderbolt 06 May 1941 (1:06:00).

Today the Late Crew discusses NASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered rotorcraft (11:07),  the New Army fitness test goes ‘sex-neutral’ for combat jobs (23:09), how Air Force pilots have a new way to pee at 30,000 feet (38:54),  an Army captain sets a Guinness World Record for a bomb suit run (48:40), and George Washington is sworn in as the 1st US President on 30 April 1789 (54:02).

Join us to play the Military Movie Props Auction game and the Space Movie ratings game.  Also, is the month of April cursed or is it just coincidence that so many terrible events have occurred during the 4th month of the year?  Mr. History lays out the case. #LateForChangeover #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranVoices #LFC #LateforChangeover #maverick #auction #movierating #april #spacemovies

Today the Late Crew discusses the first Chinese Air Taxi (09:25),  the U.S. Space Force awards $13.7 billion to Blue Origin, SpaceX and ULA (13:15), Amazon’s Project Kuiper set to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink (22:19), a Hero rat sets Guinness World Record for detecting landmines (33:45), and Gen Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appomattox on 9 April 1865 (46:25).

My guest today is Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Michelle “Taz” Zayatz.  Michelle grew up in Pittsfield, MA and graduated from Taconic High School.  In 1982 she joined the Air Force with an Air Force Specialty Code of 276 Aerospace Control and Warning System.  Her first assignment was to the 667th Air Control and Warning Squadron at Hofn Air Station, Iceland in 1982.  After completing t...