Best Michael F Mcnamara Podcasts (2024)

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POST-TRAUMATIC WINNER: Wade Cates… former Marine NCO, the “Socrates of the Semi” & father of Juan… who took his life last May 2:23:29

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At 10:09 PM on June 6th of 2022, I received a long email from a guy named Wade Cates. At 11:15 PM, I woke up, read the email, and told him to call me if he was still awake. We spoke the next day. Wade is a former Marine NCO, he drives a semi-truck for […]By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks balloons, the Philippines, and his new book — “When China Attacks: A Warning to America” 1:12:44

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy, and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves toward […]…

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ALL MARINE RADIO VET-TALK: Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran Karl Marlantes discusses dealing with the aftermath of Vietnam 58:48

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By Michael McNamara

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ALL MARINE RADIO BOOKTALK: Vietnam Marine Karl Marlantes discusses his book “What It Is Like to Go to War” 1:05:31

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This interview was originally published on ALL MARINE RADIO in August of 2016 — due to technical errors it has not been available to listeners… enjoy. Mac Karl Marlantes needs no introduction to most Marines… but in case you don’t know him, here is a brief rundown of who he is from Wikipedia: Karl Arthur […]…

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ALL MARINE RADIO Special Edition: Grant Newsham discusses the impact of the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe 45:51

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Woody Williams, the Marine Corps’ last living Medal of Honor recipient of World War II passes away… I was fortunate enough to interview him… here it is 55:13

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CWO4 Woody Williams, USMC (ret) is a Marine Corps legend. He was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions against Japanese forces on the island of Iwo Jima and was the last surviving Marine Corps World War II Medal of Honor recipient. He joined ALL MARINE RADIO at the Marine Corps Marathon […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Mac takes a book-writing hiatus 48:47

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ARTICLE: The Atlantic — The Biggest Disruption in the History of American Education Powered by wordpress technical supportBy Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s thoughts on the passing of General Richard “Butch” Neal + READER QUESTION: “How have your experiences impacted your faith, or did they?” 1:22:13

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: The passing of former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Richard “Butch” Neal, USMC READER QUESTION: “How hav…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Gulf War TOW Gunner, underwater construction diver, bodyguard & the author of 37 books — meet Geoff Hopf 1:51:15

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A week ago a Marine Sergeant gave me the quote that sits to the right of this text. I thought it was a profound piece of wisdom and so I went looking for the author. His name is Geoff Hopf. As luck sometimes has it, he’s a former Marine who fought in […]By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: A salute to General Richard “Butch” Neal, USMC (Ret) 3:46:24

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Upon his passing, we share two wonderful interviews with a remarkable American… Richard I. “Butch” Neal, who haled from Hull, Massachusetts, and rose to become the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. Some notes: You can find his biography HERE and HERE The second interview begins at 2:06:00 (if you want to skip to that…) […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk SECNAV’s LOCs + USMC and USN Aviation Standdowns + Ukraine War 1:49:19

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: SECNAV Letters of Censure USN & USMC aviation safety standdowns Ukraine War & Russian Electronic Warfare…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks Japan’s tough talk on their defense budget + Post-“Shangri La Dialogue” thoughts 1:20:03

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times” G. Michael Hopf 1:13:46

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Here is Glenn Greenwald’s opinion piece: Joe Biden’s Submissive — and Highly Revealing — Embrace of Saudi Despots Here is G. Michael Hopf’s book: Those Who Remain Powered by amazon easy store franchiseBy Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas talk — General Allen + What’s the purpose of the military social media? + The gap between the USN & USMC shipbuilding plans is HUGE 1:56:50

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: General John Allen, USMC (Ret) — “Brookings Puts Its President on Leave as FBI Probes Alleged Qatar Lobbying, John Allen, [……

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: A guided tour of the Map of the Pacific Rim with Grant Newsham 1:26:24

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: add the USS Connecticut to the list of Fitzgerald, McCain, Somerset… Aaron Amick (USN retired) dissects it… stunning 1:38:30

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Find Aaron Amick’s full YouTube report HEREBy Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk Owen West’s “ARE THE MARINES INVENTING THE EDSEL OR THE MUSTANG?” + USMC Twitter… again? 2:29:46

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Owen West’s commentary piece: ARE THE MARINES INVENTING THE EDSEL OR THE MUSTANG? The USMC Twitter nonsense: Marine Corps sp…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Year #7 Commences! + Grant Newsham on a Chinese setback in the Pacific & a “game-changer” for US-Taiwan relations 1:32:41

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk Evalde + “What do you do on Memorial Day Weekend?” 2:00:54

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: The Uvalde school shooting “How do spend Memorial Day Weekend?”By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: School Security + Submarines running into “seamounts” + Memorial Day + Grant Newsham reacts to POTUS’s Asian trip 1:23:03

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Read the USNI News article about the USS Connicutt HEREBy Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks President Biden’s trip to Asia 2:03:49

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy a,nd a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves towards […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: we look at the news and celebrate the life of Iwo Jima Veteran — PFC Cal Humphrey, USMC 1:46:10

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One of the great honors I have had in the six years I have done ALL MARINE RADIO is the interview I did with Cal Humphrey. Cal is the uncle of my good friend Jess Humphrey who set the interview up. Cal passed away this week… so we’ll celebrate his amazing life by playing the […]By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: CSIS’s Mark Cancian discusses Monday’s “On the Future of the Marine Corps: Assessing Force Design 2030” forum 2:42:06

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Here is the link to the CSIS’s forum entitled: ON THE FUTURE OF THE MARINE CORPS: ASSESSING FORCE DESIGN 2030 Col Mark Cancian, USMCR (Ret) joined ALL MARINE RADIO to discuss Monday’s forum (cited above)…By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Finland & Sweden make history + “news from the front” for Russia is not good + Will weighs in on Rep Luria’s interview 1:58:27

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By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas talk “The Weakness of the Depot” (Russia/Putin – New Yorker) + Rep Elaine Luria is once again making too much strategic, budgetary & shipbuilding sense 2:23:19

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: ARTICLE: THE WEAKNESS OF THE DESPOT — An expert on Stalin Discusses Putin, Russia and the West, The New Yorker, […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham discusses the Philippine election; Rep Luria’s criticism of US Navy shipbuilding & former Japan PM Abe is prodding Japan to fund it’s defense 1:34:12

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy, and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Jeff & Tim (former recruiters) discuss the problems all the Armed Services face as their recruiting efforts are failing 1:34:19

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Recruiting for the Uniformed Services in the Covid and Post-Covid eras — doomed to failure? With rising obesity rates and [……

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas discuss 6 articles (Schmidt / Zinni / Van Riper / Newbold / Dake / Krulak-Sheehan-Zinni) that criticize Force Design 2030 2:04:31

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Maj John F. Schmitt, USMC (Ret.): The Marines Are Marching toward Irrelevance Gen. Anthony Zinni (Ret.): What is the role [……

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO NEWS HOUR: The curious case of student loan forgiveness… hmmmm 1:02:20

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By Michael F. McNamara

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THE MENSA BROTHERS: the Mensas answers EIGHT personal questions 1:48:53

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S QUESTIONS FOR THE MENSA BROTHERS: The Greatest Speech in American History? Your Favorite Steak? The PLACE in Washington DC that you …

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: some news & some other stuff 1:27:13

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By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham discusses SECDEF’s “weakened Russia” comments + a Chinense Naval Base in the Solomon Islands… it’s coming! 1:44:20

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas discuss Sec Autin’s “weakened Russia” comments + former CMC Krulak joins the “Force Design” public debate 1:10:41

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Jeff Kenney is absent today What is behind Secretary of Defense Austin’s Call for a ‘Weakened’ Russia? Washington Post Opini…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: BIG changes are in store for the way we consume news… Twitter, the NT Times & CNN are about to change & more 1:34:57

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Less advocacy, more journalism. Changes at CNN and New York Times may signal push to the centre Washington Post Opinion: War is a dirty business. Will the Marine Corps be ready for the next one? By Charles Krulak, Jack Sheehan and Anthony ZinniBy Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s discuss (1) Generals Zinni & Van Riper discuss Force Design 2030 on YouTube; (2) US Navy ship building; (3) Russia vs Ukraine 1:15:43

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: VIDEO: A Critical Discussion About Force Design General A.M. Zinni, USMC (Ret) — Task & Purpose, April 19, 2022: […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham on (1) Solomon Islands & China deal + (2) Strategic Ambiguity & Taiwan + (3) North Korea missile tests 1:34:00

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: a Mensa late entry —- What’s is Russia’s next move in their war on Ukraine? 1:09:17

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By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: an amazing week of doing Post-Traumatic Winning at Marine Barracks Washington + The Russian try again in Ukraine 56:16

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HERE is the link to the YouTube video of the “A Critical Discussion on Force Design 2030 with LtGen Paul Van Riper and Gen Anthony Zinni“By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: The Mensa’s talk (1) Russian & Ukrainian troop movements — retreating or regrouping? (2) What comes next? 1:49:22

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Russian & Ukrainian troop movements — what do they mean? What is next for Russian forces and what is next […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Headlines from the Russia/Ukraine War — retreating or regrouping? 57:38

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Here is John F. Schmitz’s article on Force Design 2030: The Marines Are Marching toward IrrelevanceBy Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas talk discuss “high functioning conformists” and Force Design 2030 1:05:58

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Background articles relative to today’s discussion: General Jack Sheehan’s opinion piece — March 10, 2022: Wasteful Spending, a Shrinking Force and the Marine Corps’s Big Bet LtGen Paul K. Van Riper’s opinion piece — March 21, 2022: Jeopardizing national security: What is happening to our Marips? Col Matt Jones (Ret) opinion piece — March 2022: Mod…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Col Mike Marletto, USMC (ret) talks Australia vs China; the Russia vs Ukraine War & the Force Design 2030 debate 1:10:37

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I had heard about Col Mike Marletto while I was deployed to Iraq in 2004 as part of the Division Staff of the 1st Marine Division led by MajGen James Mattis; everyone who spoke of Col Marletto spoke of him with great respect. I finally met Mike when he sent an email to ALL MARINE […]By Michael F. McNamara

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks (1) Russian-Ukraine Peace Talks; (2) Soloman Islands news; (3) USMC Force Design debate thoughts; (4) the Philippines steer a middle course & (5) China ... 1:16:34

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Khe Sanh Marine Ken Rodgers joins us on Vietnam Veterans Day 1:14:19

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On National Vietnam Veterans Day one of our favorite Veterans joins the program — Ken Rodgers. Ken served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment during the epic battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam during 1968. He and his wife Betty have made two documentaries in the last ten years: “Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas frame the unprecedented debate about “Force Design 2030” unfolding in the Marine Corps — led by retired USMC General Officers 1:23:40

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Articles cited in today’s discussion: General Jack Sheehan’s opinion piece — March 10, 2022: Wasteful Spending, a Shrinking Force and the Marine Corps’s Big Bet LtGen Paul K. Van Riper’s opinion piece — March 21, 2022: Jeopardizing national security: What is happening to our Marips? Col Matt Jones (Ret) opinion piece — March 2022: Modernizing the […

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas talk about feedback from our “GO–Force Design” discussion and that war in Ukraine 1:34:17

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: “Retired General Officer Force Design discussion” feedback Ukraine War news: ships sunk & counterattacks…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham discusses his article — “Will China Invade Taiwan in 2022?” (and other things too) 1:24:03

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Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves towards […]…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: public dissent by retired USMC General Officers over Force Design 2030 — the Sheehan & Van Riper opinion pieces 2:20:53

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Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: LtGen Paul K. Van Riper’s opinion piece: Jeopardizing national security: What is happening to our Marips? General Jack Sheeh…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: USMC General Officers take on General Berger’s “Force Design 2030” IN PUBLIC — Ken Kirkabe talks US actions in the face of Russian nuclear threats 1:36:10

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TODAY’S TOPICS: LtGen Paul K. Van Riper’s opinion piece: Jeopardizing national security: What is happening to our Marips? General Jack Sheehan’s opinion piece: Wasteful Spending, a Shrinking Force and the Marine Corps’s Big Be Ken Kirkebey’s letter to the Wall Street Journal From: kenneth kirkeby To: wsj.ltrs@wsj.com Subject: WSJ Weekend Article 3/…

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THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Mensa’s Brothers — “Open Source Ops/Intel Brief” — Monday, March 21, 2022 1:50:01

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TODAY’S TOPICS: Drones, Counter-Battery Radars, Stingers, Javelins, S-300s & MIGs — Tim & Jeff rank their importance LIVE NEWS FEEDS: NEWS FEED: BBC Live News Feed: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine NEWS FEED: WorldNews Live Thread for the Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Reddit) — courtesy of Patrick F. McNamara MAPS: here are a few maps […]…

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