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By: Michael F. McNamara

ALL MARINE RADIO provides a place where current and former Marines, family members, other veterans and concerned citizens can connect with the culture of the US Marines; while connected, we promote: post-traumatic mental health awareness in order to enhance the quality of life of anyone who can benefit from this discussion. Daily LIVE radio shows each weekday from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time

The Mensa Brothers (–): The Strait of Hormuz problem, the 11th MEU heads west & Gen McKenzie’s interview with USNI
Last Saturday at 8:16 PM

Three ONE retired Marine Infantry Officer, Maj Tim Lynch, USMC (ret), the lone Mensa Brother to show up today… joins Maj Mike McNamara, USMCR (ret) today on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: General observations on the past week’s events The Strait of Hormuz problem — how does it get resolved? The 11th MEU heads west […]


Japan, oil, the Strait of Hormuz, and the nuclear protection of the United States: Col Grant Newsham, USMC (ret)
Last Friday at 8:16 PM

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, paid a formal visit to the White House yesterday, which included a State Dinner. The timing of the event was deliberate, to reinforce US/Japan relations BEFORE President Trump was supposed to head to China. We’ll ask Col Grant Newsham, USMC (ret), to explain how, given the following, Japan won’t support […]


THE MENSA BROTHERS: (1) Kharg Island; (2) Possible missions for Marines enroute, (3) Israel into Lebennon, and… (4) Do the Israelis have another card up their sleeve in Iran?
03/16/2026

Four retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch, and host Mike McNamara discuss the war in Iran. Today’s topics: Kharg Island — now that we’ve struck it… what do we do next? A Marine Expeditionary Unit is enroute to the North Arabian Sea —  how will they […]


Grant Newsham: The IRGC Intelligence estimate on Oct 6, 2023; the Straits of Hormuz; why inflicting pain on Iran is important… and other stuff from the Iran War
03/13/2026

Grant Newsham is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Security Policy. He is also a Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, focusing on Asia/Pacific defense, political, and economic matters. Newsham is a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and was the first US Marine Liaison Officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. He […]


The Mensa Brothers (-): That depends on what your definition of “Boots on the Ground” is…
03/12/2026

“Once over lightly…” as they used to say in my barbershop. Here is what Mac, Tim Lynch & Will Costantini, all retired Marine Corps officers, are talking about today. A POLL QUESTION: Should the President of the United States ever say… “No boots on the ground…” or remove any option during a war? How do […]


IRAN 101: Ethnic Groups in Iran, by location, population and history with Maj Tim Lynch, USMC (ret)
03/08/2026

As we consider how the war in Iran will be concluded, we hear a lot about the “ethnic groups of Iran,” but few people understand where these groups are located inside of Iran, or how large they are, or what their history with the Iranian Government is. Major Tim Lynch, USMC (ret), will solve that […]


The Mensa Brothers: Initial thoughts four days into a war
03/05/2026

Four retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch, and the host Mike McNamara discuss their initial thoughts on: Overall, what they’ve seen Something that got each of their attention QUESTION: Can the United States refrain from “nation-building”? Thoughts on the payback aspect of this for the Marine […]


THOUGHTS ON THE IRAN WAR: Col Grant Newsham, USMC (ret)
03/05/2026

Grant Newsham joins Mac to discuss: His overall thoughts on what he’s seen after five days of operations. Is this war necessary and justifiable? Do you think the United States can restrain itself from the quagmire of “nation-building”? How does this affect the situation in the Pacific relative to China? If the war in Iran […]


THE “HOW TO LEAD” SERIES — EPISODE 3: 1stSgt Jason McKinley, USMC (ret)
11/17/2025

The “How To Lead” Series is one I’ve wanted to do for a while. The idea is simple: bring outstanding leaders to the podcast and ask them how they DID IT. Ask them about what worked. Ask them if they think that leadership is soooooooo different today. Today’s featured leader is 1stSgt Jason McKinley, USMC (ret). […]


THE “HOW TO LEAD” SERIES — EPISODE 2: Gunner JC Knight, USMC (ret)
11/11/2025

The “How To Lead” Series is one I’ve wanted to do for a while. The idea is simple: bring outstanding leaders to the podcast and ask them how they DID IT. Ask them about what worked. Ask them if they think that leadership is soooooooo different today. Today’s featured leader is Gunner JC Knight, USMC (ret). He’s […]


THE “HOW TO LEAD” SERIES — EPISODE 1: MajGen Dale Alford, USMC (ret)
10/31/2025


The Dealmaker-in-Chief heads to Asia… with Grant Newsham
10/28/2025

As President Trump, fresh off his Middle East breakthrough, heads towards a meeting with China’s President Xi… a meeting that will have huge implications for both the US and the Chinese economies… We’ll talk to our expert, Grant Newsham, and get his perspective. Grant has been ALL MARINE RADIO’s Pacific expert for a long time, […]


Mac & Will Costantini, a former USMC Foreign Area Officer, talk Israel’s current situation & what comes next
10/27/2025

Col Will Costantini, USMC (ret), is a former “Foreign Area Officer” with subject matter expertise in the Middle East. We’ll get Will’s thoughts on what he believes led to the historic agreement and also what to expect next as a fragile peace plan attempts to find its legs in Gaza. WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE […]


ALL MARINE RADIO: Mac & MajGen Dale Alford, USMC (ret) discuss their thoughts on Secretary Hegseth’s “All Hands Meeting” in Quantico
10/01/2025

ALL MARINE RADIO host Mike McNamara and MajGen Dale Alford, USMC (ret), discuss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s unprecedented “All Hands” meeting of General Officers and Senior Enlisted leaders held on Tuesday, September 30th in Quantico, VA. Mac and MajGen Alford review each of Secretary Hegseth’s policy directives. Click HERE to watch the YouTube video.


ALL MARINE RADIO: Grant Newsham talks Western Pacific security issues
03/24/2025

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 […]


TALKING POINT: Never has the Marine Corps needed its Company Grade SNCOs more than it needs them now
03/21/2025

NEVER in the history of the Marine Corps has it needed the leadership abilities of its Staff Non-Commissioned Officer corps more than it does today. In today’s “Talking Point,” Mac expands on the theme of “It’s not my job to parent and life coach young Marines” — something he hears wherever he goes to speak […]


The Book is DONE — “FROM TRAUMA TO JOY” is available on Amazon + LtGen Furness, USMC (ret) and MajGen Alford, USMC (ret) react to leaders who say: “Parenting and Life Coaching is not my job anymore”
03/17/2025

IT’S OUT! Mac’s first book… click HERE! “From Trauma To Joy” — Mac’s first book has been published and is available on Amazon.com! ALSO… LtGen Dave Furness, USMC (ret), and MajGen Dale Alford, USMC (ret) join Mac to discuss their reaction to something Mac hears enlisted leaders say wherever he speaks around the world: “I’m their […]


POST-TRAUMATIC WINNER: Wade Cates… former Marine NCO, the “Socrates of the Semi” & father of Juan… who took his life last May
02/21/2023

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 […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks balloons, the Philippines, and his new book — “When China Attacks: A Warning to America”
02/13/2023

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 […]


ALL MARINE RADIO VET-TALK: Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran Karl Marlantes discusses dealing with the aftermath of Vietnam
07/25/2022

Former Marine 1stLt Karl Marlantes, a decorated infantry officer in Vietnam and now a best-selling author (Matterhorn, What It Is Like to Go to War) joined ALL MARINE RADIO us to discuss how he made sense of the war he fought in after he came home. Originally published on October 12, 2016. Karl is a deep […]


ALL MARINE RADIO BOOKTALK: Vietnam Marine Karl Marlantes discusses his book “What It Is Like to Go to War”
07/23/2022

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 Marlantes (born […]


ALL MARINE RADIO Special Edition: Grant Newsham discusses the impact of the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
07/08/2022

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 […]


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
06/29/2022

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 […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Mac takes a book-writing hiatus
06/27/2022

ARTICLE:  The Atlantic — The Biggest Disruption in the History of American Education   Powered by wordpress technical support


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?”
06/27/2022

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 have your […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Gulf War TOW Gunner, underwater construction diver, bodyguard & the author of 37 books — meet Geoff Hopf
06/22/2022

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 […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: A salute to General Richard “Butch” Neal, USMC (Ret)
06/20/2022

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…) […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk SECNAV’s LOCs + USMC and USN Aviation Standdowns + Ukraine War
06/17/2022

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


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks Japan’s tough talk on their defense budget + Post-“Shangri La Dialogue” thoughts
06/15/2022

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 […]


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
06/13/2022

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 franchise


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
06/10/2022

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, […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: A guided tour of the Map of the Pacific Rim with Grant Newsham
06/09/2022

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 […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: add the USS Connecticut to the list of Fitzgerald, McCain, Somerset… Aaron Amick (USN retired) dissects it… stunning
06/06/2022

Find Aaron Amick’s full YouTube report HERE


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk Owen West’s “ARE THE MARINES INVENTING THE EDSEL OR THE MUSTANG?” + USMC Twitter… again?
06/03/2022

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 sparks […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Year #7 Commences! + Grant Newsham on a Chinese setback in the Pacific & a “game-changer” for US-Taiwan relations
06/01/2022

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 […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk Evalde + “What do you do on Memorial Day Weekend?”
05/27/2022

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?”


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: School Security + Submarines running into “seamounts” + Memorial Day + Grant Newsham reacts to POTUS’s Asian trip
05/25/2022

Read the USNI News article about the USS Connicutt HERE


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks President Biden’s trip to Asia
05/23/2022

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 […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: we look at the news and celebrate the life of Iwo Jima Veteran — PFC Cal Humphrey, USMC
05/20/2022

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 […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: CSIS’s Mark Cancian discusses Monday’s “On the Future of the Marine Corps: Assessing Force Design 2030” forum
05/18/2022

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)…