Frontlines of Freedom ™

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By: Denny Gillem, LTC, US Army (Ret.)

Military and Veteran News and InformationFrontlines of Freedom™ is a weekly radio show the delivers the latest military and veteran news and information. Listen & learn more about the greatest military in the history of the world and what is being done for our veterans. The stories, the valor, the support programs, the life & death dramas unfolding before our eyes… it’s all here.Frontlines of Freedom™ is a registered and protected trademark.US Serial Number: 97677460US Registration Number: 7248365

Jun 14, 2025 Hr 1 - Military & National Security News, Israel vs Iran, China's War Against Us, Dr. Ron Carter (USMC Ret.)
Today at 1:52 AM

National security and military news.

Comments by the Colonel: China.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Marine vet Dr. Ron Carter.


Jun 14, 2025 Hr 2 - History By Mail, Center For Military Readiness, ICE and Illegal Immigration and the Unrest in LA, Self-Defense Report
Today at 1:51 AM

Ari Segal, History by Mail.

Elaine Donnelly, Center for Military Readiness.

Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration crackdown update.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

History By Mail

Center For Military Readiness


Jun 7, 2025 Hr 1 - Military News, Dangerous Iran, Fellow Vietnam Vet Convo
06/07/2025

National security, military, veteran news.

Comments by the Colonel: Iran.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Vietnam veteran Ron Courser.


Jun 7, 2025 Hr 2 - Armed Services YMCA, Book on Fixing our Schools, Female Vet Showcase, Self-Defense Report
06/07/2025

Navy Vice Admiral (Ret.) Bill French on how the Armed Services YMCA ensures no military family is left behind.

Gerald Evans presents his book on fixing our schools, Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII.

Navy vet Theresa Robinson showcases another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Armed Services YMCA

Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII


May 31, 2025 Hr 1 - Military & National Security News, Supporting Israel, Combat Veterans for Congress
06/01/2025

National security, military, veteran news.

Comments by the Colonel: Supporting Israel.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Col. Bill Conrad (Ret.) - Chairman of Combat Veterans for Congress.


May 31, 2025 Hr 2 - Medal of Honor Recipient, Battle of the Month, Self-Defense Report
06/01/2025

Army vet and Medal of Honor recipient, Jim McCloughan.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


May 24, 2025 Hr 1 - Military News, Stopping Crime in Progress, Coast Guard Changes, More Guns Less Crime Author
05/25/2025

National security, military, veteran news.

Comments by the Non-Com: Marine vet Skip Coryell fills in for the Colonel on the topic of who exactly should intervene when witnessing a crime in progress.

Warrant Wisdom: Major changes are taking place within the structure of the US Coast Guard.

Dr. John Lott, bestselling author of More Guns, Less Crime joins the show. He's also the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center.


May 24, 2025 Hr 2 - Vince Paredes Missions with Special Ops, Movie of the Month, Self-Defense Report
05/25/2025

Navy Veteran Vince Paredes served 4 tours in the Gulf with Special Ops teams. He shares some of his most difficult missions and answers whether it was all really worth it or not. Vince now owns Cedar Rock Firearms Training.

We review the Movie of the Month for May, The Tailor.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


May 17, 2025 Hr 1 - Military News, Rating Trump's Performance So Far, China Expert on the Danger China Poses
05/17/2025

National security and military news, including US hostage released by Hamas, nuclear standoff with Iran, and Russia/Ukraine ceasefire latest.

Comments by the Colonel: Rating Trump's 2nd term performance to date.

Warrant Wisdom: Why did President Trump reverse course when it comes to renaming Veterans Day?

Attorney Gordon Change, who spent a decade living in China, provides his expertise on what's happening there and how they're infiltrating our country.


May 17, 2025 Hr 2 - Buying Made in America, Concerned Veterans for America Interview, Battle of the Month, Self-Defense Report
05/17/2025

Liz Morris on why it's important to buy things made in America.

Concerns Veterans for America's call to action by grassroots engagement director Thurman Ragsdale.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the battle of the month on one of the famous battles from the Civil War.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


May 10, 2025 Hr 1 - Military & National Security News, Russia's Economic Disaster, National Police Officers Week
05/11/2025

National security, military, veteran news.

Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Russia's economy.

Warrant Wisdom: Taking a look at this week's Supreme Court decision that protects federal employees who also serve in the reserves.

In honor of National Police Officers Week, we speak with Craig Floyd at Citizens Behind the Badge.


May 10, 2025 Hr 2 - Life in Israel, Illegal Immigration & ICE Update, Military History, Self-Defense Report
05/11/2025

Lt. Col. Steven Kenyon - U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.) discusses current life in Israel and the work he's doing with Volunteers for Israel (SAR-EL).

Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration update on the job that ICE and border czar Tom Homan are doing.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

SAR-EL - The National Project for Volunteers for Israel


May 3, 2025 Hr 1 - Military News, World Getting More Dangerous, Boeing F-47, U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman
05/04/2025

National security, military, veteran news.

Comments by the Colonel: Why have so many former US military personnel not accepted Trump's offer to return to service after being kicked out for rejecting the COVID vaccine?

Warrant Wisdom: What makes the new Boeing F-47 revolutionary?

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (Ret. USMC Lt. Gen.) on our nation’s challenges.


May 3, 2025 Hr 2 - Brig. Gen. John Teichert, New Book on Terrorism, Female Veteran Interview, Self-Defense Report
05/04/2025

USAF Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.) discusses leadership.

NY Times bestselling author and Army Lt. Col. Brad Taylor (Ret.) presents his latest novel on terrorism.

Navy veteran Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Brad Taylor Books


Apr 26, 2025 Hr 1 - Russia/Ukraine Peace Talks, North Korea Bans Hot Dogs, Europe and NATO Disaster, Blue Angels Interview
04/26/2025

National security, military, veteran news.

Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Western Europe and NATO.

Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels from Sun 'n Fun Airshow in FL.

James Simpson on our nation’s many challenges.


Apr 26, 2025 Hr 2 - Report from Israel, Movie of the Month, Military History, Self-Defense Report
04/26/2025

Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten reports from Israel.

We review the Movie of the Month for April, Tall Dark and Handsome.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Apr 19, 2025 Hr 1 - Military & National Security News, Gazans vs Hamas, Blue Angels Interview, Gen. Arnold Punaro
04/19/2025

National security, military, veteran news.

Comments by the Colonel: Gazans protesting Hamas are being ignored.

Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels maintainer at Sun 'n Fun Airshow.

USMC Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret.) discusses our nation’s big issues.


Apr 19, 2025 Hr 2 - COVID Mandate Debacle in the Military, This Sober Vet, Battle of the Month
04/19/2025

CWO Brandon Budge on repurcussions he faced for refusing the COVID vaccine in the military.

Army vet Joe Yurick introduces us to This Sober Vet.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty on the first recorded battle in human history.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Apr 12, 2025 Hr 1 - Military news, Fitness standards, Women in close combat, Space Force rocket contracts awarded
04/13/2025

National Security, Military, Veteran News.

Comments by the Colonel: Fitness standards in the military, and should women be in close combat units?

Warrant Wisdom: Roland Ashby tells us which companies won contracts for the Space Force's upcoming rocket launches.

Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (Ret) shares his perspectives on our nation's challenges.


Apr 12, 2025 Hr 2 - SoldierStrong foundation, Volunteers for Israel, Illegal immigration update, Self-defense report
04/13/2025

Dr. Chris Meek presents SoldierStrong.

Lt. Col. Steven Kenyon - U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.) on the work he's doing with Volunteers for Israel (SAR-EL).

Gil Maza's update on our nation's borders and illegal immigration crackdowns.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

SoldierStrong - Injured Veterans Charity Helping Veterans Worldwide

SAR-EL - The National Project for Volunteers for Israel


Apr 5, 2025 Hr 1 - Military news, Hegseth chat scandal, F-47 update, controlling drug cartels, Am. Legion interview
04/05/2025

National security & military news.

Comments by the Colonel: Is the US successfully dealing with cartels?

Warrant Wisdom: More about the upcoming Boeing F-47.

American Legion National Commander James LaCoursiere shares what they're doing for veterans.


Apr 5, 2025 Hr 2 - Leadership in the military, the real danger of EMPs, female veteran interview, military history
04/05/2025

Bill Forstchen, an expert on EMPs, joins the show.

Gen John Teichert discusses the importance of leadership.

Navy vet Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Mar 29, 2025 Hr 1 - Military News including Iran & Houthis, Pete Hegseth, Ukraine, Israel; Ret USCG Capt Tom Haas
03/30/2025

Military & national security news.

Comments by the Colonel: Tackling the mess that is our U.S. government.

Warrant Wisdom: is DOGE going too far at the VA?

Ret. Coast Guard Capt. & former president of Grand Valley State University, Thomas J. Haas, on the issues facing our nation.


Mar 29, 2025 Hr 2 - Get to know Brig. Gen. (Ret) Chris Petty, former Air Force RB Quinton Roberts, Navy Vet Theresa Robinson
03/30/2025

We finish interviewing members of the FOF team this week:

Quinton Roberts – former Air Force Falcons running back.

Brigadier General (Ret), Christopher Petty – founder of BattleDigest.

Theresa Robinson – Navy veteran and contributor who showcases female veterans.

Cedar Coryell – son of co-host Skip Coryell.

Plus, we review our Movie of the Month for March, A Glimpse.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Mar 22, 2025 Hr 1 - 900th Show Celebration! The show's hosts are on the other side of the microphone for once
03/22/2025

It's our 900th show! The hosts get interviewed this time around!

Lt. Col. Denny Gillem shares his funny military stories and more as he's interviewed by Gen. (Ret) Chris Petty.

Co-hosts Skip Coryell (USMC Ret) and Roland Ashby (USCG Ret) share highlights from their careers as well as what they're up to these days.

Plus, national security and military news, including what's happening in Israel and Ukraine.


Mar 22, 2025 Hr 2 - Learn how this show was born, hear from more contributors and behind-the-scenes characters
03/22/2025

900th Show Celebration Continues!

Hear from more of the people that make this show happen.

Co-founder of the show, Josh Leng, tells the story of how Frontlines of Freedom was born.

The show's 2 producers/editors that you never hear on air are put on the mic.

Contributors Diane Raver & Gil Maza join the celebration.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Mar 15, 2025 Hr 1 - Russia/Ukraine peace talks, reaction to Trump's speech, Maj. Gen. Joe Arbuckle (USA, Ret.) on DEI
03/15/2025

Russia/Ukraine peace talks and other national security news.

Comments by the Colonel: Responding to President Trump's speech to the nation.

Warrant Wisdom: Sounding the alarm regarding the Coast Guard's $7 billion maintenance backlog.

Maj. Gen. Joe Arbuckle (USA, Ret.) on DEI in our military.


Mar 15, 2025 Hr 2 - Concerned Veterans for America's new director joins us, battle of the month, military history & self-defense report
03/15/2025

Concerned Veterans for America's new director, John Vick, discusses our nation's challenges.

The Battle of the Month: The Alamo.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Mar 8, 2025 Hr 1 - Military & national security news, federal govt firings, VA layoffs fallout, faith in our nation
03/08/2025

National Security, Military, Veteran News.

Comments by the Colonel: Downsizing our government and how the rest of can us help those affected. Warrant Wisdom: The massive upcoming VA layoffs and its consequences.

Dr. John West on the important role of faith in our nation.


Mar 8, 2025 Hr 2 - Vietnam War veteran, ICE raids & illegal immigrant deportations, military history & self-defense report
03/08/2025

LTC Don Robinson discusses his time in uniform.

Vietnam vet Bob Cook on his time in combat.

Border and a Book: Illegal immigration and southern border update.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Mar 1, 2025 Hr 1 - News, terrorist drug cartels, VA layoffs & DEI at West Point
03/01/2025

Military, Veteran, National Security News.

Comments by the Colonel: Declaring cartels to be terrorists. Warrant Wisdom: The recent cuts in the VA and federal govt and how to better handle layoffs.

Dr. John Hughes on DEI at West Point.


Mar 1, 2025 Hr 2 - BGen John Teichert (Ret) on leadership, veterans homes, female veterans, military history & self defense report
03/01/2025

BGen John Teichert, USAF (Ret.) with important leadership insights.

Marine vet Ryan Engle on Veterans Homes.

Theresa Robinson introduces another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


Feb 22, 2025 Hr 1 - News, Wokeness, SEAL Training, Army vet & "Strategy" author John Hillen
02/22/2025

National Security, Military, Veteran News.

Comments by the Colonel: Wokeness and Climate Change. Warrant Wisdom: Navy Seals training in water with too much fecal bacteria.

Army vet John Hillen on his book: The Strategy Dialogues


Feb 22, 2025 Hr 2 - Supporting Israel, movie 'The Present', Carrot-Top Industries, military history & self defense report
02/22/2025

Janine Pulman on supporting Israel.

Diane Raver with the Movie of Month: The Present.

Liz Morris from Carrot-Top Industries discusses loving America.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


The Present

Carrot-Top Industries