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The Digression Podcast


Chris and Jody are Air Force vets who enjoy military history and folklore. This is their podcast. They tell stories. They digress. A lot.

Aug 12, 2022

IN THE NEWS: RIP CMSAF #6 James McCoy, Nichelle Nicols, and Vin Scully; Ukraine economy tanking; Pentagon phone wiping; No national guard for Bowser; Space Force ‘ambassadors’; Air Force ‘family friendly’ drag show; Martin-Baker hardcore mode; Woke West Point; Bonhomme Richard discipline and another fire; Marine justice; Relief for burn pit vets; Ghost Army honors, listener comments, and more.

Show notes at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/85

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NOTES:

RIP:

Former chief master sergeant of the Air Force passes away at 91

‘Star Trek’ Icon Nichelle Nichols Dead at 89

Dodgers mourn passing of Vin Scully

PENTAGON:

Pentagon reminds everyone not to wipe their phones

Biden’s Pentagon Refuses D.C. Mayor Bowser’s Request for National Guard to Deal with Illegal Immigration

SPACE FORCE:

Space Force Looks to Put Space Attaches in Embassies

AIR FORCE:

Air Force Base Hosted Drag Show During its ‘Diversity’ Festival

Lockheed F-35 Design Evades Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Grounding

h/t Facebook Air Force amn/nco/snco page…

ARMY:

West Point Alum Warns the School is Going Woke

NAVY:

Vice admiral and two dozen others punished for USS Bonhomme Richard fire

Fire breaks out aboard USS Milwaukee

MARINES:

‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system

Marine Cpl. Thae Ohu’s sister speaks out about her court-martial, trauma

Marine Corps general won’t suspend Thae Ohu’s discharge after plea

VETERANS:

Millions of vets suffering from burn pit, toxic injuries set for more benefits after Congress passes PACT Act