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Ted Nugent Still Believes Military.com goes backstage to talk to outdoorsman and rock n’ roll legend Ted Nugent about his experiences with the U.S. military and how he feels about the American landscape these days. Strap yourself in for a wild ride ... Learn...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Inside the AK-47 With NYT Reporter CJ ChiversIn the latest installment of From the Editor’s Desk, Military.com managing editor for news and Kit Up! blogger Christian Lowe speaks with C.J. Chivers of the New York Times about his new book “The Gun.” Chivers -- who is a...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Can the Pentagon’s Budget Really be Reduced?The midterm elections have generated a lot of chatter about reducing the defense budget to help reduce the national debt, but is the Pentagon really a viable target? Defense expert and Military.com columnist Winslow Wheeler stops by the Editor’s Desk...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Queensryche’s Singer Talks Soldiers and 20 Years of ‘Empire’Geoff Tate, lead singer and songwriter for legendary rock band Queensryche, returns to the Editor’s Desk to recap the “American Soldier” tour and to talk about the 20th Anniversary Edition of their classic album “Empire.” Geoff also discusses the band’s...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Former Green Beret in Tough Race for CongressFormer Green Beret Tommy Sowers is running for Congress in Missouri’s 8th District, attempting to unseat Republican incumbent Jo Ann Emerson in a predominately Republican region of the state. Tommy stops by The Editor’s Desk to talk about his life...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website West Pointer Releases 'The Intelligent Entrepreneur'Army vet Bill Murphy, Jr. stops by the Editor’s Desk along with Military.com’s founder Chris Michel to talk about The Intelligent Entrepreneur, Bill’s new book that features Chris and the story of the early days of Military.com. These two business...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website David Feherty Talks "Improvised Explosive Days" for TroopsFormer professional golfer and now CBS golf analyst David Feherty stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about "David Feherty's American Journey," his upcoming TV special featuring wounded warriors, and how witnessing the conduct of American troops firsthand in Iraq...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Former Topgun instructor Dave "Bio" Baranek stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about his new book "Topgun Days," which deals with life in the real Topgun and also his work with the film crew and cast of the movie...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Rita Cosby Tells Her Dad's War StoryFormer Fox News anchor Rita Cosby stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about her new book, Quiet Hero, Secrets from My Father's Past, and how she's using the book as a way to support the troops. DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is the V-22 Worth the Cost?Richard Whittle, author of The Dream Machine -- the Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey, stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about the development of the controversial airplane and whether it ultimately will prove worth the price tag....Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Behind "The Untold War" with Professor Nancy ShermanProfessor Nancy Sherman, Georgetown University professor and the Naval Academy's first Distinguished Ethics Chair, stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about her findings in the course of researching her latest book, The Untold War. What goes on in the...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Apollo 13 Commander Looks BackLegendary astronaut Jim Lovell stops by the Editor's Desk to talk to Ward about the golden days of space flight, what he really thinks about the movie "Apollo 13," and whether or not he would ever be caught dead at...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lesbian Vet Beth R. Coye Speaks OutRetired Navy Cmdr. Beth R. Coye drops by the Editor's Desk to discuss "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and talks about what it was like having to hide her sexuality while serving her country. DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Marines Behind the Air MachinesRenowned military aviation historian Peter Mersky stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about Foss, Carl, Boyington and other great Marine aviators who made history in hostile skies. Who was the greatest Leatherneck ace? What accomplishment is John Glenn most...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Airbus' A400M is in the AirEd Strongman, Airbus Chief Test Pilot for military programs talks to Addison about the Airbus' A400M and why, despite some delays, it will be worth the wait. DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is the 767 the Best Tanker Option?Scott Hamilton talks to Addison about the steps Boeing has taken lately to position the 767 as an attractive candidate for DoD's KC-X program. Will the process be less chaotic this time? DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Vince Flynn's Pursuit of Honor and Sanity in AmericaVince Flynn stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about his latest novel, the wars and the military, and what's wrong with America. And what about a run for office? DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Senator Wants Answers on Drugs from DoDSenator Ben Cardin (D-MD) stops by the Editor's Desk to chat about the letter he just sent to Secretary Gates regarding his concerns over the amount of prescription drugs being given to troops in the war zones and the long-term...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How Four Generals Changed the ArmyWashington Post military correspondent Greg Jaffe stops by the Editor's Desk to chat about The Fourth Star, his new book (co-authored with David Cloud) that takes an in-depth look at the military lives of Generals Petraeus, Casey, Abizaid, and Chiarelli....Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How Will History View Clinton as Commander-in-chief?Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about "The Clinton Tapes - Wrestling History with the President," his new book about Bill Clinton's years in the White House. What's the inside story behind "Don't Ask,...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Reporter Injured by IED Bounces Back to Help Wounded WarriorsABC News anchor Bob Woodruff stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about the day he was wounded by an IED while embedded with American forces in Iraq and his experiences at Bethesda and elsewhere afterwards. And Bob Woodruff Foundation...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Michael Yon Live from Helmand ProvinceMichael Yon, the man who has re-defined wartime journalism in the new media era, swings by the Editor's Desk to update the Military.com audience on the war in Afghanistan. In the middle of a pitched battle (audible in the background),...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Philpott Sits Down with ObamaOne of Military.com's benefits experts, Tom Philpott, stops by the Editor's Desk the day after his historic roundtable with President Obama and VA Secretary Shinseki in the White House. What did the president say about the state of veteran's benefits?...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Are We Fighting the Right War in Afghanistan?Best-selling novelist and screenwriter Steven Pressfield stops by the Editor's Desk to talk to Ward about the current U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and whether it has any hopes of being effective. Can we win where other powerful military powers have...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is Real Procurement Reform Possible?Defense expert and author of "America's Defense Meltdown" Winslow Wheeler stops by the Editor's Desk to chat with Ward about the latest budget wrangling on the Hill and whether real defense procurement reform is possible in the face of pork...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Long March with Cheap Trick's Rick NielsenCheap Trick's legendary guitarist, Rick Nielsen chats with Ward on the eve of the release of their new album, "The Latest." During their in-depth discussion Rick recounts some of his experiences from decades of entertaining the troops and being around...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Novelist Brad Thor on Politics, War, and WritingBrad Thor swings by The Editor's Desk to talk to Ward about his latest effort, The Apostle. Listen as today's master of the thriller discusses how he got his start, how he combats writer's block, and what he thinks of...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Glenn Close Helps Wounded Vets with DogsActress Glenn Close ("The Big Chill," "Fatal Attraction") stops by the Editor's Desk to chat about her work with Puppies Behind Bars, a charity that allows inmates to train service dogs, which in turn are used to assist the disabled,...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Horse Soldiers of AfghanistanAuthor Doug Stanton stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about Horse Soldiers, his latest book that deals with the early part of the war in Afghanistan. Doug describes the challenges that American special operators faced as they arrived in...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Joe Sestak Talks Current Military EventsCongressman Joe Sestak (D-PA) stops by the Editor's Desk to talk current military events and get the word out about his veterans forum. See more about the veterans forum here: DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Stephen Colbert Headed for an "Undisclosed Location"Stephen Colbert, the host of "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central, talks to Ward about his upcoming trip to Iraq, er, an "undisclosed location somewhere near the Persian Gulf" where he intends to broadcast his show for four, er, several...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website COIN Expert John Nagl Talks AfghanistanThis week John Nagl, the President for the Center for New American Security and one of the nation's leading experts on counterinsurgency, talks to Ward about President Obama's new Afghanistan strategy and how long it's going to take to get...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Interview with Queensryche's Geoff TateThis week's show is an exclusive sit down between Ward and Geoff Tate, Queensryche's lead singer and the brains behind the band's new album "American Soldier." Geoff talks about what motivated him to write the album, what he learned about...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Taxing Vets and Obama's First Report CardWard convenes the Editor's Roundtable with IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff and The Unforgiving Minute author Craig Mullaney to talk about meeting with President Obama in the White House and the state of the wars.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Marine Behind "Taking Chance"Lt.Col Mike Strobl, USMC stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about his moving story "Taking Chance" that has been made into an HBO movie starring Kevin Bacon. How did escorting the remains of a fallen warrior change Mike's life?...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Young Singer Offers Free Song to Military.com AudienceWard talks to young singer Sydney Heller about her budding music career. After performing at an NCOA event she felt the need to do more for the military this holiday season. As a result, she is offering her song "Mr....Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Young Singer Offers Free Song to Military.com AudienceWard talks to young singer Sydney Heller about her budding music career. After performing at an NCOA event she felt the need to do more for the military this holiday season. As a result, she is offering her song "Mr....Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002This week Ward talks to author Bill Murphy about his new book In a Time of War. What made West Point's Class of 2002 the "golden children" and how has the war affected their Army careers and, more importantly, their...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002This week Ward talks to author Bill Murphy about his new book In a Time of War. What made West Point's Class of 2002 the "golden children" and how has the war affected their Army careers and, more importantly, their...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paul Reickhoff on the IAVA's Congressional Report CardWard talks with Paul Reickhoff -- the executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America -- about the IAVAs annual report card which grades congressional members on military and veterans issues.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paul Reickhoff on the IAVA's Congressional Report CardWard talks with Paul Reickhoff -- the executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America -- about the IAVA’s annual report card which grades congressional members on military and veterans issues. DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What Happens in Vegas Goes on a MilblogThis week Ward reports live from Las Vegas where the third annual Milbloggers Convention was held. What is the future of milblogging? What do milbloggers recommend for those who want to help the troops? And what is Army Wife Toddler...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What Happens in Vegas Goes on a MilblogThis week Ward reports live from Las Vegas where the third annual Milbloggers Convention was held. What is the future of milblogging? What do milbloggers recommend for those who want to help the troops? And what is Army Wife Toddler...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bob Woodward on 'The War Within'This week renowned author and journalist Bob Woodward talks to Ward about 'The War Within,' his latest book about the Bush Administration and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. What's Bob's take on how President Bush has performed as Commander-in-chief?...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bob Woodward on 'The War Within'This week renowned author and journalist Bob Woodward talks to Ward about 'The War Within,' his latest book about the Bush Administration and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. What's Bob's take on how President Bush has performed as Commander-in-chief?...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Veterans at the DNCThis week Ward talks to reps from a variety of veterans groups to see what they hope to accomplish at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Also check out Ward's blog posts from the DNC here.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Veterans at the DNCThis week Ward talks to reps from a variety of veterans groups to see what they hope to accomplish at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Also check out Ward's blog posts from the DNC here. DownloadListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New GI Bill is Law. Now What?President Bush signed HR 2642 earlier this week, which makes "The GI Bill for the 21st Century" law. So when can eligible veterans start taking advantage of this new education benefit? And what are the "devil in the details" issues...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Art of DogfightingThis week Ward talks air-to-air combat with Maj. Paul Moga, an F-22 pilot who's the host of the Military Channel's upcoming series "Showdown: Air Combat." How has dogfighting changed since the days of the Red Baron and does pilot skill...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | |