America’s Frontlines

”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operators, each episode dives into the challenges, innovations, and missions that define America’s defense infrastructure. Whether it’s AI at the tactical edge, supply chain resilience, or frontline decision-making, this podcast delivers powerful stories and actionable insights for defense professionals, policymakers, and citizens who care about the security of our nation.

America’s Frontlines is a government podcast hosted by Tom Sheffield, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tom Sheffield hosts America’s Frontlines, a government show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #128

  America's Frontlines Podcast 25 September 2026

  Sep 26, 202645 minS2

  Apologies for being a day late posting, but here it is! In this episode of America’s Frontlines: If Iran can seriously damage a major U.S. naval hub with missiles and drones, is America’s Middle East basing strategy still working? Colonel Denny and Matt examine the damage to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, home to U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters, and what the attacks could mean for protecting American forces and maintaining a strong U.S. presence in the region. Colonel Denny also takes us through some of the more pressing news stories affecting our daily lives, highlighting the developments Americans need to be paying attention to and why they matter. And, as always, he delivers another round of his trademark one-liners to lighten the mood and keep us smiling along the way. Our featured guest is Marine veteran and pastor Ron Carter, a good friend of Colonel Denny who now serves as a pastor in Grand Rapids. Ron and the Colonel tackle the increasingly heated national debate surrounding Sharia law, Islam, religious liberty, and the Constitution. With these issues becoming part of the 2026 midterm political conversation, they discuss their concerns, what Americans are hearing from candidates and public officials, and the importance of understanding both the constitutional protection of religious freedom and the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution and American law. As always, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting important events that occurred around this date. This time, Colonel Denny takes us way back in history to examine events and lessons that helped shape the world we live in today. And it’s Service Academy Football time again, which means our Football Co-Host Quinton Roberts is back! A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former varsity football player—quite a number of years ago, as we occasionally like to remind him—Quinton joins Colonel Denny to review last weekend’s Service Academy action and preview what Army, Navy, Air Force, and the other academies have waiting for them this weekend. From America’s military posture in the Middle East and the constitutional debate over religious liberty to military history and Service Academy football, there’s plenty to talk about in this episode of America’s Frontlines.

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  Episode #127

  America's Frontlines Podcast 23 September 2026

  Sep 22, 202653 minS1

  In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Matt tackle a difficult question: Should Ukraine stop attacking Russian oil refineries if those strikes are weakening Moscow’s war effort—but also contributing to higher diesel prices around the world? They examine President Trump’s request that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, Ukraine’s argument that the refineries help finance and sustain Russia’s war effort, and the difficult balance between battlefield strategy and the economic consequences felt by farmers, truckers, businesses, and families far from the front lines. Colonel Denny and Matt also examine an increasingly dangerous global security environment—from mounting U.S. military and economic pressure on Iran and continuing threats to critical Middle East energy routes, to renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and the emergence of a new generation of lower-cost, increasingly autonomous combat drones. Together, these developments demonstrate how quickly warfare is changing—and how military power, economic pressure, energy security, and emerging technology are becoming increasingly interconnected. As always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his classic one-liners, bringing some much-needed humor to the conversation and hopefully putting a few smiles back on our faces. Our featured guest is Matt Crouch from Heritage Action . Matt joins Colonel Denny to explain the organization’s mission, the issues it is working on, and the different ways citizens can become involved in the public-policy process and make their voices heard. Of course, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the courage, sacrifice, victories, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons that helped shape who we are—and remind us of what generations of Americans have served to protect. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby returns with another installment of “Warrant Wisdom,” bringing more of his experience, insight, and seasoned perspective to the program. And she’s back! Diane Raver of the Garden State Film Festival returns from a well-deserved summer vacation to join Colonel Denny for our Movie of the Month. Diane and the Colonel take a look at this month’s selection, what makes the story worth watching, and some of the lessons viewers might take away from it. From the battlefield-versus-pocketbook dilemma in Ukraine and a rapidly changing global security environment to citizen involvement, military history, Warrant Wisdom, and the return of Movie of the Month, this episode covers a lot of ground while continuing the America’s Frontlines mission of keeping listeners informed, engaged, and connected to those who serve.

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  Episode #126

  America's Frontlines Podcast 18 September 2026

  Sep 18, 202632 minS2

  In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Matt ask: Why is the Air Force investing in the B-1B Lancer instead of sending it to the boneyard? They examine plans to keep the legendary bomber flying longer, increase its weapons-carrying capability, and use its speed, range, and firepower to help bridge the gap as the next-generation B-21 Raider enters the force. Colonel Denny also takes us through some of the hard-hitting news stories affecting our lives right now—the stories Americans need to be paying attention to. He and Matt work to separate the facts and important developments from the political spin and daily noise so listeners can better understand what is happening and why it matters. And, as always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his trademark one-liners, bringing a little humor and happiness to the conversation when we could all use it. With another weekend of Service Academy football upon us, our Football Co-Host Quinton Roberts joins Colonel Denny to break down the action. Quinton is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former varsity football player—quite a number of years ago, as we occasionally like to remind him—so he knows Service Academy football firsthand. After a tough 1–4 weekend for the academies, Quinton reviews what happened on the field and looks ahead to the lone Service Academy game on this weekend’s schedule. Of course, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the courage, sacrifice, victories, and hard-earned lessons that helped shape the nation we are proud to call home. From keeping the B-1B Lancer in the fight and separating important news from the daily noise to Service Academy football and the lessons of military history, this episode is another reminder that understanding where America is going often begins with understanding where we have been.

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  Episode #125

  America's Frontlines Podcast 16 September 2026

  Sep 16, 202639 minS2

  In this episode of America’s Frontlines: America’s Army has a new civilian leader. Colonel Denny and Matt examine President Trump’s appointment of Adam Telle as Acting Secretary of the Army following the departure of Dan Driscoll. They look at the leadership change at the Pentagon and the questions it raises for Army modernization, acquisition reform, combat readiness, and—most importantly—the soldiers who will be called upon to fight America’s future wars. They also examine an increasingly dangerous global security environment—from President Trump’s military and economic pressure on Iran and continuing threats to critical Middle East energy routes, to renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and the emergence of a new generation of lower-cost, increasingly autonomous combat drones. Together, these developments illustrate how quickly warfare is changing—and how traditional military power, economic pressure, and emerging technology are converging on the modern battlefield. As always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his trademark humor and one-liners to lighten the mood along the way. Our featured guest is Dan Wallrath, founder of Operation Finally Home . What began in 2005 when Dan, a Texas homebuilder, helped modify the home of a wounded Marine at no cost to the family has grown into a nationwide nonprofit serving veterans, first responders, and surviving spouses. Dan joins Colonel Denny to discuss the organization’s mission and how it provides mortgage-free homes, home modifications, and transitional housing to help deserving heroes gain greater independence and, most importantly, a safe place to call home. Of course, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the courage, sacrifice, victories, and difficult lessons that helped shape the country we love and continue to serve. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby returns with another installment of “Warrant Wisdom,” bringing more of his well-seasoned perspective and experience to help keep all of us a little sharper—and perhaps a little wiser. And we also hear from artist Pamela Alderman , who shares how she is using art to recognize, connect with, and honor America’s veterans. Pamela talks with Colonel Denny about her work with ArtPrize and how creativity and storytelling can provide another powerful way to ensure the experiences and sacrifices of our veterans are seen, heard, and remembered. From new leadership for America’s Army and a rapidly changing global battlefield to providing homes for our heroes, remembering our military history, and honoring veterans through art, this episode reminds us that supporting those who serve takes many forms—and that their stories and sacrifices should never be forgotten.

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  Episode #124

  America's Frontlines Podcast 11 September 2026

  Sep 11, 202646 minS2

  In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny takes us back to the morning of September 11, 2001. He remembers hearing that a plane had struck the World Trade Center and initially believing it must have been a terrible accident. Then he watched the second plane hit. As a retired combat infantryman, he knew immediately: America was under attack. Twenty-five years later, Colonel Denny and Matt reflect on that terrible day, the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the courage and unity Americans demonstrated in its aftermath, and the wars and sacrifices that followed. Most importantly, they ask a question worth considering a quarter-century later: Have we truly learned—and remembered—the lessons of September 11? Colonel Denny also reviews some of the high-profile news stories affecting our lives today, helping us stay informed about a world that remains dangerous and unpredictable. Even during a program devoted in part to reflection and remembrance, there is still room for a smile. Colonel Denny delivers another round of his trademark humor and one-liners to lighten the mood along the way. Our featured guests are Army veteran Scott Hastings and Jenna, who join Colonel Denny to discuss wefacethefight.org and its mission to dramatically reduce veteran suicide. Scott—who also knows a thing or two about music—and Jenna discuss the importance of reaching veterans before they reach a crisis, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and building a community where veterans and their families know they don't have to face life's battles alone. We also continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the people, sacrifices, victories, and difficult lessons that helped shape America and the nation we are today. And Service Academy football is back! Our Football Co-Host Quinton Roberts, a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former varsity football player—quite a number of years ago, as we occasionally like to remind him—joins Colonel Denny to celebrate an incredible weekend for Service Academy football. The academies combined for an impressive 5–0 record, and Quinton reviews the action before looking ahead to what Army, Navy, Air Force, and the other Service Academy teams have waiting for them this weekend. On this 25th anniversary of September 11, this episode is ultimately about remembering—remembering those we lost, those who answered the call to serve, those who still carry the burdens of that service, and the lessons America must never allow itself to forget. We remember September 11, 2001. We remember those who served. And we remember why America is worth defending.

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