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Late For Changeover

Late For Changeover is the podcast for anyone who’s ever rolled into guard mount a few minutes late but still got the job done—with a story to tell. Hosted by veterans Marty Smith, Eric “Mr. History” Piarrot, Jake Wall, Ana Mondragon, and rotating guests, this weekly show blends military humor, historical deep dives, space-force-level absurdity, and off-the-rails banter. It’s smart, sharp, and just unhinged enough to keep you coming back. From billion-dollar rocket launches to confederate statue

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01:10:33

S3E15 Army BG (Ret) Chris Petty

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2023/09/15

This is part 3 of my interview with General Petty. He starts off by describing what is what like returning with his battalion from deployment to Iraq in Aug 2007. Then he left command to become the Branch Chief of Standards and Training for the COARNG. Later, he was promoted to full Colonel and took command of the 89th Troop BDE. After command, he became the Chief of Staff for COARNG. As he was preparing to retire, he received a call hat he was selected for Brigadier General. He was promoted

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Service Headline News 13 Sep 2023

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2023/09/14

Today we talk about President Bush’s press release on 12 Sep 2001, 4,500 3rd Infantry Division soldiers deploying to Eastern Europe, US moves troops and equipment within Niger as ‘precautionary measure’, and the Navy Department begins process to reconsider 3,770 medical discharges for retirement upgrades. Department of Navy Reconsider 3,770 Medical Discharges for Retirement Upgrades:

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Service Headline News 07 Sep 2023

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2023/09/07

Today we talk about Little Willie-the first British tank in 1915, Chinese Nationals posing as tourists have accessed US Military Bases, 3M settles its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion, 4 foot 7 inch Marine completes boot camp, Marines eating crayons, Coast Guard arrest Florida man trying to travel to London by crossing Atlantic Ocean in hamster wheel. “Drinking Crayons” beer:

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01:08:33

Service Headline News 30 Aug 2023

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2023/08/31

The gang discusses the Soviet Union’s first atomic bomb in 1949, how the Coast Guard rescued 4 lost divers, the Air Force Academy defends ‘Doolittle’ football uniform from online critics, test pilot-turned-tennis champ Vic Seixas is turning 100, and we play another round of “Guess the branch” game-athlete edition. Coast Guard rescues 4 divers: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-coast-guard-rescue-divers/ USAFA alternate football uniform:

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01:25:27

Service Headline News 23 Aug 2023

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2023/08/24

Army SGM (Ret) Ken Ramos joins the gang and we discuss news stories about the Korean Tree Incident in 1976, a paratrooper is awarded the Soldier’s Medal, a Chief Warrant Officer 5 also awarded the Soldier’s Medal, Defense Media Activity names Stars and Stripes journalist its NCO of 2022, a military report says female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, and 3 legendary leaders who made America's special operations units into the elite forces they are today. 1LT

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01:00:11

Service Headline News 16 Aug 2023

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2023/08/17

Discussing news stories about Operation Dragoon in 1944, Coast Guard rescues 14 people from ocean after fleeing Maui wildfires, a Sikh graduates Marine Corps Boot Camp with beard and turban, a new study links forever chemicals to testicular cancer in troops, and a new bill designates Air Force space operators as “legacy guardians.” Sikh Graduates Marine Corps Boot Camp with Beard, Turban:

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01:00:00

Service Headline News 09 Aug 2023

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2023/08/10

Discussing news stories about the U.S. drops second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on 9 Aug 1945, the Navy makes promotion to E-4 automatic, President Biden keeps Space Command in Colorado, the Marine’s have a new drone truck, Lockheed makes bank restocking the Pentagon, 3 pieces of special operations gear that give troops “super powers”, and an Air Force spouse pours bleach in husband’s coffee. Magnetic climbing system:

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01:10:42

S3E14 Army BG (Ret) Chris Petty part 2

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2023/07/27

This is Part 2 of my interview with Army Brigadier General (Ret) Chris Petty. After leaving the Active Duty Army in 1991, Gen Petty joined the Colorado Army National Guard and took command of C Company, 1/131st Aviation Regiment in Eagle, CO. That unit ran the High Altitude Aviation Training Site or HAATS. In 1994, he moved to Buckley Air National Guard Base and assumed command of A Company, 2/135th Aviation Battalion. After getting promoted to Major in 1996, he became the Battalion Assistant

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Service Headline News 26 July 2023

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2023/07/26

Discussing news stories about Pres. Truman signs the National Security Act in 1947, Air Force officer saves swimmer from rip tide, The Navy is developing an “Iron Man” dive suit, Air Force summer moves back on track, Tony Bennett, passed away on July 21 at age 96, and we play the guess their branch game: musician version. DSEND diving suit: https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/07/10/the-navy-is-working-on-a-transformational-iron-man-dive-suit/

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Service Headline News 20 Jul 2023

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2023/07/20

Discussing news stories about Operation Plum Bob in 1957, a Schofield soldier earns the Soldier’s Medal, four PJs water jump to save a Costa Rican, a soldier sprints across the DMZ, and we play the military auction game. Pararescue jump: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/pararescue-pjs-costa-rica-rescue/

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S3E13 Army BG (Ret) Chris Petty

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2023/07/16

My guest today is Army Brigadier General (Ret) Chris Petty. He attended Heritage High School in Littleton, CO and graduated in 1983. He earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point). In 1986, he attended and successfully completed Ranger school. He graduated USMA in 1987 and received a commission as a 2LT in Aviation. He attended Officer Basic Course at Ft. Rucker, AL, and, in 1988 was assigned to the National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, CA. Gen Petty left active

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Service Headline News 12 July 23

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2023/07/12

Discussing news stories about US forces entering Canada during the War of 1812, four generations of submariners, Supreme Court to hear case about VA education benefits, The California National Guard is missing a Humvee, 'Rocky Top' Singer Bobby Osborne Was Shot in the Head in Korea, and we play guess the celebrity’s branch of service. Tank rampage: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/sdut-tank-rampage-story-symbol-2015may16-htmlstory.html

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Service Headline News 28 Jun 2023

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2023/06/29

Discussing news stories about Thomas Hickey hanged for plot against George Washington, Congress' dueling ideas for the Army fitness test, Army National Guard can't retain enough soldiers, flame-throwing robot dogs, The New Yorker makes a joke of the Army’s tactical bra, and we choose the winner of the All Military handgun. Flamethrower robot dog: https://taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics/robot-dog-flamethrower-thermonator/ Robot dog with a rocket launcher:

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01:00:00

Service Headline News 21 Jun 2023

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2023/06/21

Discussing news stories about the 1944 Battle of the Philippine Sea, the 10 most intense battles in US history, military support to the lost Titanic submersible, and the All Military handgun selection.

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Service Headline News 14 Jun 2023

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2023/06/15

Discussing news stories about the US Court of Claims settles with the Sioux Nation in 1979, “Join the military, become a US Citizen”, the Army’s new M10 Booker, the Marine Corps’ Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV), the Marines want Tomahawks, the Army suspends horse-drawn funerals at Arlington, and balcony trouble in Okinawa. The M10 Booker: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2023-06-10/army-combat-vehicle-m10-booker-10387122.html The Marines’ ULTV:

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01:00:29

Army MAJ (Ret) Annette Whittenberger

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2023/06/10

My guest today is Army MAJ (Ret) Annette Whittenberger. Annette grew up in Simi Valley, CA, and graduated from La Reina High School in 1994. After attending Community College for a year, she attended Arizona State University and joined their R.O.T.C. program. In 1999, she graduated with a BA in Psychology and was commissioned as a 2LT in the Chemical Corps. She attended Officer Basic Course at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Her first assignment was to the 16th Corps Support Group in Hanau, Germany as

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Service Headline News 07 Jun 2023

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2023/06/07

Discussing news stories about the 79th anniversary of D-Day, unsolicited D-18 watches, VA can’t find $3.5B, Air Force aviators get a bonus, and Japan/South Korea police arrest service members for vandalism.

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Air Force SSgt (Ret) John ”Andy” Anderson (1930-2023)

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2023/05/29

In honor of Memorial Day, I present an excerpt of my interview with Air Force SSgt (Ret) John “Andy” Anderson. Andy grew up in Belford, New Jersey and joined the Army in 1947 at 17 years old. He attended Basic training at Lackland AFB, TX, followed by his first assignment at Ft. Lewis, WA. He went TDY (temporary duty) to Howard AFB, Panama, before being reassigned to Ft. Slocum, NY. There he was given the chance to cross-over into the newly formed Air Force. Afterwards, he was sent to Lowry

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Former Army SGT Joe Guagno (1947-2022)

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2023/05/29

In honor of Memorial Day, I present an excerpt from the interview with former Army SGT Joe Guagno (1947-2022). Joe was born in 1947. He attended Most Holy Trinity High School in Brooklyn, NY. In 1964, he swore in to the Army at just 17 years old, and his MOS was 11B Infantry. He did his basic training and AIT at Ft. Gordon, GA. His first assignment, was to Ft.Wainwright, AK as part of the 4th BN, 9th ID. Later in the year, his unit was transferred to Hawaii and became part of the 25th ID.

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01:10:29

Former Army SPC and current Firefighter Captain Roy...

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2023/05/27

Today my guest is Former Army SPC, and Current Firefighter Captain, Roy Gagne. Roy grew up in Southbury, CT and graduated from Pomperaug High School in 1995. In 1996, he joined the Connecticut Army National Guard and went to Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. His MOS was a 91B Medic and he attended AIT at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. His first assignment was to HHC 1/102nd Infantry in New Haven, CT. Roy left the Army as a SPC in 2002. That same year, he was hired as a firefighter with the

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