US Space Force WTF Moments

25/09/2025

Late For Changeover 25 Sep 2025
This week the Late Crew is TDY. So this episode contains hilarious clips from our past shows: First, we debate who should be the official patron saint of the U.S. Space Force (01:28). Then, we test our knowledge with a fast-paced Space Movie Quiz—can you beat us on the classics and cult favorites? (13:11) Finally, we dive into the hilarious (and sometimes bizarre) world of military codenames in the Operation Name Game. (34:31)
Tune in for laughs, history, and some out-of-this-world insights!
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17/09/2025

Late For Changeover 17 Sep 2025
From space to the sea, and deep into history—this week’s stories span it all.
An Air Force test pilot has been chosen to command a year-long Mars simulation mission (02:59), while President Trump says U.S. forces have sunk a third suspected drug boat off Venezuela (14:16). The Army tightens grooming standards and hairstyles under new orders, sparking debate among soldiers (19:19). We also rewind to the Battle of Glorieta Pass in 1862, often called the “Gettysburg of the West” (29:09) and dive into Operation Ivy Bells, the top-secret submarine mission that ran from 1970 to 1981 (35:16).
A mix of modern headlines, battlefield history, and Cold War secrets—don’t miss it!
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11/09/2025

Late For Changeover 11 Sep 2025
This week the Late Crew dives into pivotal moments past and present: Americans recall “Where were you on 9-11?” (03:18), scientists reveal how space travel accelerates cellular aging (12:30), U.S. forces unleash a lethal airstrike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean (18:14), the legendary Harlem Hellfighters finally receive the Congressional Gold Medal for their courage in WWI (26:09) and a forgotten WWII chapter—when Japan bombed the U.S. mainland on September 9th, 1942 (30:26). History, science, and military power collide in this fast-paced briefing!
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11/09/2025

Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and in a field in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001.

The national observance also recognizes the courage of the first responders and service members who served in the wake of the attacks.

The Department of War honors the memories of those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.

04/09/2025

The Space Force plans to make its first service dress uniform available to guardians later this year with staged rollouts throughout in 2026, said Air Force spokesperson Maj. Kaitlin D. Holmes. Recruiters and military training instructors at boot camp will get the first wave, along with senior leaders and brand-new graduating Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets.

Currently, guardians are not required to wear the new service dress uniform, an Air Force spokesperson said.

03/09/2025

Late For Changeover 03 Sep 2025
This week’s military and history roundup is packed with major headlines:
President Trump reverses Biden’s call by directing U.S. Space Command’s move to Huntsville, Alabama (06:49).
Military helicopters in Colorado are training for a critical mission — helping NASA’s Artemis astronauts return safely from the Moon (17:56).
The Air Force announces funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt (24:19).
National Geographic gears up for a high-octane “Top Gun” series (34:30).
And on this day in history — September 2, 1945, Japan surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, officially ending World War II (42:23).
From space to history, and everything in between, we’ve got the stories you don’t want to miss.
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02/09/2025

Following today's White House announcement:

02/09/2025

Vandenberg Space Force Base Guardians and Airmen are scheduled to support the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit today, Tuesday, September 2, between 7:33 - 11:33 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East.

This launch supports Department of Defense communications through advanced low Earth orbit technology. VSFB’s analysis indicates there will be no sonic boom heard over populated areas.
Areas local to Vandenberg Space Force Base will hear the initial low rumble of take-off.

Vandenberg SFB continues to provide safe and reliable access to space in support of national security and Homeland defense.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here: https://www.spacex.com/launches/sl-17-8 and on X .

Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

United States Space Force | Space Systems Command - SSC

27/08/2025

Late For Changeover 27 Aug 2025
Today’s lineup is wild: Feds say a group of veterans swiped over $150K from an Air Force base’s sports program in Florida (06:57). The Pentagon just showed off a warship with ZERO crew — a real ghost ship sailing into the future of warfare (16:58). We also salute the last American fighter ace of WWII, who flew into history at 103 (34:16). And on this day in 1957, the Soviets dropped a bombshell — the first-ever ICBM test that proved no corner of the globe was safe (39:47). Strap in, this episode’s got scandal, innovation, heroes, and Cold War chills all in one shot!
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22/08/2025

The Space Force has authorized Guardians in certain jobs to wear “mission tabs” on their uniforms as part of its new dress and appearance policy, which was released earlier this month.

The move marks a split from rules used by the Air Force, which recently stopped allowing airmen to wear similar tabs, which it calls duty identifier patches.

The Space Force’s move comes several months after the Air Force banned similar duty identifier patches for airmen.

20/08/2025

Late For Changeover 20 Aug 2025
From Gen. Burt’s farewell reflections on the Space Force’s future (06:40) to an Airman celebrating his separation with a surf session in dress blues (19:45), this week’s military headlines don’t disappoint. We cover an Air Force veteran’s bizarre felony sandwich assault case, the demotion of a 2-star general, and Congress pushing for more service dogs to support disabled veterans. Plus, Air Force Football reveals a sharp new F-16 alternate uniform, Fort Hood soldiers test out a new ID-based dining program (34:18), and we revisit the historic HMS Guerriere battle of 1812 (47:09).
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13/08/2025

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On today’s episode, the Late Crew talks about the passing of Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell (06:28), an Airman has been arrested for the death that prompted an Air Force-wide safety review of the Sig M18 (16:28), the Army has released a spirituality fitness guide and battle book (24:50), we play the guess the Movie E-7 game (41:46), and Japan surrenders to the Allies on 15 August 1945 (59:17).
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