Military Readiness Standards: Between Broken Rockets and Broken Culture
Sometimes, what seems like an unrelated string of headlines—from astronauts stuck in orbit to uniform inspections—actually tells a deeper story. The theme? Readiness. Whether you’re talking about failing spacecraft, broken transition programs, or relaxed grooming standards, it’s all connected to how the U.S. military shows up, both to its people and to the world. This […]
Military Readiness Standards: Between Broken Rockets and Broken Culture (Full Transcript)
Episode Title: The Late For Changeover Show 26 Jun 2024 Date: Jun 25, 2024 Special Event Alert Drop the beer, put your car in gear, cause you are late for changeover. Your weekly space news and variety show. I’m your host Marty Smith and I’m joined by Mr. History Eric Perot and our man in […]
Military Transition Challenges: Billions Spent, but Are We Helping Veterans? (Full Transcript)
Episode Title: The Late For Changeover Show 19 Jun 2024 Date: Jun 18, 2024 Turn off Lord of the Rings and put it back on CNN because you are late for changeover. Your weekly space news and variety show. I’m your host Marty Smith and I’m joined by Mr. History, Eric Perron. Oh, I just […]
Military Transition Challenges: Billions Spent, but Are We Helping Veterans?
There’s something uniquely maddening about the military transition changes. On paper, it sounds like a well-oiled machine—programs, funding, counseling, and structured timelines. But peel back the layers, and you’ll find a system that’s expensive, redundant, and often ineffective. That’s not just opinion—it’s backed by a recent RAND report that casts a harsh light on just […]
Space Force Culture: A Journey Through Saints, Systems, and Starships (Full Transcript)
Episode Title: The Late For Changeover Show 12 Jun 2024 Date: Jun 11, 2024 Let go of Jack and grab your cat, because you are late for changeover. Your weekly space news and variety show. I’m your host Marty Smith, and I’m joined by Mr. History, Eric Berrock in Colorado, and our man in the […]
Space Force Culture: A Journey Through Saints, Systems, and Starships
The modern military is an odd blend of discipline, humor, and unexpected bureaucracy. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the evolving culture of the Space Force and its associated branches. From proposals about patron saints to billion-dollar rocket launches and snack bar corruption scandals, today’s military culture is far from sterile. It’s vibrant, odd, […]
Military Service Structure: From Blackhawks to the Battle of the Marne (Full Transcript)
Episode Title: The Late For Changeover Show 5 Jun 2024 Date: Jun 5, 2024 Special event alert. Put on your flight suit and run because you are late for changeover at your weekly Space News and Variety Show. I’m your host Marty Smith and I’m joined by Mr. History Eric Farratt, our man in the […]
Military Service Structure: From Blackhawks to the Battle of the Marne
Military service structure today is more than just camo and command. It’s a complex, ever-evolving ecosystem. And if you take a moment to unpack the headlines, debates, and stories making waves right now, you’ll find something more than policy shifts—you’ll find a culture wrestling with identity, purpose, and legacy. One recent conversation brought that struggle […]
Military Life and Space Operations: The Humor and Heroism of Service Life and Space Adventures (Full Transcript)
The Late For Changeover Show 3 Jul 2024 Date: Jul 2, 2024 The door is shut and the meeting light is on, which means you are late for change over. This is our weekly space news and variety show. I’m your host Marty Smith and I’m joined by Mr. History Eric Peratt. What’s going on […]
Military Life and Space Operations: The Humor and Heroism of Service Life and Space Adventures
Military life and space operations may sound like an unusual pairing, but for today’s service members—especially those in the Space Force—it’s all part of the job. Military service isn’t just about uniforms and discipline; it’s also about navigating orbital debris, fixing stubborn hatches, and finding humor in the everyday chaos of life in uniform. From […]