<![CDATA[Grumpy Combat Veteran: Shoulder to Shoulder]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/s/shoulder-to-shoulder-untold-storieshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2u0B!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faeac55bd-d525-4606-b2f0-3ba1c5d97009_261x261.pngGrumpy Combat Veteran: Shoulder to Shoulderhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/s/shoulder-to-shoulder-untold-storiesSubstackSat, 18 Apr 2026 10:46:35 GMT<![CDATA[Teri and Patrick Caserta on The Brandon Act]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/teri-and-patrick-caserta-on-the-brandonhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/teri-and-patrick-caserta-on-the-brandonTue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:38 GMT is honored to share Teri and Patrick Caserta’s story of their remarkable son, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Caserta.

https://thebrandonact.org/

https://brandoncasertafoundation.org/

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/caserta-brandon-act-awareness-push-naval-station-norfolk-suicides-jan-6-2024

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]]><![CDATA[Trump's Foreign Policy After 100 Days]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/trumps-foreign-policy-after-100-dayshttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/trumps-foreign-policy-after-100-daysTue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:33 GMT welcomes back the GOAT, Bill Roggio. The dynamic duo discusses Ukraine, SECDEF Hegseth, Iran, and, as always, the state of the Long War.

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]]><![CDATA[Military Families in Today's DoD]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/military-families-in-todays-dodhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/military-families-in-todays-dodTue, 03 Jun 2025 12:02:55 GMT 6 is joined by Sara Davidson & Sara Pflugradt. The dynamic trio discusses the problems affecting military families.

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]]><![CDATA[Ambassador Edelman on Turkey]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/ambassador-edelman-on-turkeyhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/ambassador-edelman-on-turkeyThu, 17 Apr 2025 18:01:01 GMT welcomes Ambassador Eric Edelman to the show. The two contributors discuss Turkey, Syria, Israel, Ukraine, and whole lot more.

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]]><![CDATA[A Zebra Without Stripes (take 2)]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-zebra-without-stripes-take-2https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-zebra-without-stripes-take-2Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:00:53 GMT***Sorry about the misfire earlier. I loaded the wrong video. It’s been a long week without my faithful companion, Bucky Boy. :( ***

and discuss their lives in the intelligence community, writing, and Ukraine’s bleak future.

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]]><![CDATA[Possible Domestic Terror Attack in Lancaster ]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/possible-domestic-terror-attack-inhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/possible-domestic-terror-attack-inMon, 31 Mar 2025 16:03:44 GMT speaks with his good friend Ahmadullah, who survived a likely domestic terror attack in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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]]><![CDATA[Lynne O'Donnell on Haqqani]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/lynne-odonnell-on-haqqanihttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/lynne-odonnell-on-haqqaniThu, 27 Mar 2025 19:00:54 GMT talks with Lynne O’Donnell of Project Taliban. The dynamic duo discusses the latest from Afghanistan.

Project Taliban
Sources say Taliban ready to swap another US citizen for Al Qaeda operative
March 24, 2025 — The Taliban could soon release Afghan-American citizen Mahmood Habibi in a prisoner swap for a longtime Guantanamo detainee and former aide to Osama bin Laden, according to Afghan sources. Though not yet confirmed by the United States or the Taliban, the deal would mark another instance of the Taliban using hostage diplomacy to extract concessions from the United States…
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U.S. drops bounties & sanctions on 3 Taliban for American hostage: sources
March 22, 2025 — The United States has cancelled a multimillion-dollar bounty on a notorious Taliban figure and lifted sanctions on two others in return for the American hostage released on March 20…
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]]><![CDATA[Project Taliban]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/project-talibanhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/project-talibanThu, 20 Mar 2025 12:03:31 GMT is joined by two of the most intelligent people on Afghanistan: and . The trio discuss the latest and greatest coming out of Afghanistan, specifically Iran’s malign influence.

Project Taliban
All you need to know about guns, drugs, money & jihad
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]]><![CDATA[The Afghan Female Tactical Platoons]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/the-afghan-female-tactical-platoonshttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/the-afghan-female-tactical-platoonsWed, 12 Mar 2025 12:03:40 GMT is joined by his old Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, James. The dynamic duo speaks with Rebekah Edmondson of NXT Mission, who also leads our Moral Injury Support Group, which provides free monthly support to active-duty servicemembers and veterans.

https://www.nxtmission.org/

]]><![CDATA[Bill Roggio on Afghanistan & Ukraine]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/bill-roggio-on-afghanistan-and-ukrainehttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/bill-roggio-on-afghanistan-and-ukraineThu, 06 Mar 2025 16:45:04 GMTThe GOAT returns to the studios, and the dynamic duo tackles issues from Afghanistan to Ukraine. It’s one of our best shows—and our longest. So, ya know, go for a run and get uplifted by two sunny optimists!

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]]><![CDATA[Dr. Selber Takes Control]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/dr-selber-takes-controlhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/dr-selber-takes-controlMon, 03 Mar 2025 14:10:54 GMT welcomes , a full professor at Texas State University. The dynamic duo discusses GCV’s many deployments and their thoughts on veterans’ issues.

]]><![CDATA[The Latest on Afghanistan]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/the-latest-on-afghanistanhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/the-latest-on-afghanistanWed, 19 Feb 2025 13:01:52 GMTGCV welcomes his good friend James onto the show. They dynamic duo discuss all things Afghanistan.

https://aaveteransalliance.org/

https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2025/02/pakistani-and-tajik-taliban-open-training-camps-in-afghanistan.php

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By Lynne O'Donnell

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]]><![CDATA[Service Unplugged]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/service-unplugged-acahttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/service-unplugged-acaThu, 06 Feb 2025 07:32:22 GMT welcomes & Sara Davidson to the show. The trio discuss their time in service, their new show (Service Unplugged), and the journey forward.

]]><![CDATA[A Conversation with a Gold Star Wife]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-conversation-with-a-gold-star-wifehttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-conversation-with-a-gold-star-wifeThu, 30 Jan 2025 06:01:49 GMTGCV sits down with his Mom’s colleague, Monteigne Long of Texas A&M University (Whoop!). The two discuss grief, purpose, and the journey forward for all veterans.

Monteigne Long works for Texas A&M University System’s Office of Veteran and Military services.

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]]><![CDATA[Rooftop Leader Speaks the Truth]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/rooftop-leader-speaks-the-truthhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/rooftop-leader-speaks-the-truthTue, 21 Jan 2025 13:03:32 GMT is thrilled to publish this incredible conversation between and Scott Mann. Scott discusses his new book, Nobody is Coming to Save You and the Heroes Journey.

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]]><![CDATA[Bill Kristol on Afghanistan, Terrorism, and the Future of the Democratic Party]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/bill-kristol-on-afghanistan-terrorismhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/bill-kristol-on-afghanistan-terrorismTue, 14 Jan 2025 13:01:31 GMTBill Kristol, the ’s editor at large, joins .

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Analysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.

]]><![CDATA[Bonus Episode: Decision 2024]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/bonus-episode-decision-2024https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/bonus-episode-decision-2024Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:16:56 GMT(Editor’s Note: We apologize (again) for another double tap. We’re training some new interns on this process. Please show us a little grace)

In this bonus episode, Kate K returns from her trip abroad to discuss the upcoming election with GCV and why both of them support VP Harris.

]]><![CDATA[The Chamberlain Network ]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/the-chamberlain-networkhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/the-chamberlain-networkTue, 15 Oct 2024 11:11:04 GMTIn the compelling finale of Season 1, Kate engages with Chris Purdy and Crystal Ellington from The Chamberlain Network, an innovative organization dedicated to empowering veterans to champion democratic values at local, state, and national levels. Together, they explore Chris and Crystal’s military backgrounds, the vital role of civic engagement for veterans transitioning to civilian life, and effective strategies for navigating bipartisanship in today's polarized political climate. This compelling discussion beautifully encapsulates the mission of the show, which aims to amplify veterans’ voices and support their journeys towards healing loudly.  

For more information on The Chamberlain Network and ways to get involved, visit their website at

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]]><![CDATA[A Social Worker's Story]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-social-workers-storyhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-social-workers-storyTue, 08 Oct 2024 11:03:17 GMTEpisode 25 holds a special place in our hearts as we welcome Jennifer Lawrence, a dedicated clinical social worker who worked closely with Kate to support the mental health needs of the Afghanistan volunteer community. In this episode, Jennifer shares her insights on building trust within the veteran community, her experiences with Afghanistan volunteers, and the crucial need to recognize and address the effects of moral injury. Jennifer’s genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others shines through, making this a conversation you won’t want to miss.

]]><![CDATA[A West Point Graduate's Story]]>https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-west-point-graduates-storyhttps://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/a-west-point-graduates-storyTue, 01 Oct 2024 22:12:26 GMTIn episode 22, we sit down with Bobby Miner, a West Point graduate who, as he puts it, is an "occupational dilettante." Bobby reflects on realizing his childhood dream of attending West Point and shares his experiences leading and building trust with his unit during his deployment in Iraq. He also delves into the challenges of navigating cultural differences while serving overseas and explores how art and writing can play a crucial role in the healing process after military service.

https://www.jjournal.org/post/the-hammer

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