STARRS Podcast

STARRS & Stripes host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret interviews retired Army Special Forces Major Drew Dix, Medal of Honor recipient and a member of the STARRS advisory board. They cover his journey from enlisting in the Army at 17 to his experiences as a Special Forces soldier in Vietnam. Major Dix’s narrative highlights the significance of camaraderie, the warrior spirit, and the u

Ever wonder what it takes to fly one of the Navy's most iconic jets? Join STARRS & Stripes podcast with host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret, for an in-depth conversation with retired Navy Commander Dave "Bio" Baranek, as he shares his fascinating journey from a young aviation enthusiast inspired by air shows, to becoming a seasoned F-14 Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) in the Navy. Discov

What does it take to rise from a private to a Major General in the U.S. Army? Major General Joe Arbuckle, US Army ret, joins STARRS & Stripes podcast host CDR Al Palmer, US Navy ret, to share his military journey, influenced by his father’s service and his decision to volunteer during the Vietnam War. He talks about his early training, his role as an infantry advisor in Vietn

Is the U.S. military compromising its unity and readiness for the sake of progressive ideologies? Join STARRS & Stripes host Commander Al Palmer, USN ret, as he talks with Lt General Rod Bishop, USAF ret, about the controversial inclusion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within our armed forces. They tackle head-on the impacts the

Meet STARRS Chairman of the Board Lt. General Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA '74, interviewed by STARRS & Stripes Host CDR Al Palmer (USN ret). Gen. Bishop talks about his time at the Air Force Academy as a young cadet and his Air Force career which led him to leading many different commands in USAF, including the 3rd Air Force in Europe.General Bishop talks about the cultural shi

STARRS & STRIPES Interviews: Meet STARRS President and CEO Col. Ron Scott, PhD, USAF ret, USAFA '73 -- his experiences as a cadet at the US Air Force Academy, lessons from his Air Force military career and thoughts on the military today.Have you ever wondered how a chance encounter can alter the course of your life? Join me, CDR Alan Palmer (USN ret), your STARRS & Stripes

Are our military forces less prepared today than they were after World War II? Join us as Commander Al Palmer, USN ret, and Colonel Ron Scott, PhD, USAF ret, USAFA '73, the President & CEO of STARRS (Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalization in the Services) confront this disturbing question. We uncover the findings from the Commission on the National Defense Strategy an