Steve recommends a new book (Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind). Then we talk about military retirement and a plan to possibly end concurrent receipt of VA disability (at around 27 minutes). Finally a deep discussion of health issues vetera

The Burn Pit - Bullet Points - Fitness

Dec 12th, 2016 1h 13m

A Bullet Points episode focusing on how we got started in getting fit and how to maintain life-long fitness. We discuss military fitness training, and how we got past them.

The Burn Pit - Bullet Points 12-7-16

Dec 7th, 2016 1h 7m

Starting a new feature with this podcast. Bullet Points - a collection of short discussions on several topics of the day, with emphasis on veteran's interests. In this podcast: The protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline, "Mad Dog" Mattis for

The Burn Pit - Veteran's Day 2016

Nov 11th, 2016 1h 9m

We talk some music, tell some war stories, and then we discuss PTSD and the VA. Stay to the end for some punny dog jokes.

The Burn Pit - Nat Guard bonus issue plus a big VBIED

Oct 27th, 2016 1h 12m

First a discussion about drone video of a big VBIED from the Taliban in Afghanistan, and why terrorists have not tried the same thing in the States. Discussion about the National Guard bonuses starts at the 36 minute mark. In the last 10 minute

The Burn Pit - Transgender Troops

Oct 7th, 2016 48m 50s

We ramble on about nonsense for a while and then get into transgender issues. That's just how we roll. One of us is wrong at one point.

The Burn Pit - First Clinton-Trump Debate Part 1

Sep 27th, 2016 39m 47s

We talk about how the candidates did and to whom they appeal. Aaron outs himself as an elitist snob.

The Burn Pit - First Clinton-Trump Debate Part 2

Sep 27th, 2016 41m 47s

This is part 2, if you haven't heard part 1 yet, go listen to that first.

The Burn Pit - Muslim Marine Recruit Suicide

Sep 16th, 2016 52m 41s

We discuss the recent suicide of a Muslim Marine recruit. Was it Islamophobia? Or just a kid who couldn't hack it?

The Burn Pit - Are Afghan interpreters doomed?

Sep 7th, 2016 33m 8s

Talking about the Afghan interpreter Aaron worked with in Helmand Province in 2011. Trying to get Jack a visa is proving difficult. These interpreters served America, why is this so hard?

The Burn Pit - The QB Who Sat

Sep 2nd, 2016 38m 9s

We talk about veteran's response to the QB who won't stand for the national anthem. Steve rants. Business as usual.

The Burn Pit - IAVA Town Hall Issue

Aug 31st, 2016 37m 57s

We discuss the IAVA and whether they actually represent the GWOT veteran. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American claims to be a non-partisan organization. There is evidence to the contrary.

The Burn Pit - Big trip recap and Walking Dead discussion

Aug 23rd, 2016 53m 43s

We recap some of our issues from the big trip, and then we talk about the Walking Dead and zombie survival.

The Burn Pit - War Movies

Aug 2nd, 2016 37m 11s

Short discussion about the best and worst war and military movies.

The Burn Pit - Big Motorcycle Trip

Jul 26th, 2016 32m 45s

We discuss our upcoming trip around the Western U.S.

The Burn Pit - Leadership

Jul 24th, 2016 55m 29s

We discuss an article on themilitaryleader.com. http://www.themilitaryleader.com/commanders-lesson-in-leadership/

The Burn Pit - Rolling sleeves and telling stories

Jun 30th, 2016 1h 3m

We tell some war stories and share some wisdom for the next generation of veterans.

The Burn Pit - Freedom

Jun 27th, 2016 1h 5m

A conversation about veterans guarding terrorist targets, and guns, etc..

The Burn Pit - Guns, Orlando terror attack

Jun 14th, 2016 59m 51s

A conversation about the Orlando terror attack, gun control, and media treatment of the issues.

The Burn Pit - Ali and racism

Jun 7th, 2016 1h 13m

A conversation about the death of Muhammad Ali, how veterans have reacted, and about race in America. We appreciate feedback. Reach us on Twitter @burnpittalk, and on Facebook at /burnpittalk. We had some technical issues with the audio. We apo