# Air Force on The No Agenda Show

Air Force comes up in 168 chapters across 160 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 168
- **Episodes:** 160
- **Discussed:** February 2009 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Boeing 747](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-747.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Space Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-force.md), [Air Traffic Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 168

### Donald Trump, Air Force One Decoy Maneuvers

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 57:22–1:12:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/donald-trump-air-force-one-decoy-maneuvers.md

The Secret Service utilized a decoy Air Force One and a catering truck to smuggle Donald Trump out of Europe following a NATO summit due to credible threats from Iran. Media outlets, including MSNBC and NPR, questioned the safety of the press corps left on the decoy plane. The hosts note that Bill Clinton used a similar body-double tactic in Islamabad in 2000 and argue that the President's safety is the Secret Service's primary mandate.

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### Frank Kendall, Air Force Security Clearance Lawsuit

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 1:51:58–1:56:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/frank-kendall-air-force-security-clearance-lawsuit.md

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is suing the government after his security clearance was revoked following critical comments about a Qatari-gifted Air Force One. Kendall, who is currently promoting his book *Lethal Autonomy*, argues the revocation impacts his ability to serve on defense advisory boards. The hosts note that a 1988 Supreme Court ruling gives the executive branch broad discretion over classified access.

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### Air Force One Security Leaks, White House Phone Seizures

- **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Time:** 58:08–1:05:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/air-force-one-security-leaks-white-house-phone-seizures.md

The White House launched a leak probe after reports surfaced regarding security shortcomings on the new Air Force One. FBI agents, coordinated by Kash Patel and Susie Wiles, reportedly seized phones from government officials. The discussion explores the legal protections for journalists' sources, citing the 1972 Supreme Court case Branzburg v. Hayes.

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### Air Force One Qatar Gift, New York Times Subpoenas

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 30:49–41:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/air-force-one-qatar-gift-new-york-times-subpoenas.md

The Justice Department is investigating illegal leaks of national security information after The New York Times reported on a new Air Force One plane gifted to Donald Trump by Qatar. Four journalists were subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury regarding the plane's alleged lack of defensive countermeasures and EMP protection. The administration's aggressive pursuit of leakers is compared to the Obama administration's treatment of reporter James Rosen.

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### Pete Hegseth Ends Military Vaccine Mandates and Flu Outbreaks

- **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Time:** 1:06:01–1:10:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/pete-hegseth-ends-military-vaccine-mandates-and-flu-outbreaks.md

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ended mandatory annual flu vaccines for U.S. military personnel, calling the decades-old mandate "overly broad." Following this policy change, a localized flu outbreak of 150 cases was reported at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Critics in the media have attempted to correlate the outbreak with the end of the mandate, while others point to the intelligence community's continued push for mRNA-based flu shots.

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### Pomp and Circumstance at the Great Hall of the People

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 28:05–30:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/pomp-and-circumstance-at-the-great-hall-of-the-people.md

The Chinese government welcomed President Trump with significant pageantry and military honors at the Great Hall of the People. The hosts analyze the media's repetitive use of the phrase "pomp and circumstance," leading to a linguistic breakdown of the term's origins in Shakespeare's Othello. Despite the friendly optics, tensions remain regarding AI technology and trade dominance.

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### Value for Value, Carol Goodman Listener Spotlight

- **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-03
- **Time:** 46:04–47:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/value-for-value-carol-goodman-listener-spotlight.md

The show highlights the "Value for Value" model, thanking listener Carol Goodman, an Air Force veteran and Iraqi war veteran from Fredericksburg. Goodman shared how the podcast helped her step away from mainstream media noise and grounded her information consumption. The hosts reiterate that the show relies on time, talent, and treasure from its "producers" rather than traditional advertising.

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### Military Optionality and Ground Troop Contingencies

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 45:47–48:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/military-optionality-and-ground-troop-contingencies.md

Senator Marco Rubio addressed the media regarding the deployment of U.S. troops, emphasizing the concept of "optionality" for the President. While stating that current objectives can be met without ground troops, Rubio noted that deployments are necessary for multiple contingencies. The administration maintains that the destruction of Iranian military assets is ahead of schedule.

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### Richard Nixon, Jackie Gleason, Alien Mausoleum Visit

- **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Time:** 30:18–33:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/richard-nixon-jackie-gleason-alien-mausoleum-visit.md

An unconfirmed story alleges that President Richard Nixon personally drove comedian Jackie Gleason to a Florida Air Force base to view dead alien bodies. Gleason was reportedly a UFO enthusiast, and Nixon allegedly showed him a warehouse containing a repository of extraterrestrial remains preserved in liquid. Gleason remained shaken by the experience, though he questioned if it could have been an elaborate prank.

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### Air Force Space Power Cadence, Military Training

- **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Time:** 42:57–43:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/air-force-space-power-cadence-military-training.md

A former Air Force enlistee reports that as early as 2001, training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base used "Space Power" as a standard response in physical training cadences. This suggests that the concept of a space-focused military branch was integrated into Air Force culture long before the formal creation of the Space Force.

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### Candace Owens and the Egyptian Air Force Rumors

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 2:46:18–2:49:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/candace-owens-and-the-egyptian-air-force-rumors.md

Candace Owens has been circulating a theory that an Egyptian Air Force jet in Provo, Utah, was involved in a plot against Charlie Kirk. One host, citing aviation knowledge, explains that the jet was likely at Duncan Aviation, a premier Gulfstream maintenance shop with Egyptian military contracts. They dismiss the "hitman" narrative as an extreme stretch of logic.

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### Turning Point USA Leadership and Air Traffic Control Spats

- **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-21
- **Time:** 3:00:03–3:05:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/turning-point-usa-leadership-and-air-traffic-control-spats.md

Erica Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, has been named CEO of Turning Point USA. In a separate segment, an air traffic control recording is played featuring a controller scolding a Spirit Airlines pilot for a lack of responsiveness near Air Force One. Host Adam Curry, a pilot, explains the necessity of quick radio responses in busy airspace.

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### Jennifer Griffin, B-2 Bomber Strike Logistics

- **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Time:** 16:07–22:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/jennifer-griffin-b-2-bomber-strike-logistics.md

Jennifer Griffin of Fox News provides a detailed breakdown of the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation involved B-2 bombers flying round-trip from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, supported by an extensive air refueling bridge. The strike utilized 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from submarines.

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### Pentagon Operational Security, B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet

- **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Time:** 22:25–25:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/pentagon-operational-security-b-2-stealth-bomber-fleet.md

The Pentagon maintained unprecedented operational security during the Iran strike, with no leaks occurring prior to the official announcement. The current status of the B-2 Spirit fleet is reviewed, noting that 17 aircraft remain in service as the military transitions to the B-21 Raider. The high cost and specialized maintenance of these stealth bombers are highlighted as unique American capabilities.

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### Donald Trump, NBC Reporter Peter Alexander Jet Dispute

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 18:57–21:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/donald-trump-nbc-reporter-peter-alexander-jet-dispute.md

Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with an NBC reporter, identified as Peter Alexander, after being questioned about a luxury airplane gifted by Qatar to the U.S. Air Force. Trump labeled the reporter "terrible" and "not smart enough," defending the gift as part of a larger $5.1 trillion investment package. Trump further called for an investigation into Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and the management of NBC.

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### Donald Trump and the Qatari Jet Controversy

- **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-15
- **Time:** 10:39–13:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/donald-trump-and-the-qatari-jet-controversy.md

Donald Trump faced media scrutiny after the Qatari royal family offered a luxury Boeing 747 to the U.S. government for his use. Critics labeled the gift "Bribe Force One," suggesting it represents a conflict of interest or a violation of ethics. Analysts suggest the story may have been intentionally leaked by the Trump administration to pressure Boeing over delays in official Air Force One upgrades.

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### Boeing Awarded F-47 Fighter Jet Contract

- **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-23
- **Time:** 1:30:08–1:32:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/boeing-awarded-f-47-fighter-jet-contract.md

President Trump announced that Boeing has secured the contract for the F-47, a next-generation air dominance fighter jet. The move is seen as a lifeline for the troubled aerospace giant, with the administration promising strict oversight of safety and quality control following recent commercial flight failures.

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### Air Force One Cost Reductions and Production Delays

- **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-23
- **Time:** 1:32:43–1:35:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/air-force-one-cost-reductions-and-production-delays.md

The development of the new Air Force One remains delayed despite President Trump's previous efforts to negotiate the price down to $2.9 billion. The discussion also clarifies the roles of Boeing and Lockheed Martin in the production of the F-22 Raptor, noting that Boeing provides the wings and avionics.

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### Canada Reconsiders F-35 Purchase Amid Trade Tensions

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 1:25:11–1:28:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/canada-reconsiders-f-35-purchase-amid-trade-tensions.md

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced that the government is examining its $19 billion commitment to the F-35 fighter jet program, potentially looking at the Swedish Saab Gripen as an alternative. This reconsideration comes as trade tensions with the U.S. rise, though military experts warn that operating two different fighter fleets would be prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult. Currently, only 40% of the Royal Canadian Air Force's aircraft are reported as serviceable.

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### China Conflict, Tinian Airfield and 2027 War Prediction

- **Episode:** [1711: Blue Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-10
- **Time:** 1:00:41–1:04:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet/chapter/china-conflict-tinian-airfield-and-2027-war-prediction.md

The U.S. Air Force is reclaiming abandoned runways on the Pacific island of Tinian to prepare for a potential conflict with China. Military analysts and Navy admirals are reportedly pointing to the year 2027 as a specific window for the outbreak of war. The shift in military blueprint suggests a pivot away from European theaters toward the South Pacific.

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