# Deployment on The No Agenda Show

Deployment comes up in 19 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 19
- **Episodes:** 19
- **Discussed:** December 2008 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Marines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marines.md), [Ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [Aircraft Carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/army.md)

## Chapters 1–19 of 19

### USS Abraham Lincoln, Navy Morale and Deployment Length

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 1:28:27–1:40:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/uss-abraham-lincoln-navy-morale-and-deployment-length.md

Reports from MSNOW highlight low morale and mental health struggles aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for over 260 days without a port call. Families of sailors reported shortages of food and hygiene products like soap and toothpaste. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied these reports, while the hosts question the validity of the "food shortage" claims, suggesting the media is using the story to attack the administration's military actions.

Keywords: [uss abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-abraham-lincoln.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deployment.md)

### New Jersey National Guard, Ukraine and Mexico Deployments

- **Episode:** [1560: Connectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-01
- **Time:** 23:55–25:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism/chapter/new-jersey-national-guard-ukraine-and-mexico-deployments.md

Reports indicate that members of the New Jersey National Guard have been deployed to Ukraine for a rotation lasting up to one year. Following this mission, there are claims the unit will be sent to Mexico to assist in operations against drug cartels. The use of National Guard troops for international missions is noted as a way to bypass certain congressional approval requirements.

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### Australia Lockdown Enforcement, New South Wales Fines

- **Episode:** [1373: Mass Formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-16
- **Time:** 28:49–32:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation/chapter/australia-lockdown-enforcement-new-south-wales-fines.md

New South Wales authorities have deployed 500 Australian Defense Force officers to enforce strict COVID-19 lockdown orders. New regulations include $5,000 fines for breaching home quarantine or lying to contact tracers, and the reduction of the travel limit from 10km to 5km from a person's residence.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [sydney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sydney.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md)

### Global Military Presence, US Army Deployment, Great Power War

- **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-09
- **Time:** 1:52:14–1:54:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/global-military-presence-us-army-deployment-great-power-war.md

The necessity of a large US military is discussed in the context of maintaining global stability and preventing "great power war." General Milley notes that there are currently 180,000 US soldiers deployed in 140 countries. The discussion weighs the cost of this global presence against the historical alternative of continental-wide slaughter.

Keywords: [us army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-army.md), [joint chiefs of staff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joint-chiefs-of-staff.md), great power war, global military, [deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deployment.md)

### Executive Producer Heather Fuchinari, IT Deployment

- **Episode:** [1051: Liberal World Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-16
- **Time:** 1:19:27–1:22:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order/chapter/executive-producer-heather-fuchinari-it-deployment.md

Heather Fuchinari from Fullerton is credited as the show's executive producer. She contributed $3,333.33 while undergoing a 72-hour IT deployment and interviewing for a new job. The hosts joke about using "Executive Producer" status on dating apps like Tinder and correct a previous error regarding the NATO phonetic alphabet.

Keywords: heather fuchinari, [fullerton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fullerton.md), it deployment, [tinder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinder.md), nato alphabet

### International Media Deconstruction and Military Deployments

- **Episode:** [1039: Bot Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-04
- **Time:** 1:26:58–1:32:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops/chapter/international-media-deconstruction-and-military-deployments.md

A donor from Oregon encourages more deconstruction of non-U.S. media, a goal the hosts support through their "boots on the ground" listener network. Another producer, an airborne service member, announces his tenth upcoming military deployment while expressing his support for the show's mission.

Keywords: [international news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-news.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deployment.md), airborne, [vinyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl.md)

### War Powers Resolution, Global US Military Footprint

- **Episode:** [678: Sir London Foley Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-14
- **Time:** 32:42–38:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents/chapter/war-powers-resolution-global-us-military-footprint.md

The President's six-month consolidated War Powers Resolution report details the current deployment of U.S. forces across multiple theaters, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Somalia. The report outlines troop levels, such as the 15,000 personnel in Afghanistan and 3,100 in Iraq, while noting ongoing operations against Al-Qaeda and Al-Shabaab. The summary also covers smaller contingents in Niger, Chad, and Kosovo, highlighting the expansive nature of authorized military force.

Keywords: [war powers resolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers-resolution.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [somalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/somalia.md), [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md)

### DOD Ebola Rapid Response Team Deployment

- **Episode:** [663: Pupil Progression Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/663-pupil-progression-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-24
- **Time:** 34:30–38:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/663-pupil-progression-plan/chapter/dod-ebola-rapid-response-team-deployment.md

The Department of Defense is forming a 30-person rapid response medical team to assist civilian authorities with Ebola cases in the United States. Rear Admiral John Kirby explains the team will train in Texas before being placed on "prepare-to-deploy" status. The hosts question the legality of using military troops on domestic streets and the potential erosion of Posse Comitatus.

Keywords: [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [posse comitatus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/posse-comitatus.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md)

### Healthcare IT Consultants, Software Versioning Rollbacks

- **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-27
- **Time:** 51:51–55:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/healthcare-it-consultants-software-versioning-rollbacks.md

The return of Jeffrey Zients to fix the Healthcare.gov website prompts a discussion on IT project management. The hosts argue that if the contractors used standard software versioning systems, they should be able to roll back the code to a functional state prior to the problematic last-minute change orders.

Keywords: jeffrey zients, software versioning, healthcare it, patient tsunami, [github](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/github.md), [deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deployment.md)

### Military Suicides, The Human Cost of War

- **Episode:** [541: Huge Samoan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-22
- **Time:** 2:30:53–2:34:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan/chapter/military-suicides-the-human-cost-of-war.md

An anecdote describes a 22-year-old soldier whose body was returned from Germany following a suspected suicide. This leads to a discussion on the high rate of suicides among service members and the psychological toll of multiple deployments. A host recounts a personal experience in Iraq where a young Marine broke down emotionally, questioning the purpose of the war and the killing of civilians.

Keywords: military suicide, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [marines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marines.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), deployments

### Russian Submarines, Mediterranean Sea Deployment

- **Episode:** [512: Club Sub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-12
- **Time:** 1:20–2:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub/chapter/russian-submarines-mediterranean-sea-deployment.md

Russian naval forces are reportedly deploying submarines into the Mediterranean Sea. This military movement is highlighted as a key topic for the program, signaling a shift in regional maritime security and international relations.

Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [mediterranean sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mediterranean-sea.md), [submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md), naval activity, [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md)

### US Drone Base Expansion in Niger

- **Episode:** [490: Add Bacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/490-add-bacon.md)
- **Published:** 2013-02-24
- **Time:** 20:24–23:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/490-add-bacon/chapter/us-drone-base-expansion-in-niger.md

President Barack Obama notified Congress of the deployment of approximately 100 U.S. military personnel to Niger to establish a drone base. The mission is officially described as providing intelligence support to French forces operating in neighboring Mali. The deployment is conducted under the President's constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief to protect national security interests.

Keywords: [niger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niger.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [mali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mali.md), [intelligence sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-sharing.md), [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md)

### Special Forces in Iran, Reconnaissance Missions

- **Episode:** [379: The Soul Train of Podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts.md)
- **Published:** 2012-02-02
- **Time:** 39:23–43:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts/chapter/special-forces-in-iran-reconnaissance-missions.md

A listener report suggests that U.S. Special Forces have been operating inside Iran for some time, conducting reconnaissance missions while disguised as locals. The report claims these soldiers are trained in Farsi and grow beards to blend into sparse mountain and desert regions.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [special forces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-forces.md), [farsi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farsi.md), recon, [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md)

### US Marine Deployment, Australia Rotational Deployment

- **Episode:** [358: Bogative Charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/358-bogative-charity.md)
- **Published:** 2011-11-20
- **Time:** 32:09–34:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/358-bogative-charity/chapter/us-marine-deployment-australia-rotational-deployment.md

The United States is beginning a "rotational deployment" of Marines to Darwin, Australia, a move characterized by some as a strategic vacation spot. Military analyst Rod Adams explains that rotational deployments are used when troops will stay for less than two years, avoiding the expense of moving families. The deployment is seen as a way to maintain a presence in the region while providing troops with a desirable location.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), darwin, [marines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marines.md), rotational deployment, [rod adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-adams.md)

### Jon Huntsman, Thirteen Dollar Oil Claim

- **Episode:** [337: Constitutional Values](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-08
- **Time:** 1:28:33–1:31:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values/chapter/jon-huntsman-thirteen-dollar-oil-claim.md

Republican candidate Jon Huntsman cited a Milken Institute study claiming the "true" cost of oil is $13 per gallon when accounting for military deployments to secure sea lanes. The hosts dismiss this as a specious argument intended to support specific policy agendas.

Keywords: [jon huntsman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-huntsman.md), [milken institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milken-institute.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), troop deployment, industrial base

### Military Suicides, Tenth Deployment, JBLM

- **Episode:** [330: You Can Take That To The iBank!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/330-you-can-take-that-to-the-ibank.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-14
- **Time:** 2:08:32–2:10:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/330-you-can-take-that-to-the-ibank/chapter/military-suicides-tenth-deployment-jblm.md

The hosts discuss the tragic rise of suicides among U.S. military personnel, noting that suicides now outpace combat deaths. They highlight the case of an Army Ranger at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) who took his own life just before his tenth deployment. Adam Curry uses this to reiterate his support for Ron Paul's anti-war stance.

Keywords: military suicide, [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), jblm, army ranger, [deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deployment.md)

### Military Deployment Cycles and PTSD Counseling

- **Episode:** [213: Post Traumatic Sex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-01
- **Time:** 29:20–34:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex/chapter/military-deployment-cycles-and-ptsd-counseling.md

President Obama addressed the stress of multiple combat tours on troops, emphasizing the need for mental health counseling and increased rest between deployments. The administration claims the troop surge in Afghanistan was partly intended to provide relief for active-duty units, though critics question the timing of these troop drawdowns.

Keywords: [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md), [marines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marines.md), [army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/army.md), [counseling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counseling.md), [surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surge.md)

### Blue Chip Forecasters, 60 Minutes Interview, and Afghanistan Troop Deployment

- **Episode:** [83: One Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips.md)
- **Published:** 2009-03-25
- **Time:** 42:41–45:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips/chapter/blue-chip-forecasters-60-minutes-interview-and-afghanistan-troop-deployment.md

President Obama introduced the term "blue chip forecasters" during his recent media appearances to bolster his economic arguments. In a 60 Minutes interview, he discussed the "weighty" decision to send 17,000 additional troops to Afghanistan before a strategic review was completed. The hosts also comment on the President's practice of signing, rather than personally writing, condolence letters to the families of fallen soldiers.

Keywords: blue chip forecasters, [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), troop deployment, condolence letters, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

### Joe Biden, Family Interactions, Military Domestic Presence

- **Episode:** [62: The Greatest Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression.md)
- **Published:** 2008-12-20
- **Time:** 35:03–38:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression/chapter/joe-biden-family-interactions-military-domestic-presence.md

A discussion regarding political photography focuses on an image of Joe Biden kissing his daughter on the lips, which is characterized as unusual. The conversation returns to the deployment of 5,000 to 20,000 troops within the United States. One host pledges to stop arguing against the "New World Order" narrative if he personally witnesses military personnel conducting domestic roadblocks.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), political photography, [military deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-deployment.md), [domestic security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-security.md)

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