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The Military Historian Podcast

The Military Historian
Iraq War
Charlie Kirk
Iraq
Fallujah
Baghdad
The Greatest Generation
Medicare
Insurrection Act
141st Engineer Battalion
Marines
Left Behind Letters From Baghdad
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Undercover Narcotics Operation
Route Tampa
Omar Alabase
Work Ethic
Country
Family
Baghdad, Iraq
Global War On Terrorism

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On this episode of The Military Historian:

Why woke can be fatal on the battlefield. A full breakdown of the direction of the Department of War and its new directives!

* In September, Pete Hegseth addressed senior military leaders with a message ... more

In this powerful and deeply informative episode of The Military Historian Podcast, host Lloyd Shellenberger sits down with licensed acupuncturist Dr. Kathleen Rosenblatt to explore PTSD, alternative healing, and the limits of medication inside the VA... more

On this episode of The Military Historian, we talk to Brigadier General Vincent E. Buggs (RET) about motivation, mentorship, and giving back in our continuing leadership series.

* We find out what Embrace the Power is about and the catalyst for mot... more

Former AFN reporter, SSG Lloyd Shellenberger produced and edited an hour-long documentary. This was produced in 2004 for the DOD on Terrorism and his units fight against an unseen and vicious enemy at the height of Zarqawi's reign of terror. From the... more

My Perspective of a National Tragedy My Birthday September 10, 2025. God Bless you Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk was a national treasure and a true patriot. I will miss him and his sage advice!

Like and share the latest edition of The Millitary Histori... more

What makes a great leader — and why do some service members choose the Warrant Officer path over traditional enlisted or officer careers? In this powerful episode of The Military Historian Podcast, host Lloyd Shellenberger sits down with Don Morrison... more

What happens when a child is forced to become the man of the family overnight?

* In this episode of The Military Historian, Lloyd Shellenberger sits down with Omar Alabase, who was just 13 years old when terrorists ambushed his father in Iraq.

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The Military Historian breaks down the qualities that made our Great Grandparents and Grandparents the greatest generation.

1. What made The Greatest Generation truly great? In this heartfelt episode of The Military Historian Podcast, host Lloyd She... more

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Recent Guests

Vincent Buggs
Brigadier General (retired), author of Keep It Rolling
Aspire to Inspire / Embrace the Power
Episode: Aspire to Inspire Leadership 101
Don Morrison
Vice President of Security Operations Worldwide at Warner Brothers
Warner Brothers
Episode: Why Warrant? Leadership, Service & the Truth About Military Career Paths
Omar Alabase
Survivor of violence in Iraq, later immigrant and family patriarch
Alabase family
Episode: Witness to Murder at 13 — Omar Alabase’s Story of Survival & Responsibility
Jordan Alabase
Wife of Omar, caregiver, and co-narrator of their family story
Alabase family
Episode: Witness to Murder at 13 — Omar Alabase’s Story of Survival & Responsibility
Grant D. Wills
Captain Grant D. Wills, 141st Engineer Battalion (retired)
U.S. Army National Guard
Episode: Rescue Under Fire — The Capt. Grant Wills’ Interview
Asra Al Abbasi
Guest on the episode, sister of April Al Abbasi
Al Abbasi family
Episode: From Baghdad to America_ Sisters April & Asra Share Their Father’s Legacy
April Al Abbasi
Guest on the episode, sister of Asra Al Abbasi
Al Abbasi family
Episode: From Baghdad to America_ Sisters April & Asra Share Their Father’s Legacy
Melissa Beckert
Wife of soldier featured in Left Behind Letters from Baghdad
Subject of the book Left Behind Letters from Baghdad
Episode: Saving Lives on Route Tampa — The Shane Beckert Interview
Garrick Nichols
Former Marine who served 15 years and participated in Fallujah and other operations in Iraq
United States Marine Corps
Episode: The March to Baghdad

Host

Lloyd Schellenberger
Primary host with extensive historical and military focus, often guiding conversations with veterans, officers, and subject-matter experts.

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Service Members and Medicare
Q: How do you approach advising someone about when to enroll in Part B and how to handle employer coverage versus transitioning to Tricare/Medicare?
Assess current employer coverage, ensure creditable coverage status, and plan enrollment to minimize penalties. Use a broker who understands all programs and who can tailor a needs analysis to the individual's service history, family status, and future healthcare needs.
Service Members and Medicare
Q: What would be your suggestion after retiring for 43 years from the military? And with the option of Tricare, what path should I take?
Prioritize getting independent, multi-carrier Medicare guidance and map how Tricare, Champ VA, and VA benefits integrate with Medicare. Ensure Part B is activated to avoid penalties, and work with a knowledgeable service officer to coordinate benefits across all programs for the whole family.
Behind the Badge
Q: How do you manage the psychological burden of living a second life while maintaining family safety?
Maintain an external support system, decompress when possible, and clearly separate work identity from home life while ensuring family safety and understanding of the job's demands.
Behind the Badge
Q: What are the key traits that make someone good at undercover work, and what disqualifies someone?
Being able to think on your feet, staying within strict personal and professional boundaries, free from financial temptations; lack of integrity and unresolved financial issues can disqualify, as they threaten objectivity and safety.
Behind the Badge
Q: What drew you to undercover work and how did you get started?
I wanted to do it after seeing opportunities to make a real impact, starting in civilian life and then transitioning into law enforcement; the path included recruitment through contacts and a decision to apply, followed by training and interviews.

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The episodes weave intensely personal stories from war and its aftermath with informed, on-the-ground analysis of military life, law enforcement, and civilian resilience. Across conversations, listeners encounter frontline memories from Marines and undercover officers, reflections on strategy and ethics, and accounts of civilian suffering and survival in Middle Eastern conflicts. The mix of intimate family histories, wartime reportage, and veteran perspectives offers a multifaceted view of modern conflict, its human costs, and the process of rebuilding after displacement or trauma. Noteworthy elements include firsthand testimonies from veterans, survivors, and subject-matter experts, plus nuanced discussions about leadership, loyalty, and t... more

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1. Vincent Buggs
2. Don Morrison
3. Omar Alabase
4. Jordan Alabase
5. Grant D. Wills
6. Asra Al Abbasi
7. April Al Abbasi
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