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Max Afterburner Podcast

Max Afterburner Podcast

Ryan Bodenheimer 18 Episodes Jun 11, 2026

The official podcast of Ryan "Max Afterburner", a former F-15E Combat pilot and Thunderbird Demonstration Pilot. It covers global military events and casual geopolitics.

Episodes

U.S. Military Just Went Full Send On Iran Jun 11, 2026 4173 The U.S. military just went full send on Iran and Checkout Lear Capital at https://www.max4lear.com or call 800-411-2430. U.S. Military Launched 49 Tomahawk missiles launched from the destroyer USS Michael Murphy, with F-16CJ Wild Weasels, F-15E Strike Eagles, F-35s, and F/A-18 Super Hornets striking Iranian air defense, radar, surveillance, and communication sites across Iran for the second strai
Iran Just Got Caught Laying Mines In The Strait Of Hormuz So The U.S. Military UNLEASHED THIS May 27, 2026 3803 U.S. CENTCOM launched self-defense strikes on Iranian mine-laying boats and missile launch sites near Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz on May 25, 2026 — while Secretary Rubio publicly stated a peace deal was "days away." In this video: a former F-15E combat pilot breaks down exactly what got hit, what systems the U.S. likely used (F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-35C, EA-18G Growlers, HIMARS), how the
U.S. Military Just UNLEASHED HELL In Nigeria May 16, 2026 3787 US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Nigerian forces executed a precision air-land strike May 16th that took down Abu-Bilal al-Minuki — the number-two of a network globally — at his fortified compound in Metele, Borno State, Nigeria. Al-Minuki was the senior General Directorate of Provinces Emir responsible for global attack planning, hostage operations, and the financial networks funding every ISIS fr
U.S. Military F-35's Just Did Something INSANE To Iran's Coastal Hideouts May 8, 2026 3811 On May 7th 2026, Iran launched its most coordinated assault yet — missiles, drone swarms, and fast attack boats — against three U.S. Navy destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, and what happened next includes a possible combat laser intercept, F-35 precision strikes on four Iranian port facilities, and the most consequential single night of naval operations in this entire conflict. Every platform, ev
How U.S. F-18's Decimated Iran’s Prized Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz May 7, 2026 3910 A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet just made history — strafing an Iranian oil tanker’s rudder with its M61A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon to stop a blockade runner in the Gulf of Oman in the first confirmed aircraft-to-ship direct fire enforcement of this conflict — and the sensor kill chain behind that precise burst runs from Global Hawks at 60,000 feet through Aegis radar, MQ-9 armed overwatch, RQ-170 Senti
Apaches ANNIHILATED Iran's Mosquito Fleet in the Strait of Hormuz | With "BODIE" May 5, 2026 3648 On May 4, 2026, U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches and Navy MH-60 Seahawks destroyed six Iranian fast attack boats during Day One of Project Freedom, while USS Truxtun and USS Mason completed their full Strait of Hormuz transit under a barrage of Iranian missiles, drones, and boat attacks — all intercepted, zero U.S. damage. This is a complete breakdown of the operation, the hardware that made it possible, t
U.S. Military JUST SANK Six Iranian Boats In The Strait Of Hormuz May 4, 2026 3765 The US Military just sank 6 Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz as Project Freedom convoy escorts engage IRGC fast attack craft in the most contested waterway on the planet, and the footage is unlike anything you've seen from this conflict. With oil prices surging, 800 commercial ships still trapped, and Iran vowing retaliation, this engagement could be the moment the Hormuz standoff turns into
Cuba, Culture Wars & Carry-Ons May 2, 2026 4016 In this episode, we break down Trump's latest comments on Cuba, the growing debate around trans issues sparked by Bill Maher, and what the collapse of Spirit Airlines means for budget travelers everywhere. From foreign policy to culture wars to the future of affordable air travel, we cover the stories shaping the conversation this week. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in th
U.S. Military Operations In Cuba Have Already Begun | SITREP May 2, 2026 900 Trump teases the USS Abraham Lincoln supercarrier forcing Cuba to surrender after Iran while the regime issues defiant warnings and Cuba struggles with blackouts. Here’s the latest on the U.S. pressure campaign, Cuban leadership rhetoric, and American sea power readiness.
U.S. Military’s Final Blow Strike Plan Against Iran Is Worse Than You Think May 1, 2026 959 Trump Administration receives CENTCOM briefing on final-blow options against Iran including hypersonic strikes and Strait of Hormuz operations while the naval blockade tightens. B-1B ARRW sighting and carrier updates show overwhelming U.S. readiness as Khamenei issues fresh threats. Along with reports of Iranian F-5 strikes on US Bases in Middle East
U.S. Military Just Forced Iran's Regime Into Total Collapse Apr 29, 2026 3785 B-1B Lancers out of RAF Fairford have dramatically increased intense training missions as Iran issues defiant rhetoric amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war and US naval blockade enforcement in the Strait of Hormuz under Operation Epic Fury. US Marines redirect another vessel while the UAE exits OPEC in a major blow to the oil cartel and Germany weighs in on the Middle East crisis. Watch for latest updat
You Won't Believe What The U.S. Air Force Is Preparing To Unleash On Iran Apr 29, 2026 4698 Iran just made a desperate proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade tightens and demands full nuclear surrender. With President Trump holding firm, the mullahs are scrambling while B-21 Raider stealth bombers send Iran’s regime into full panic mode. Discover how the B-21’s next-gen stealth technology and Next Generation Penetrator are changing everything in this high-stakes stand

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