Ryan Bodenheimer
Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and military analyst known as Max Afterburner who flew combat missions in the Middle East and provides expert commentary on air operations and tactics.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 1h 2min
PDB Situation Report | January 17th, 2026: If the U.S. Hits Iran: A Fighter Pilot Breaks It Down & Venezuela at a Crossroads
Ryan Bodenheimer, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and Thunderbirds member, shares his insights on a potential U.S. military strike on Iran, detailing air superiority, targeting strategies, and the risks involved. He also discusses the role of advanced drones and F-35s in modern warfare. Meanwhile, Luis Martinez, an NTD TV correspondent, analyzes the political turbulence in Venezuela, highlighting María Corina Machado's meeting with President Trump and the challenges of regime change amid a struggling economy, offering cautious optimism for the nation's future.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 1h 6min
PDB Situation Report | March 7th, 2026: Fighter Pilot Breaks Down The First Week Of The Iran Air War
Bill Roggio, a Middle East security analyst focused on irregular warfare. Ryan Bodenheimer, a former USAF fighter pilot who flies combat missions and analyzes air tactics. They discuss the coalition air campaign’s targets and phased plan for air dominance. They unpack electronic attack roles, friendly-fire risks, Gulf partners’ actions, and the prospects of Kurdish involvement shaping a new front.
