Human Events with Jack Posobiec – Veterans Day 2025
Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Jack Posobiec
Guest: Matthew Lohmeyer (Under Secretary of the Air Force, first Space Force veteran)
Date: November 11, 2025
Episode Focus: Veterans Day 2025, the state of the U.S. military, ideological threats, the influence of Marxism, and honoring the late Charlie Kirk.
Overview
This special Veterans Day episode centers on the meaning of service, the legacy of American veterans, and the ongoing cultural and ideological battles within the U.S. military and society. Jack Posobiec hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Matthew Lohmeyer, now Under Secretary of the Air Force and the first veteran of the Space Force. The discussion traces Lohmeyer’s story from whistleblower on politicization in the military to serving in the highest levels of civilian leadership. Together, they reflect on recent political events, the challenges and opportunities for the military, and the impact of divisive ideologies, especially Marxism and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion). The episode also pays tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, exploring his recent involvement with military oversight and his legacy after his assassination.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Honoring Veterans and the Meaning of Service (02:19, 07:04, 39:05)
- Jack Posobiec opens with moving commentary about Veterans Day, honoring those who “have been willing to fight for” the nation (02:19).
“We have a nation for one reason… Because American patriots have been willing to fight for it.” – Jack Posobiec [02:40]
- Narrative focus on how all military service, from the Revolutionary War through today’s Space Force, is united by sacrifice and devotion.
- Direct tribute is paid to all veterans, along with images of President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance at Arlington, reflecting “the American birthright of freedom” defended by veterans (02:19, 07:04, 39:05).
“Because of you, America is safe. Because of you, America is strong. Because of you, America is free.” – Veterans Day Narrator [01:44]
2. Chaos at Home: Violence and Division (00:28, 01:18)
- Reports of violence in Chicago during immigration enforcement (00:28), and violence at a Turning Point USA college event in Berkeley, are discussed as symptoms of domestic disorder and political polarization.
- Posobiec explicitly links “radical Marxists” and Antifa to escalating violence at conservative events, drawing parallels with previous “Battles of Berkeley” (06:00).
“They were attacked by a known terrorist group, Antifa... It needs to be stopped.” – Jack Posobiec [05:37]
- Emphasis that American patriots must defend not only abroad, but “here at home,” against internal threats.
3. The Military’s Cultural Struggles: Ideology, Merit, and Readiness (09:21–22:00, 23:24)
- Matthew Lohmeyer details his military journey, his whistleblowing book, and the failure of official channels to stop political activism and division in the military workspace (12:32, 19:51).
“Unity is our strength, not diversity... The problems I happened to see at my base... I had tried to use all of the appropriate channels... That didn’t work, so I wrote a book.” – Matt Lohmeyer [12:37, 13:44, 19:51]
- DEI Initiatives are framed as divisive and rooted in Marxist or communist ideology, drawing a direct line from historic revolutionary tactics to current military training.
“We spent... blood and treasure during the Cold War fighting this very ideology. To have it just wreck house in this country was really sad...” – Matt Lohmeyer [21:20]
- Example: Soviet-style destabilization of military units by forced “justice reforms” to create division and weaken effectiveness (22:00).
“My gosh, these aren’t similar tactics. These are the same tactics, same playbook.” – Jack Posobiec [22:58]
4. Restoration under New Leadership (28:16)
- Return of President Trump and appointment of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense led to rapid executive orders eliminating DEI trainings (28:16).
- Recruitment and retention rebound attributed directly to restoration of meritocracy and standards-based leadership.
“We didn’t have a problem for the first time in a number of years meeting our recruiting goals... people are excited to serve again.” – Matt Lohmeyer [29:30]
5. The All-Volunteer Force: Threats to Continuity (31:27–34:07)
- Declining morale and legacy enlistment during periods of politicization—families decline to recommend service unless trust is restored in the institution (31:27).
- Discussion of the military’s “contained community” and how the volunteer tradition is central to national security (32:54).
6. Remembering Charlie Kirk: His Role and Legacy (34:07–37:31)
- Tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, who served briefly on the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors before his assassination.
- Lohmeyer recounts Kirk's devoted interest in the character development of cadets and the restoration of the historic Chapel at the Academy.
“He got to interact with the men and women that are the future leaders... He had great respect for them, said they were outstanding and impressive.” – Matt Lohmeyer [35:14] “Charlie cared about getting that right... That was the last conversation I had about with him.” – Matt Lohmeyer [37:16]
7. The Documentary – “Call Sign Courage: The Matt Lohmeyer Story” (09:21, 11:09, 40:42)
- Promotion and trailer for the documentary chronicling Lohmeyer’s experience, military culture, and ideological division.
“Historically, we’ve been the best in the world because we’ve always cared about merit. And it’s what made the American military the most lethal military on the planet.” – Matt Lohmeyer [41:07]
- Points to both internal threat of politicization and the rising challenge from China.
8. Marxism as the Central Threat (42:31–end)
- Posobiec explicitly places current struggles in the frame of Marxist revolutionary tactics—“divide and conquer”—citing not only division within the military, but across American society.
- Focus on recent “Marxist” victories in U.S. politics and the media’s lack of attention to leftist violence.
“Marxism comes in to divide... Once the Marxist divides, the Marxist conquers.” – Jack Posobiec [42:31] “We are in a war for Western civilization. The Patriots of the United States of America did not die, did not give their lives... so that we could go down bickering and complaining instead of fighting back.” – Jack Posobiec [end]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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"We have a nation for one reason... Because American patriots have been willing to fight for it."
– Jack Posobiec [02:40] -
"Unity is our strength, not diversity."
– Matthew Lohmeyer [12:37] -
"No enemy on this planet is capable of unseating the United States as the power... We can undo that ourselves, however, if we start fighting one another."
– Matthew Lohmeyer [23:24] -
"We’re merit focused, we’re standards focused... What did you see happen with recruitment and retention? Certainly we didn’t have a problem for the first time in a number of years meeting our recruiting goals..."
– Matthew Lohmeyer [29:12] -
"Charlie cared about getting that right... And that was the last conversation I had with him."
– Matthew Lohmeyer [37:16] -
"Marxism comes in to divide ... Once the Marxist divides, the Marxist conquers."
– Jack Posobiec [42:31] -
"On this Veterans Day... think about what you’re doing to honor that which they fought for."
– Jack Posobiec [final monologue]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:28 – News of violence in Chicago and Berkeley
- 02:19 – Veterans Day reflections, President Trump and VP Vance at Arlington
- 05:35–07:05 – Discussion of Antifa, “battle of Berkeley,” rising domestic instability
- 09:21–11:09 – “Call Sign Courage” trailer, Lohmeyer’s introduction
- 12:32–15:36 – Lohmeyer on his story, transition from military to public servant
- 19:51–22:00 – Catalysts for writing “Irresistible Revolution,” confronting politicization
- 22:00–25:18 – Revolutionary tactics, impact on military effectiveness
- 28:16–31:11 – New administration’s reforms; turnaround in morale, focus, and recruitment
- 34:07–37:31 – Remembering Charlie Kirk’s military involvement and legacy
- 40:42 – “Call Sign Courage” trailer replay
- 42:31–end – Final monologue: Marxism, division, and call to unity and action
Tone & Delivery
- Jack Posobiec’s style: urgent, passionate, direct, sometimes rhetorical, frequently returning to themes of “patriotism,” “war for Western civilization,” and the sacredness of military service.
- Matthew Lohmeyer’s tone: reflective, earnest, principled, respectful of chain of command and government service, but candid about past problems.
Summary for New Listeners
This Veterans Day edition of "Human Events" goes beyond traditional commemoration to spotlight present-day struggles over the soul of the U.S. military and the nation it serves. Through sincere, at times fiery, conversation between Jack Posobiec and Matt Lohmeyer, listeners hear about the pitfalls of ideological division, the cost of abandoning merit, and the power of patriotic legacy. The episode is a call to unity and vigilance, honoring American service by confronting the threats—internal and external—posed by Marxist-driven discord. The narrative is anchored by the recent memory of Charlie Kirk, whose assassination is emblematic of escalating tensions, and serves as a solemn reminder of what's at stake.