In this episode 120 of the @AfterburnPodcast host John 'Rain' Waters as he sits down with Kyle Rempfer, a former Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force and current Washington Post journalist. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from special operations to the newsroom, recounting stories from the battlefield and insights from his journalism career.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Calisthenics and Military Training
01:05 Background and Military Family Influence
01:57 Choosing the Air Force and Special Operations
02:56 The Combat Control Pipeline
03:52 Training and Selection Process
05:11 Attrition Rates and Challenges in Training
06:05 Role of Combat Controllers in Operations
07:04 Transitioning to JTAC Training
07:55 Experiences in Afghanistan and JTAC Missions
42:00 Bonding with Afghan Partner Forces
44:46 The Complexities of Afghan Partnerships
48:09 Transitioning from Afghanistan to Iraq
56:06 The Shift to Journalism
01:04:08 The Battle of Kasham: A Deep Dive

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