In Episode 151 of MAX Afterburner, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley takes listeners inside one of the most intense and emotional elements of modern combat operations, the rescue of downed U.S. Air Force aviators during Operation Epic Fury.

Drawing from inside sources and his own experience as a combat aviator, Whiz delivers a behind-the-scenes debrief of how these rescue missions actually unfold. He breaks down the coordination, risk, and courage required to bring American aircrew home when everything goes sideways, reminding listeners what “so that others may live” truly looks like in real time.

Then, in classic Whiz fashion, he takes direct aim at critics accusing the President of potential war crimes for considering strikes on Iranian infrastructure. He dismantles the narrative with a clear, unapologetic explanation of how successful air campaigns are actually conducted. From the opening phases of Operation Desert Storm to modern doctrine, he explains why targeting infrastructure early is not only strategic, it’s often essential to ending conflict faster and saving lives.

Whiz connects the dots between past and present, offering his unfiltered assessment of where this conflict is headed, what it means for global stability, and how markets, military strategy, and geopolitics are all intertwined.

He closes the episode not with more fire, but with faith, ending in a powerful prayer for peace.

This is more than a debrief.
This is a must-listen episode.
A classic Whiz rant with purpose, perspective, and conviction.

Fight’s On!

In one of his most personal and wide-ranging episodes yet, former fighter pilot and No Fallen Heroes founder Matthew “Whiz” Buckley targets everything happening across his world - from global conflict to the home front, from the halls of power to the sacred space of a healing retreat.
Whiz opens with a full intel brief on Operation EPIC FURY, laying out the current threat picture with characteristic clarity - and delivers a hard truth: things are likely to get worse before they get better.
He pauses the mission brief for something deeply personal - saying goodbye to his oldest son, who has left home for active duty service in the United States Air Force.
Back on mission, Whiz debrief the most recent Sacred Warrior Fellowship retreat - the sacred work of bringing veterans and first responders back to themselves, back to God, back home.
He then turns to Washington, where bipartisan talk of psychedelics for veterans continues to grow louder on Capitol Hill. Whiz gives the unfiltered assessment: bipartisan support sounds good on paper, but words from senators mean absolutely nothing until warriors are actually getting healed.
In a significant debrief, Whiz recounts his flight with Eric Trump - breaking down how he briefed him on the mission of No Fallen Heroes Foundation and Sacred Warrior Fellowship, and why he's doing everything in his power to get that message all the way to the Oval Office.
He's attacking in every direction to bring healing to America's heroes at home.
Whiz closes Episode 150 with a call for close air support - asking fellow Americans to lock in and fund the foundation and the church, because the mission doesn't run on goodwill alone.
This one is personal. This one matters. Tune in.

In this episode of the MAX Afterburner podcast, host Theresa Noach had the pleasure of speaking with Becky Gallagher. As the wife of a Marine Combat Veteran and a devoted mother of five, Becky embodies strength and resilience. With a Master's degree and a steadfast Christian faith, she candidly shares the challenges that many face when the answers to their health and emotional freedom seem elusive despite countless prayers and declarations. Becky’s personal journey highlights how her unwavering trust in Jesus empowered her to approach each situation with confidence. Join us as we delve into her inspiring story and explore the transformative power of faith in the face of adversity.