The Tuxes & Tomahawks Podcast
We are back again this week with an important update about Cadet Joseph Fernau. The United States Air Force Academy is disenrolling Cadet Fernau, charging him over $240,000 after claims of sexual assault by a self-identified transgender Cadet were found unfounded by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. It was discovered in the evidence that this person lied and made a false official statement. They were never held accountable and are intentionally trying to destroy Joe's life. His chain of command picked USAFA politics over integrity. More details are revealed of a chain of command...
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šŗšøāļøš®šŖš¬š§ Touchdown in Ireland and the UK and let me tell you, this trip hits different. Iām not here just to snap pics of castles or sip pints in pubs. Iām here to sit with workers, farmers, students, and families in Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, and London to hear what life is really like. The stories are raw, unfiltered, and real. People are worried about jobs, culture, and the future of their kids, but theyāre also proud, resilient, and ready to fight for what matters. š At Trump Doonbeg, Iām teaming up with the Irish Political Roundup to make sure these...
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šļø Episode 67: The Mission Isnāt Over ā Colonel George Markertās Next Battle: The U.S. Senate In Episode 67 of Tuxes & Tomahawks, host Adam DeRito sits down with a true warrior, patriot, and visionary leader: Colonel George Markert, USMC (Ret.). With over 30 years of global service, Colonel Markert's career reads like a living history of Americaās modern military operationsāfrom East Timor to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. But now, this decorated Marine is answering a new call: to serve the people of Colorado in the United States Senate. Born in Virginia Beach...
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šļø Episode 66: From Battlefield to Heartsville: A Marine Colonelās Mission to Resettle Ukraineās Best and Brightest In this gripping episode of Tuxes & Tomahawks, host Adam DeRito sits down with Colonel Curtis Lee, USMC (Ret.), a decorated Marine with 29 years of service spanning Operation Provide Comfort, OIF, and OEF. But his mission didnāt end with retirementāit evolved into a fight for hope, dignity, and opportunity for families fleeing war. As Chair of Carolinas for Ukraine (C4U) in Hartsville, SC, Col Lee has led a groundbreaking grassroots effort to resettle 30...
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šØ **EPISODE 65: LT Kegan āSMURFā Gill ā Phoenix Rising** šØ šļø Dive into the incredible story of LT Kegan āSMURFā Gill, USN (Ret.), a former Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot who survived the **fastest ejection in naval aviation history ā at 695 mph.** š Despite **severe injuries, 13 surgeries, PTSD, and a traumatic brain injury**, Keganās journey didnāt end with survival. He faced years of darkness, but through **holistic therapies** ā including **psychedelic-assisted treatments** ā he discovered a path to profound healing. Today, Kegan is a...
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šļø EP64: Scott Bottoms ā Faith. Fire. Fearless. Colorado Rep. šŗšø | Pastor š | GOP Gov Race Candidate šļø From the pulpit to the Capitolāand now vying for Coloradoās top jobā@repscottbottoms brings š„ and truth in a time when both are under attack. He launched his 2026 gubernatorial bid early this year, declaring a mission to combat āreckless spending, rising crime, and failing schools,ā and introducing his plan for a āDepartment of GovernmentalāÆEfficiencyā (D.O.G.E.) to bring transparency to tax dollars š° We dig deep into why he's running,...
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šļø Episode 63: Joel White ā Engineering Policy, Shaping Power šļøšš§ Tuxes & Tomahawks Podcast In the halls of Congress, behind closed doors in D.C.ās highest-stakes meetings, and across major healthcare policy battlesāyouāll find Joel White at the center of it all. In this high-impact episode of Tuxes & Tomahawks, we sit down with one of Americaās most trusted political strategists and policy architects. Joel White, founder and CEO of Horizon Government Affairs, has not only advised Congress and Fortune 100 companiesāheās helped pass over 50 federal laws...
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šļø Episode 62: Morgan Lerette ā Inside Blackwater: Guns, Girls, and Greed in Iraq š£š¶ļøšŗšø Strap in for one of our most gripping episodes yet. This week on Tuxes and Tomahawks, we sit down with Morgan Lerette ā author, Air Force vet, Army intelligence officer, and former Blackwater mercenary. From the deserts of Iraq to the halls of Tufts University, Morgan has lived the kind of story Hollywood couldnāt invent. What Youāll Hear: His wild ride from Air Force deployments to becoming a private military contractor in Iraq with Blackwater, the most infamous PMC on earth....
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šļø Episode 61: Miles Spencer ā From Kayaks š¶ to Capital š°, a Life of Curiosity š¤ and Courage š„ In this episode of Tuxes & Tomahawks, we sit down with the endlessly fascinating Miles Spencer ā a man who proves that curiosity isnāt just a trait, itās a compass š§. Miles is a digital media entrepreneur š±, angel investor š¼, and explorer š who co-created the trailblazing PBS show MoneyHunt ā a pre-Shark Tank š¦ staple that schooled entrepreneurs across America before reality TV got the memo. Heās helped launch and grow companies that created over 1,100...
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šļø Episode 60: Aaron āAGā Gregoroff ā From Fugitive to Flip-Flop King šŗšøš„š„æ What do you get when you mix a troubled past, a military contracting career, martial arts discipline, and an obsession with craftsmanship? You get Aaron Gregoroffāthe man behind Toe HoldĀ®, Americaās most badass luxury flip-flop brand. In Episode 60 of Tuxes & Tomahawks, AG sits down with us for an unfiltered, all-American redemption story that punches as hard as it inspires. š„ In this raw and riveting episode, youāll hear: How a busted pair of flip-flops in San Diego sparked a...
info_outlinešļø Episode 67: The Mission Isnāt Over ā Colonel George Markertās Next Battle: The U.S. Senate
In Episode 67 of Tuxes & Tomahawks, host Adam DeRito sits down with a true warrior, patriot, and visionary leader: Colonel George Markert, USMC (Ret.). With over 30 years of global service, Colonel Markert's career reads like a living history of Americaās modern military operationsāfrom East Timor to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. But now, this decorated Marine is answering a new call: to serve the people of Colorado in the United States Senate.
Born in Virginia Beach and forged through three decades of leadership under fire, Colonel Markert's record is unmatched. He led logistics and combat operations across five continents, supported operations following 9/11, commanded battalions in the fight against terrorism, and served as a strategic advisor inside U.S. Central Command. His personal decorationsāamong them the Bronze Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, and Legion of Meritāreflect not just courage under fire, but principled, results-driven leadership at the highest levels of national defense.
But Colonel Markertās dedication didnāt stop at retirement. He recently served as Director of Operations for GeoStabilization International, applying military precision to safeguard Americaās critical infrastructure. With four masterās degreesāfrom Penn State to the Naval War Collegeāthis is a man who understands strategy, economics, and security from both the battlefield and the boardroom.
Now, Colonel Markert is stepping into the arena once againāthis time to fight for Coloradans fed up with career politicians, weak borders, crumbling infrastructure, and a federal government that has lost touch with real American values. With a proven record of service, sacrifice, and strategic leadership, George Markert is the statesman Colorado needs to restore honor, accountability, and strength in Washington.
Why Heās the Right Senator for Colorado:
He has defended America abroadāheāll defend Colorado at home.
He brings unmatched executive and crisis leadership from the Pentagon to the Pacific.
He understands both national security and economic securityāand he knows how to lead in both.
Heās not a politician. Heās a Marine. Heās a builder. Heās a fighter. And heās just getting started.
š§ Tune in now to hear why Colonel George Markert is ready to be Coloradoās next great senatorāand how his mission to serve has only just begun.
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