Red, White & Greenland: Karaoke and Shots with Sturgill Simpson and Space Force

Stephen thanks @TheUSO and the service members at Thule Air Base by doing what he does best: drinking alcohol and telling jokes. Watch what happens when a surprise guest, country music star and Navy vet Sturgill Simpson, shows up to perform some new lyrics for the Space Force anthem!
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[@rickdaniel3230]

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force has got some PIPES!

[@paintedpony2935]

Chief Master Sargent of the United States Space Force Roger A. Toberman

[@o.b.7217]

Somebody clearly issed his true calling.

[@bryanmeisberger1707]

That is Sturgill f'n Simpson!!

[@MrFidanRecica]

@@paintedpony2935 c'mon now, for the sake of saving up time, it should be Chief Master Sargent of the United States Space force Roger Toberman

[@garz75]

Best work mug ever: don’t launch any ICBMs until I’ve had my coffee

[@MrFidanRecica]

remember, that up North, every BM is an IC :D

[@mitchelkvedar674]

😂

[@barryginsberg1242]

I'm serious dude tea and biscuits plus really get grip..... These are crucial and we need to get back to Tully to make sure they are feeling gratitude for usa

[@julieholt7889]

It genuinely brought tears to my eyes to see him bringing such joy and laughter to that base. Military life is depressing and incredibly stressful so this is some much needed medicine.

[@sanitycruzer]

You should stand outside of military recruiting offices and tell those who are thinking about joining the armed forces. Don't forget to tell them; When you're not depressed or stressed on you military base, they send you out to kill people from other countries in unjustified and/or poorly thought-out wars. That should cheer them up.

[@TrueSake]

It's Space Force... it's a vacation.

[@oldnepalihippie]

so sweet. Bob Hope woulda been proud.

[@bjohnson1085]

Stephen that you and your staff for doing this. I love the beautiful community and diversity and professionalism and warmth of this segment! Thank you to our heroes that watch over us at night!

[@annalopinski4459]

For the first time in a lonnngg time, this video, for a sweet second, made me feel proud to be an American again. Thanks Stephen

[@snikpoh3894]

Thank you Stephen and staff for educating us and for helping us appreciate our Space Force members even more. Thank you members of the Space Force and all members of the United States military for allowing us to feel safe at home every day and night. ❤️

[@kayladawn]

I could watch this for days! The entire Greenland show!☆☆☆☆☆ The whole thing was absolutely awesome! Funny, interesting, exciting, new, adventurous... absolutely brilliant! So totally needed!!! Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Stephen is my all time favorite Late Night host.

[@DARWINZOO]

Punctuation Matters Sorry. Couldn't help it

[@michaeltudda8462]

you need to get educated big time. This moron, has nothing on Johnny Carson. Consistently unfunny

[@globdrop]

Yeah. He's becoming my fav, as well

[@JAppJohnAndrewPatrickPeters]

Agree! 100%

[@RobCabreraCh]

Sad Conan noises

[@laalaa99stl]

Radar Love! Where is that chef's kiss emoji?😙🤌

[@verdatum]

Thanks, Stephen, for supporting such an isolating yet critical mission.

[@Shaggykjb]

Radar Love would be an excellent branch song.

[@veronicam.188]

Ahhh, SOOO many good memories of karaoke at the TOW Club!!! Best 2 tours were at Thule🥲

[@maeve_a]

This whole trip is completely awesome. Thank you for your USO visit, and thanks to all of the Space Force for their fierce service. 🇺🇲

[@fredceely]

I liked the sarge already, but if he picked "Radar Love," he totally wins whatever contest this was.

[@dshepherd107]

Right.

[@SuperNetSpyder]

That is absolutely amazing.

[@PADS62]

It's my MOST FAVORITE SONG of ALL TIME! My heart skipped a beat when it started! I LOVE COLBERT & CREW! What interesting and fabulous segments/ show! ❤️❣️🤣

[@kinsmed]

Ohhhhh. Space Force. Top of the world. Radar Love. Of course.

[@colechapman3382]

Or if he chose Don’t Fear the Reaper

[@guysabol8743]

I do so hope that this fantastic show in Thule brings up your Followers ranks like +2.5 million This was superb and I truly love that "RADAR LOVE".

[@alpha51omega38]

I've had a CD with most of the famous Sousa marches that we all know on it. NOW I have lyrics to sing along to the fairly unknown Invincible Eagle' to toss out there to surprise friends. Was awesome to see his program last night with his Thule trip.

[@seaninness334]

My Dad flew for the USAF out of Thule and Goose Bay Labrador. He even helped build the bar in Goose Bay back in the 50's. He would have loved this.

[@paulzisk5174]

Wow goose bay. My dad radio radar on that plane married my mom on his base in Newfoundland after Thule

[@seaninness334]

@@paulzisk5174 Pretty remote in those days. I do see roads on maps (I assume they are paved now. Back then they were just basic logging roads from what my Dad told me) out to Goose Bay and I'm really tempted to go up there and check it out for myself sometime soon.

[@NikonJax]

Thank you for bringing laughter to our wonderful Service Folk way out yonder! Love the show!!!!

[@gal1885]

Dammit that brought tears to my eyes…Stephen and Sturgill, you are both so awesome 🤩

[@joannejohnson7006]

Thank you Stephen! That was about your very best. How honored we are to have a Space Force that keeps us, 🎉 safe! This was fantastic and I send my 💯👏🫶🏼 to Greenland and the whole family serving their country and the world (universes too😂 ❤)

[@dshepherd107]

Right TF on Stephen! Loved your lyrics for the SF Anthem! Always loved how you & Jon support our soldiers, veterans, & military personnel. You’re good men.

[@famousgoldentouch]

What a funny and interesting bit - we need more Stephen 🤙 and thanks for the brave man and woman serving far away from their families

[@IWannaBeAnArtistToo]

As a Sailor Moon fan it brings me immense joy to hear that the members of the Space Force are called “Guardians” 😂❤❤❤

[@Yvaelle]

I assume they go through the full nude transformation sequence when combat begins, all of them in sequence, it takes a long time.

[@robsonclark9678]

haha, didnt put this together, love it!

[@alpha51omega38]

In the past, the missile silo Air Force teams have been known as the Guardians. In fact I think their in-service magazine was called 'The Guardian',, so this passed on verynaturally to the Space Force .

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

I feel the same, but as a Marvel fan.

[@howlandowlle7953]

. Terrific! So glad you were there to give them all a boost. . Just one question. . .... What's with the camoflage?

[@charlesmiller1446]

Oh Too Cool Colbert ! LMAO part3 (from a USN vet)

[@miahill6864]

OMG Stephen! You truly rock!!! Thank you so much. Many members of my family served and currently are serving in different capacities to our beloved USA so visit remote posts like Thule Air Base to make the general public aware of the sacrifices our arm and science forces do every day brought me to tears of joy. God continue to bless America and all of you. 🥰

[@HairynosedWombat163]

Yes, Stephen and his crew out did themselves with this! Absolutely brilliant, and the Guardians, Awesome!

[@oldnewsclipster]

This was so perfect, especially since I have a nostalgia for Thule - I was there the summer of 1979 - really entertaining, thanks!

[@shayboogie3682]

Wow that’s awesome but for real, no song even back then?? 😅

[@kcasevanzuid9847]

As a Dutchy proud to hear a song (Radar Love) from a Dutch band (Golden Earring) song by Stephen and the Master Sergeant😊

[@kathyboudreau-henry1717]

The men and women serving at Thule... Many thanks!

[@DregonGaming28]

What a morale booster for those soldiers up in the northern part of the world. Well done! Colbert keep the troops laughing.💯👏👏👏

[@meganh4011]

Thank you for your service. And thank you for the fun.

[@chrisrw8939]

Gosh I would love to see a Stephen Colbert standup special. That would be the best time! This was great, and thank you to all of the wonderful dedicated people at space force!❤😊

[@markcool7706]

Love it 😀 thanks for keeping us safe 🙏 God bless 🙌 🙏 💘 Mac

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

This is awesome. This should be a feature all the time.

[@ginabeena6757]

Love Sturgill and Stephen!! Awesome!❤️

[@Juicexlx]

Well done. That was entertaining

[@Jenniegirlz]

I thought this was really uplifting tbh!

[@uthmanbaksh3530]

If I was up there I definitely would have made an effort to see Colbert and Sturgill kill it on karaoke!

[@MrPhotodoc]

Stephen put so much work into this I think I want to go there too. But only in the summer and just for the drinks.

[@cent178]

My dad was stationed there in the 1950s and has a picture as his wallpaper 😂. He grew up in st Augustine Florida 🦩

[@janetwithers7427]

That was very interesting. How fun. 💞🎄⛄🎄🎅

[@ericminch]

Sturgill should have done the Sgt Elias (Willem Dafoe) move as the chopper pulled away: on his knees, arms raised in the air.

[@vailryan5682]

Guardians? Of the galaxy?

[@mrtelechi]

Outstanding, better than ever, if that's possible.😂👋

[@brendaoneill1581]

I loved this ...I loved the diversity of all the guardians and the great work they do... thanks Stephen!

[@FutureCommentary1]

-You just don't want to come home for Christmas this year and you made up that northernmost base -Mooom! I am really working there! See I'll be on TV!

[@bdr420i]

That coffee mug 😍🤌

[@jannapeters8506]

I was stationed at Shemya AFB in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. You should go there and give them something to laugh at. Great job Steve!

[@YeeSoest]

DON'T LAUNCH ANY ICBMs UNTIL I'VE HAD MY COFFEE i'm dying

[@lawrencef4356]

You just De-Trumped this excellent force … well done Stephen .👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MrFidanRecica]

Damn, I miss these Stephen (Colbert) Reports. Segments like these is where, in my opinion, he's at his best. Made me laugh all the way through. The crew were so into it too, I loved it. Please make more of these

[@millcovecaveman]

Been to Thule a few times and agree it is a really neat spot. Everyone was kind and helpful with our work.

[@mixpick138]

That was an AWESOME series of vids! Great job to you and your team and thanks to the men and women of Space Force for what they do! Very cool Mr. C.

[@flapjackfae]

OMFG, if there's one person I'd want to do karaoke and shots with, it's Sturgill Simpson.

[@Beth-ie]

I promise to never joke about Space Force again. This was a brilliant idea. Respect, U.S. Space Force. 🇺🇸 *_Thank you for your outstanding service._* 🇺🇸 And Merry, Happy, Joy to you all. 🎄

[@reidcushman3562]

"Don't Launch Any ICBMs Until I've Had My Coffee'" on the coffee mug! Dr. Strangelove couldn't have done it better.

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

That was absolutely GLOrious!!

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Anyone else find the idea of "space force" wearing camouflage a little strange? 😄

[@charityquill4965]

Galaxy print uniforms it is! It'll be the hit new trend on aesthetics gifsets on Tumblr 😂

[@tiacho2893]

The USN also use camo. They just replaced the weird blue pattern a while ago. Blending in with the sea?

[@conniekimble1782]

Well that was a load of fun.

[@Lagunaticmom]

This was the best event to watch! #GoSpaceForce Well, don’t literally “Go” because we need you to watch over us while we’re sleeping. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thecrazycelt5143]

You are truly amazing! You're definitely one of the good guys.

[@vickidash-slesinski746]

This was so awesome

[@rachelgallagher6214]

Thank you Stephen and crew for being such good human beings ✌💙 from Montana

[@pazz6708]

Space the final frontier...

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

God damit Jim we've been here before!

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

This are the voyage of space force of USA

[@mitchellminer9597]

Marvelous jobs, everyone, and some good singing.

[@hanksballoons]

I wish I could gives this 1,000 likes! Stephen you are a good guy, but those men and women are awesome!

[@o.b.7217]

Somebody send this over to Breitbart, etc...apparently they have aproblem with soldiers celebrating.

[@ddavi_dmi]

Oh my gosh, that anthem rocks 😍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@davidpotter8297]

Lyrics better than the official version...

[@christineschueneman4147]

Bravo!

[@iainsims4557]

Legitimately better than the real space force song

[@steveng8251]

That is so great! Makes me miss ol Bob Hope.

[@dianaflores7266]

Oh my god, that coffee mug!

[@debbeleigh1930]

Wow!!! That was awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️

[@Moekoffee2001]

Enjoying some shots of Stephen Colbourbon

[@ErictheHalf_bee]

Missed a great opportunity to have Steve Carrell go with you, in costume!

[@gingerhitzke9185]

LOL… the lady at the front table trying to stay awake. Gotta keep it real! 😂

[@pamyuhnke8143]

It’s beautiful!!!!! Thank you all so much for your service!!! ❤️🤍💙

[@j.k.rector9818]

This is so cool - so glad you did this with the USO. These folks really needed this kind of morale boost, but next time, celebrate Thanksgiving up there or at Fort Wainwright In Alaska!

[@thatjeff7550]

Sturgill Simpson: singer of the greatest movie song of all time, The Dead Don't Die. :D

[@TheAtaraxy]

We found Sturgill!!

[@great-ok-good]

That Chief Master Seargeant!

[@balcorn9211]

STURGILL!

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Wonderful Stephen. I cried.

[@patchvonbraun]

Nice radome + dish shot. I'm restoring an old NATO dish inside a radome. Nice to know the ones at Thule don't look that much better than ours from the inside :)

[@wrenlittle8826]

I loved these. Colbert is like a modern Marlene Dietrich with out the looks.

[@liliamariaplanet2404]

Greatttt

[@chrisvanegmond3157]

Ooohh the Dutch anthem Radar Love, I feel represented, what an awesome pick.

[@fademusic1980]

0:49 he wasn't saying peace he said thats number two! XD brings me back to my time in

[@shodopoet]

Respect ✊🏼 Shipmates

[@TheGhostOf2020]

Lol you can tell this was filmed a while ago because the sun hasn’t come up in the arctic circle for a while now

[@lorigoshert6667]

Yeah, when he said that I was like "Wait a minute, it's winter... oh right, they shoot these things months in advance."

[@leapintothewild]

During the intro to one of these, I think he said he went in June.

[@ammaleslie509]

@@leapintothewild august

[@leapintothewild]

@@ammaleslie509 I don't really care, so you might want to respond to the original comment since he's the one who was wondering. Just trying to help the fella out.

[@PhobosDynami]

As an air force member (Thule was outs until like 6 months ago), most people did not choose to be there. And the ones who did choose to be there did so to get away from a crap assignment, to get a choice of whatever assignment they wanted, or both.

[@beckybrown553]

Merry Christmas everyone ❤

[@artemisknight8721]

Understandably everyone is going off about "Radar Love", meanwhile I'm over here giggling about Ultima Thule.

[@michaelmcculley7880]

Brilliant!!!

[@imdoctorsan]

Rocket's fire. Rocket's spray. We protect the USA As the space Force goes Blasting along. Sung to the Caisson Song tune.

[@MrOrangeDragon]

Guardians of the Galaxy with Golden Earring' s Radar Love! Doesn't get much cooler than that 😎 🧡

[@whatabouttheearth]

🤣 he called it "Halls of Montezuma" 😠 it's the Marines Hymn lol They got alot of older folks in the crowd

[@krizziajoyleal6579]

u entertain me so far … so clear … ❤