The Proceedings Podcast

Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the May issue, and preview the June issue of Proceedings.

Host Eric Mills talks with author David Winkler about his new book on the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier the USS Langley.

Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Marine Corps Major Carl Forsling about developing a more capable and versatile fleet with ESDs and ESBs.

Lieutenant Charles Klusmann was shot down over Laos sixty years ago. After escaping from his POW camp, he endured a grueling trek through the jungles to freedom. Author Ed Marolda shares his story.

Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Peter Gautier about the Key Bridge incident, the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and managing the complex global mission set of the Coast Guard.

Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, about the future of the fleet and global operations.

Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Captain George Galdorisi about his writing career, his latest book, and tips for aspiring writers.

Bill Hamblet talks with Rear Admiral Ted LeClair, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Director, Task Force Littoral Combat Ship; Captain Marc Crawford, Commander, LCS Squadron One; and Captain Mark Haney, Commander, LCS Squadron Two, about the current LCS program and plans for the future.

Sam LaGrone and Bill Hamblet discuss the latest news from the Sea Services, and the new member-exclusive news offering from USNI News.

Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills interviews Retired Navy Commander Randy Goguen on her book, "From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets: A Century of Women in the U.S. Navy," from the Naval Institute Press.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Author Nicholas Lambert about his latest book, "The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power."

U.S. Marine Corps Major Ryan Ratcliffe joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss the prize-winning essay he co-wrote with Douglas Bryant for the CNO Naval History Essay Contest—Rising Historian category.

The world is well familiar with the iconic design of the ironclad USS Monitor—but compelling evidence suggests that the images of her in battle are not correct. Author Francis DuCoin discusses his research with host Eric Mills.

Bill Hamblet talks with General Charles Flynn and Lieutenant Colonel Tim Devine about the skills the Army can bring to the fight.

Author and archaeologist Trevor Brigham talks with Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about two forgotten accounts of the Battle of Flamborough Head.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Coast Guard Lieutenant (junior grade) Brennan Suffern about unmanned surface vessels and his recent article in the February issue of Proceedings.

Author Andrew Blackley talks to Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about his prize-winning essay for the CNO Naval History Contest.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain KC Chhipwadia and Commander Alison Maruca from U.S. Naval Forces Japan about Reserve operations, manning, and warfighting readiness in the Pacific.

VADM Brendan McLane, Commander, Naval Surface Forces talks readiness, manning, Red Sea operations, and directed energy weapons with host Bill Hamblet.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain Tom Clarity about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Seapower Project.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Admiral Scott Swift, former commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Sea Power Project.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Holman Agard about the need for an organized, motivated, and accountable repair community.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Commander Anthony LaVopa about the article he recently co-authored for Phase III of the American Sea Power Project.

Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills interviews author David Sears on his new book "Duel in the Deep: The Hunters, The Hunted, and a High Seas Fight to the Finish," from the Naval Institute Press.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Naval Officer and frequent Proceedings contributor Jeff Vandenengel about his new book, "Questioning the Carrier: Opportunities in Fleet Design for the U.S. Navy" from the Naval Institute Press.

Eric Mills interviews Christ K. Hemler on his book "Delivering Destruction: American Firepower and Amphibious Assault from Tarawa to Iwo Jima" from the Naval Institute Press.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Commander Paul Giarra and Retired Navy Captain Gerard Roncolato about the final phase of the American Sea Power Project.

Host Bill Hamblet interviews author David Poyer about his latest book "The Academy" from the Dan Lenson series. This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For more information, visit: https://www.usni.org/join/

Bill Hamblet talks to Marine Corps Major Christopher Denzel about his article in the November issue of Proceedings.

Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Brian Donlon about his prize-winning essay for the Marine Corps Essay Contest, featured in the November issue of Proceedings.

Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Captain John P. Cordle and retired Commander Bob Alpigini about their experiences deploying with dogs on their crew and how dogs can improve crew morale.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy ensigns Nicholas J. Romanow and Madison Sargeant about their prize-winning essay from the June issue of Proceedings.

Eric Mills talks with Ed Offley about his article on the invasion of Grenada and the legend of a payphone call for air support.

"Countering maritime insurgencies in the gray zone is not a new mission—indeed it was the U.S. Navy’s founding mission." Bill Hamblet talks with Captain B. J. Armstrong, U.S. Navy, about his feature article for the Maritime COIN project, from the October 2023 issue of Proceedings.

Lieutenant Commanders Andrea Howard and Emma McCarthy, U.S. Navy, discuss deckplate culture as two of the first females in the submarine community.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with LCDR 'Mikey' Golankiewicz about service in the EOD community, and her experience in the Chinese spy balloon recovery mission.

Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills talks with Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler, U.S. Navy (Retired) about the 150th Anniversary of the Naval Institute, and the influential founding members who started the organization.

Marine Corps Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Bowsher discusses his recent article on air denial: why it’s important and why the Marine Corps needs the capability to impose it.

Major General Gregg F. Martin offers a candid account of his personal journey with undiagnosed mental illness and offers suggestions on what can be done within and outside the armed forces to treat mental illness.

Revamping the JO training pipeline could increase surface warfare officer retention and expertise.

Host Bill Hamblet and U.S. Navy Commander DeVere Crooks discuss the importance of maintaining the readiness of a globally mobile warfighting team.

One night. Seven destroyers wrecked. An unprecedented peacetime loss for the Navy: a look back at the Honda Point 100 years later. Co-authored by Former Secretary of the Navy Kenneth Braithwaite, and former naval officer Charles Robbins, this piece is featured in the latest issue of Naval History Magazine. To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2023/october/honda-point-remembered This month's episodes of the Proceedings Podcast are sponsored by Textron Systems: https://bit.ly/3PwKBYb

Former Blue Angel, aircraft carrier commanding officer, and now Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, talks about opportunities and challenges in the Navy.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Ken Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces, (aka "Air Boss") about naval aviation readiness and pilot production.

Host Bill Hamblet talks to Commander Kristen "Dragon" Findlay, US Navy, Commanding Officer VFA-122 and President of the Tailhook Association.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander VADM Andy Tiongson about Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime governance, and the IUU Fishing Center of Excellence.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Coast Guard Commander Kelsey Barrion about her prize-winning essay in the August issue of Proceedings

The epic naval blockade lasted 861 days and brought sea power to bear on events on the ground during the Korean War. Host Eric Mills talks with author Ed Marolda about his article in the August issue of Naval History Magazine.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Commander Paul S. Giarra about his recent article for the American Sea Power Project.

Naval History magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills interviews the commanding officer of the historic U.S. Navy frigate Constitution from her cabin on board the ship at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston.

General Eric Smith, USMC, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, talks with Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Bill Hamblet about manpower, training, education at Modern Day Marine.

Lieutenant General Chris Mahoney, USMC, Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, talks to Bill Hamblet about Force Design 2030 and the Marine Corps' modernization priorities. The Proceedings Podcast is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For more information, go to usni.org/join.

LtCol Scott Cuomo, US Marine Corps infantry officer, talks about the development of Force Design 2030 and ongoing changes in the Marine Corps that are making Marines more lethal at longer range for the peer fight.

Bill Hamblet and Bill Bray discuss highlights from the July issue of Proceedings. This episode of the Proceedings Podcast is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For more information visit: www.usni.org/join

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Christopher Cleary, Principal Cyber Advisor to the Department of the Navy, about cyber readiness, recruiting talent, and retention.

Host Eric Mills talks with author and historian Ed Offley about two articles he's written on the Battle of the Atlantic in WWII, for the latest issue of Naval History Magazine.

Bill Hamblet and Denis Clift reflect on 150 years of Proceedings coverage of allied support in naval battles.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the June issue of Proceedings.

Retired Navy Captain Brent Sadler discusses his latest book, "U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century" and his vision for competing with Russia and China.

Author David A. Smith reviews the life of Commodore George Dewey and his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War.

Captain Jim Fanell, U.S. Navy (Ret.)—noted expert on the Chinese Navy, former Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and frequent Proceedings contributor—provides an update on the Chinese Navy, its operations, and shipbuilding programs. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/may/china-growing-and-going-sea Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest content from the Proceedings Podcast, and more from the U.S. Naval Institute! For audio recordings of the Proceedings Podcast, including past episodes, go to: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/the-proceedings-podcast This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

Author Eric Wertheim shares highlights from his review from the May issue of Proceedings.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the latest issue of Proceedings.

Retired Navy Capt. Jeff Kline, Naval Postgraduate School Professor of Practice talks with host Bill Hamblet about his contribution to the American Sea Power Project.

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the tragic loss of the USS Thresher (SSN-593). We spoke with Retired Navy Captain Jim Bryant, and Naval Engineer Steve Walsh about the causes of the Thresher loss and changes made to safety regulations.

During the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Chip Reid, a correspondent for NBC News, spent nearly six weeks embedded with the 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (“3/5”). Here, he recounts the incident that gave these Marines their initial taste of hostile fire in the war.

The failure of the Allies’ ABDA Command in the early months of the Pacific war should help guide the United States and its present-day allies in confronting the Chinese challenge.

Rear Admiral Brad Andros, U.S. Navy, who led the operation to recover the Chinese spy balloon, talks about the operation and the sailors and capabilities brought to bear to find and recover it.

The story of a World War II Navy nurse, POW, and Bronze Star recipient is a testament to grace under pressure and unconquered human spirit.

On the Proceedings Podcast this week, retired Navy Admiral Sandy Winnefeld talks about his new book and shares insights on the real TOPGUN and how decisions are made in the White House Situation Room.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with participants from the Talent Management DARE workshop at WEST 2023.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with participants from the Force Design DARE workshop at WEST 2023.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke share highlights of the March issue—the Naval Review issue.

Lieutenant Commander Anton Fischer created a lasting archive of vivid you-are-there imagery that captures the drama of the World War II in the Atlantic.

John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Virginia, shares the story of the destruction of a notorious Confederate commerce raider–turned blockade runner–turned privateer.

Just after CNO Admiral Gilday's keynote, Bill Hamblet interviews USNI News reporter Mallory Shelbourne about the highlights of his remarks and WEST 2023 overall.

Vice Admiral Bill Galinis, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, talks about efforts to improve readiness and better sustain the ships in the Navy and build, train, and retain a skilled workforce.

USNI News chief Sam LaGrone talks about big themes from WEST23.

The Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command discusses FD2030, EABO, and facing the pacing threat.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the February issue of Proceedings.

Commander Matt Wright, U.S. Navy, talks about his winning essay from the 2022 CNO Naval History Essay Contest. Commanger Wright's article can be found here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/january/just-time-production

VADM Roy Kitchener, U.S. Navy, Commander of Surface Forces, discusses training, readiness, manning, and retention strategies.

In the latest episode of the Proceedings Podcast Coast Guard Vice Commandant Admiral Steven D. Poulin discusses Coast Guard strategy, force structure, and manpower.

From his glory days as a star runner at the U.S. Naval Academy to his ultimate fate in the space shuttle Columbia, a tribute to Willie McCool. Host Eric Mills talks with author William J. Prom about his article in the latest issue of Naval History.

Host Bill Hamblet talks to Steve Rogers, Director of Marketing and Business Development at GE Marine, during this year's Surface Navy Association Symposium.

Peter F. Owen, the First Prize Winner in the 2022 CNO Naval History Essay Contest offers an illuminating look at the markedly versatile role played by Marine air power in the fight against Japan.

Bill Hamblet and Bill Bray review highlights from the January issue of Proceedings.

Commander Robert “Jake” Bebber, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant Commander Tyson B. Meadors, U.S. Navy, share why cyber defense is an essential part of the Great Power Competition.

Captain Sascha H. Rackwitz and Commander Mark W. Baumert, German Navy, discuss their article in the December issue of Proceedings.

Rear Admiral Doug Fears, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired), talks about Coast Guard missions, operations, and priorities—from counterdrug to emergency response to cutter deployments—and shares leadership lessons from his multiple command tours.

The Black Sea region in 1922 was a place of war and upheaval, not unlike the Black Sea region of 2022. It would fall unto the lot of a young U.S. naval officer to navigate those rocky political shoals. Join us on the Naval History Podcast as coauthors Elliot Carlson and Robert J. Hanyok discuss “Commander Ghormley’s Black Sea Challenge.”

Bill Hamblet and Bill Bray review highlights from the December issue of Proceedings.

The Honorable Randall Shriver, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs and Chairman of the Board of the Project 2049 Institute talks about China, Taiwan, growing friction in the Indo-Pacific, and what the United States and its allies can do to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Captain Michael A. Hanson, U.S. Marine Corps, joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss his article, "Lead from the Front? Not Always," from the November issue of Proceedings.

Retired Navy Captain Scott Mobley posits that the Navy functions best when the operational, technocratic, and strategic cultures in the service have equal influence.

Host Eric Mills discusses the making of the movie Devotion with Thomas Hudner III, son of the real-life hero depicted in the film.

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Julie Roland joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss her prize-winning essay for the Marine Corps Essay Contest.

Eighty years ago, in November 1942, the Allies struck back at the Axis powers with the launch of Operation Torch, the large-scale invasion of North Africa during World War II. Join us on the next edition of the Naval History podcast as Vincent P. O’Hara discusses the events of this historic operation, from the Morocco landings to the frenzied race for Tunisia.

Hosts Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the November issue.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Dustin Nicholson about his prize-winning essay.

Join us on the latest Naval History podcast as we chat with this year’s winners in the Professional Historian category of the CNO Naval History Essay Contest, Lieutenant Colonel Pete Owen, USMC (Retired), and historian Andrew Blackley.

We commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis with Michael Whitby, Senior Naval Historian with the Canadian Ministry of Defence, and the previously highly classified story of the “Cuban Crisis, Northern Vantage.” To read the article from today's episode, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/october/cuban-crisis-northern-vantage This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: www.usni.org/join.

In this episode, sponsored by Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Scott Spence, the Executive Director of Naval Integrated Solutions, talks to host Bill Hamblet about the SPY-6 radar and its deployment on Arleigh Burke-class Type III DDGs, Ford-class carriers, and amphibious ships.

Host Bill Hamblet provides some highlights from the October issue, and takes time to answer audience questions.

Host Bill Hamblet sits down with authors Trent Hone and Lieutenant Eric Vorm, U.S. Navy, to discuss their article 'Intellectual Readiness Is Vital to Sea Power,' the latest installment of the American Sea Power Project. To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/october/intellectual-readiness-vital-sea-power

Host Bill Hamblet sits down with Dr. Bilyana Lilly—author of Russian Information Warfare (Naval Institute Press, 2022)—to discuss Russian cyber disruption, disinformation, and Russia's ongoing information warfare campaign in Ukraine. For more information or to purchase Dr. Lilly's book, visit: https://www.usni.org/press/books/russian-information-warfare This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

Carrier air wings can further diplomacy in this era of great power competition. To read the article from this podcast, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/september/expeditionary-air-wing-diplomatic-role-peacetime

Ward Carroll joins host Bill Hamblet to reflect on his time with the Naval Institute, and what comes next.

Military historian and journalist Ed Offley, talking about his lifelong relationship with aircraft carriers, with a nostalgic look at the many carriers he served on during his 20-year Navy career. To view the video of this podcast, check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM9Fpnhle5w This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

F/A-18 pilot, Lieutenant Mark “Tugboat” Jbeilly, U.S. Navy, talks about how the naval aviation community can and must build human-machine trust and teamwork as it integrates unmanned air systems, powered by AI, into the carrier airwing of the future.

Admiral Bill “Shortney” Gortney, USN (Ret.), talks about naval aviation at the annual Tailhook Symposium in Reno, Nevada.

Benjamin Griffin, author of Reagan’s War Stories: A Cold War Presidency, talks about the late Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and his relationship with U.S. President Ronald Reagan. For more information on Ben's book, click here: usni.org/press/books/reagans-war-stories Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest content from the Proceedings Podcast, and more from the U.S. Naval Institute! This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

Adam Minakowski, Assistant Archivist in Special Collections & Archives at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Nimitz Library, delves into the bizarre case of a midshipman, his mother, suspicious goings-on, and the threat of wartime espionage, in “The Annapolis Spies of World War I.” To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/august/annapolis-spies-world-war-i This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

Captain Jim Fanell, U.S. Navy (Ret.)—noted expert on the Chinese Navy, former Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and frequent Proceedings contributor—will provide an in-depth briefing on the Chinese Navy, its operations, and shipbuilding programs. This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

For ships in port, fires are not only more likely, but also more challenging (as illustrated by the USS Bon­homme Richard (LHD-6) and USS Miami (SSN-755) fires). The Navy must build firefighting proficiency across every watch team. To read MK & Joel's article from the August issue, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/august/every-sailor-firefighter This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

Proceedings author Major General Gregg F. Martin, U.S. Army (Retired), discusses his journey back to himself, and what the military can do to help its members deal with mental health conditions. To read General Martin's article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/august/bipolar-general-what-can-we-learn Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest content from the Proceedings Podcast, and more from the U.S. Naval Institute! https://www.youtube.com/c/USNavalInstitute This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

Middle East expert and Naval Institute Press author Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein, US Navy, talks about Ayman al-Zawahiri and what his death means for U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

Host Eric Mills and author William Prom discuss how the introduction of screw steamers helped the U.S. Navy in battle against overseas slave traders. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/august/when-war-against-slave-trade-picked-steam This content is made possible by the members of the U.S. Naval Institute. For additional details about the Naval Institute, visit: https://www.usni.org/join

Commander Craig Allen Jr., U.S. Coast Guard, joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss his prize-winning essay. from the August Issue.

Host Eric Mills sits down with guest Edward J. Marolda to discuss the massive deployment of U.S. naval and air forces unleashed on North Vietnam in the summer of '72.

Host Bill Hamblet sits down with guests Hunter Stires and Dr. James Holmes to discuss The Maritime COIN Project, featured in the latest issue of Proceedings.

Lieutenant Commander Eric P. Seligman, U.S. Navy Reserve, and host Bill Hamblet discuss the importance of cyber warfare to both current and future conflict.

Author Ed Offley joins host Eric Mills to discuss U-701's last successful war patrol.

Host Bill Bray sits down with First Lieutenant David Alman, Alabama Air National Guard, to discuss his prize-winning essay in the June issue of Proceedings.

The latest Naval History edition of the Proceedings podcast commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, with acclaimed Midway historian Jonathan Parshall.

In this Naval History edition of the Proceedings podcast, as Sam Tangredi takes us back to the Middle Ages to explore a fascinating, and largely overlooked, topic: the role of maritime operations in the Great Crusades. Captain Tangredi will talk about “one of history’s first specialized amphibious assault ships.”

Major Brian Kerg, USMC, 2021 Proceedings Author of the Year, talks about his prize-winning Leadership Essay “Leading Through Defeat” in the April issue.

Retired Navy Admiral Harry Harris, former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea and PACOM Commander, discusses security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and across the broader Indo-Pacific region.

Host Eric Mills sits down with Andrew Blackley to discuss celebrated painter, influential nautical writer, Swedish-born immigrant Henry Reuterdahl. Reuterdahl's work immortalized—and helped improve—the U.S. fleet as it emerged onto the world stage. More here:https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/june/navys-artist-reform

Host Bill Hamblet sits down with Captain Gerard Roncolato, U.S. Navy (Retired), to discuss his latest contribution to the American Sea Power Project. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/may/character-war-constantly-changing

Mick Ryan, Royal Australian Army (Retired), talks about his new book "War Transformed: The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict" (Naval Institute Press, 2022). Ryan examines both the shifting character of war and its enduring nature. In doing so, he proposes important trends in warfare that will shape all aspects of human competition and conflict in the coming decades. More here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/war-transformed To watch this episode on our YouTube channel, visit:https://youtu.be/DPMzDTgR1v0

General Eric Smith, U.S. Marine Corps, discusses why the nation needs stand-in forces. His article is featured in the April issue of Proceedings. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/april/stand-forces-adapt-or-perish  To view this episode on our YouTube Channel, visit:https://youtu.be/TKSTmO1yeeM

Author Ann Todd talks about Elizebeth Friedman, who was a pioneering codebreaking genius who stood at the vanguard of her field through Prohibition and two world wars. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/april/mother-cryptology To view our YouTube interview with Ann Todd, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldPy6PIqhTE

Historian David Winkler reviews excerpts from the diary of a USS Langley crewman that chronicle the landmark first steps in U.S. aircraft carrier flight operations. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/april/witness-naval-aviation-history To view our YouTube interview with David Winkler, visit: https://youtu.be/VkxvnCXFsW8

Marine must fully embrace a light infantry repertoire, mind-set, and tactical playbook to remain relevant and lethal in the future fight. Major Zachary Schwartz joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss his article in the upcoming issue of Proceedings magazine. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/april/littoral-combat-teams-need-light-infantry-not-less For our YouTube recording of this episode, visit:https://youtu.be/cUCCdhJ7Gk0

Lieutenant Colonel James W. Hammond III, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired) reviews the highlights of Marine Corps operations in 2021. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/march/us-marine-corps-review For our YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/aqRGR5B5Qns

After serving in command on the U.S. Navy’s first ironclad, two Civil War heroes and 13 other officers formed a society that continues to shape the Sea Services today. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/april/worden-monitor-and-beyond For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/sX6rUu-Tq9M

Tom Mahnken talks about a strategy that takes advantage of the maritime geography surrounding China and uses a combination of inside and outside forces could deter or defeat Chinese aggression. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/february/maritime-strategy-deal-china For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/i56OdKCwymc

Shashi Kumar explains how the past year was unlike any in recent memory for commercial shipping. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/march/us-merchant-marine-and-world-maritime-review For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/8l_1B0U8P9Y

Author Bridge Colby discusses the subject of his book "The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict." For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/Sik4Zhi5KQ0

CNA's Michael Kofman discusses the latest developments around the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Putin's motives and goals, and what the conflict has already done to shift the world order. For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/m4uHZPFuI1o

Lieutenant Rachel Ault, U.S. Coast Guard, discusses how the Coast Guard needs better tools to effectively prevent and respond to the escalating cyber threat. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/february/coast-guard-needs-stronger-policy-prevent-maritime-cyber For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/B-4YkehvqE4

Retired Air Force General Larry Spencer, the first African-American Vice Chief of Staff, discusses his journey from the mean streets to the E-Ring, captured in his new book, "Dark Horse," from USNI Press.

Ed Offley discusses how - alerted to the imminent arrival of hostile U-boats along the U.S. East Coast in early January 1942, the U.S. Navy had enough warships at hand to thwart the German offensive — but instead chose to do nothing. Eighty years ago, a bloodbath ensued. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/february/drumbeat-mystery For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/zvC17lnlKWg

USNI News editor-in-chief Sam LaGrone reviews the news coming out of this week's Surface Navy Assoc. Convention in Washington, DC. For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/_DwFIyXjj28

Former SECNAV John Lehman discusses how the Navy recovered and rebuilt after the Vietnam War—a low point similar to the situation today. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/january/getting-back-top-how-rebuild-navy For the YouTube recording of this podcast, visit: https://youtu.be/v9MjLi2hdwo

Adm. James Stavridis talks about his new book, "A Sailor's Bookshelf," which highlights relevant works across genres. For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/6c1dLODHXfY

Corbin Williamson Impromptu U.S., British, and Australian naval exercises off Japan in 1947 yielded valuable training and interallied operating lessons that remain relevant to the present-day U.S. Navy. For more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/december/seizing-initiative-training For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/ciYoeLfYAbE

Retired Navy Captain Jim Ransom talks about why U.S. submarines performed so dismally in their defense of the Philippines during World War II. For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/pSa41znH2B0

Former DepSecDef Bob Work talks about how the a slavish devotion to forward presence has nearly broken the U.S. Navy. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/december/slavish-devotion-forward-presence-has-nearly-broken-us-navy

CAPT Roger Herbert, USN, retired SEAL, discusses how the moral world is complex, but a framework for deliberation can reduce the likelihood of missing essential moral considerations. For more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/may/moral-reasoning-seven-questions

Second Lieutenant Grant Willis, USAF, talks about the impact the ARA San Luis had on the British Royal Navy. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/october/enemy-below-ara-san-luis-war-patrol-during-1982

COL Tom Gordon, USMC (Ret.) reviews some of the lessons in his new book "Marine Maxims," just published by Naval Institute Press. More on the book here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/marine-maxims

The authors of the IW Essay contest winner discuss how thinking about naval intelligence skills in three distinct ways can help community leaders make better use of industry and academia in developing talent. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/october/new-typology-naval-intelligence-talent-development

Retired Marine Corps Col. Tom Greenwood discusses how the mission of the U.S. military might be better described as fighting and succeeding in the nation’s wars. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/october/elusive-quest-victory-war

John Cordle and Dennis Volpe discuss how the Navy should examine how it treats those who took the challenge of command and fell from grace—and how others could learn from their experience. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/july/they-are-not-broken-shower-shoes

Trent Hone talks about the five battles of Guadalcanal. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/october/guadalcanal-quintet

In a discussion about her award-winning essay, Britta Hale gives examples of how the key to harnessing innovation is strategic, interpersonal collaboration, starting with the history of the tank. More at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/july/escaping-innovation-bunker

Current Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard gives an update on what’s hot in the USCG and offer highlights of his tour to date and insights on Proceedings articles written by enlisted USCG authors.

Dr. Sally Paine talks about her article - part of the American Seapower Project - about her thesis that continental powers covet conquests; maritime powers compound wealth. Read the article here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/august/maritime-solutions-continental-conundrums

CDR Brian Boland, USCG, discusses how Alexander Hamilton sent forth a federally armed seagoing force to aid in the collection of revenue: The Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor to the Coast Guard. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/august/raise-revenue-and-unify-country

Collar Check Culture Impedes Progress! Paul takes time with Proceedings authors Corinne Zilnicki and Michael Amenti to discuss how culture, perceptions, attitudes, and other barriers constrain enlisted force utilization. To learn more check out https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/august/collar-check-culture-holds-us-back. And subscribe today to our To the Deckplates newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/usni/deckplates

Mark Folse talks about how, from the 1890s to the 1930s, a series of tropic-zone small wars molded the evolving doctrine of the U.S. Marine Corps. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/august/never-known-day-peace

Sam Lagrone, USNI News editor-in-chief, reviews the latest headlines from Sea, Air, Space with details on LCS, NGAD, FFG-62, and CVN-78.

Historian Jeff Harding explains how the bloodiest land battle ever fought on American soil and the decisive clash of the Civil War had a remarkable number of U.S. Navy connections. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/august/anchors-aweigh-gettysburg

Michael Knutzen discusses how gene-editing advances pose a serious threat. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/june/synthetic-bioweapons-are-coming

Historian Craig Symonds discusses how naval forces on both sides of the Civil War had a profound impact on America's bloodiest conflict. For more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/june/blockading-raiding-navies-civil-war

27 October 1962—the peak of the Cuban Missile Crisis—could be called the most dangerous day in human history. Thanks to a submariner, Armageddon likely was averted. Historian Doug Gilbert explains the details. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/june/black-saturday-declassified

Vince O'Hara discusses how the Red Navy was crucial to the success of the Soviet Union in World War II, something the history books tend to leave out. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/june/forgotten-victor

Retired U.S. Navy senior chief and former From the Deckplates columnist Jim Murphy takes time with Paul to discuss how enlisted involvement in the USNI forum has expanded, the struggles to build awareness of the reach of writing in the CPO Mess, and broader enlisted force, and his assessment of the forum today. Listeners can subscribe to the To the Deckplates Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/usni/deckplates

As competition with a rival great power increases, the Navy finds itself on the verge of having no small patrol craft. If the Mk VI was gone before we even knew her, LCDR Jordan Bradford talks about how it is time to ponder what a Mk VII design should entail. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/may/mk-vi-dead-long-live-mk-vii

Dr. Nick Lambert discusses his thesis that strategic purpose is not the same thing as operational necessities, a topic he addresses in an article that's part of the American Sea Power Project. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/april/what-navy

Chief Boatswain's Mate Phillip Null, USCG, discusses his submission that won third prize the General Prize Essay Contest that deals with the thesis that presence without authorization is not a deterrent. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/may/fallacy-presence

LCDR Evan Karlik discusses how algorithmic warfare will require an energetic focus on software updatability, not today’s overwhelming emphasis on ship types and totals. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/may/diving-platform-centric-mind-set

USCG Seaman Adam Lavigne identifies shortfalls in USCG Aviation Survival Technician candidate training and suggests a framework to improve their fitness and that of other USCG members.

Experiencing heart palpitations and chest pains, Captain Rob Francis convinced himself they were the result of medications he was taking or something he ate—until he was in full cardiac arrest. His message: Take care of yourself. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/march/warrior-spirit-fickle-heart

CDR "Heed" Scarbro, USN talks about how a crippling Japanese attack put the boat and her crew in peril, leaving them to fight for their sub and their lives. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/april/last-cruise-halibut

The Ilteris brothers, Captain Steve and Commander Mike, discuss how a 21st-century antisubmarine task group could bring the fleet a substantial increase in capability, operational flexibility, and lethality. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/april/resurrect-hunter-killer-group

Historian Andy Blackley talks about the naval defeat inflicted by Japan in the 1890s that left China with wounded pride that has influenced how that country is rebuilding its Navy today. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/april/enduring-legacy-war-jiawu

On the 60th anniversary of the operation, historian Norman Friedman talks about how the failed Bay of Pigs operation gave a black eye to the nascent Kennedy administration—and generated a perilous escalation of Cold War tensions.

China expert Zi "Mike" Yang explains how a military commander and political commissar serve side by side to achieve both military and political objectives aboard Chinese warships. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/march/chinas-dual-command-sea

ADM Charles Richard, USN, STRATCOM Commander, talks about the need to refocus on strategic deterrence in the wake of 20 years of the Pentagon focusing on asymmetric threats in the Middle East. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/february/forging-21st-century-strategic-deterrence

Master Chief Shane Gibbs and Chief Wayne Papalski discuss why their experiences during 2019 Hurricane Dorian relief efforts made them think that the helicopter sea combat (HSC) community is not ready to operate effectively and efficiently in a wartime environment.

Petty Officer Nicholas Harris builds upon his March "From the Deckplates" article and argues that the fleet's current approach to mission readiness is missing the critical element of "individual lethality."

Retired intel officer Mike Dahm talks about how China took lessons from Operation Desert Storm and remade itself with foreign technology to build a formidable joint military force with expeditionary ambitions. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/march/chinas-desert-storm-education

Proceedings author Robert Stuart, USNR (Ret.) discusses his experience as a young sailor stationed aboard an aircraft carrier, what he learned, and why naval professionals should be interested in their naval history and heritage. He also offers advice to new Chief Petty Officers. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/standing-ready-korea

CAPT Brian Taddiken, USN and LT Kirsten Krock, USN, discuss how 66 years ago one of the Navy’s most secretive communities began. Its members went by the code word SOSUS, which means “Sound Surveillance System.” A new front line in the Cold War, they had one mission: FIND SUBMARINES. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/february/66-years-undersea-surveillance

Former Acting SECNAV Thomas Modly talks about his tenure in the job with a focus on his firing of CAPT Crozier in the wake of the CVN 71 CO leaking a memo to the press about COVID concerns. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/february/lessons-learned-helm-department-navy

CDR B.J. Armstrong, USN discusses his most recent Naval History article about how, in a commandeered Confederate steamer, Robert Smalls piloted himself and other slaves to freedom and garnered the plaudits of a grateful Union Navy. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/february/hero

Ensign Evan Twarog and Lieutenant (J.G.) Cody Williamson, U.S. Coast Guard discuss how the Coast Guard’s newest icebreakers will need to balance national security, statutory, and scientific research missions while operating in one of the most operationally complex maritime regions of the world. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/polar-security-cutters-will-face-evolving-arctic

Proceedings author BMC (Ret.) Jeff Bayless offers solid guidance and advice for those considering pursuing a commission. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/so-you-want-be-officer

Historian Ed Marolda reviews the U.S. Navy's lessons learned during Desert Storm. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/february/weathering-storm

Paul Kingsbury hosts FORCMs James Osborne and Kevin Goodrich and dives into force COVID impacts, CPO Initiation, and changes to the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist program.

ADM James A. Winnefeld, USN (Ret.), former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reminisces about his first time on the Joint Staff at the outset of Desert Storm. What did those days teach him that he used on active duty after that? And what lessons should the U.S. military take from Desert Storm as we focus on the return to great power competition? More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/operation-desert-storm-30-years-later-my-view-joint-staff

LT Kyle Cregge discusses how to use enlisted sailors as warfare tactics instructors. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/unleash-enlisted-sailors-wtis

VADM Kitchener, CNSP ("The SWO Boss"), talks about new warfighting initiatives for the surface force. More: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/what-got-us-here-wont-get-us-there

Ward and Bill review the highlights of the first 199 episodes of the podcast and tee up soundbites from notable guests.

CDR Joel Holwitt discusses how CNO Zumwalt’s personnel policies and focus on sea control in the lean budget years of the 1970s can offer lessons to the present-day Navy.

Gen. David Berger, USMC, 38th Commandant, joins the podcast to talk about the Marine Corps might play an important role in ASW as the service refocuses on being a Fleet Marine Force. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/november/marines-will-help-fight-submarines

Three years following the Comprehensive Review, Retired Fleet Master Chief Paul Kingsbury picks up the discussion where Proceedings author John Cordle left off in his Dec 2019 blog piece titled, Manning Matters. Ward, Paul, John, and current USFF Fleet Master Chief, Rick O’Rawe discuss the causes and impacts of chronic shortfalls in fleet manning and offer some solutions.

Retired Fleet Master Chief Paul Kingsbury hosts Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker, current senior enlisted advisor for the Commander of the newly established U.S. Space Command to talk about current priorities and the importance of space as a warfare domain.

Secretary of the Navy Kenneth Braithwaite talks about how a deep understanding of history has influenced his career both in and out of uniform.

USNI News reporter Megan Eckstein talks about her recently published study that illustrates how the Navy's carrier force has been overworked and is currently struggling to maintain deployment schedules. More here: https://news.usni.org/2020/11/12/no-margin-left-overworked-carrier-force-struggles-to-maintain-deployments-after-decades-of-overuse

The authors of "The Craft of Wargaming," a new book from USNI Press, discuss how to run a successful wargame and how military leaders can avoid drawing the wrong conclusions from the results.

Petty Officer First Class Ashley Derenbecker discusses whether shipboard damage control training prepares crews for real life situations. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/october/final-battle-problem-turn-it-11

LTJG Artem Sherbinin explains why he believes the Navy's Optimized Fleet Response Plan could break the fleet and hurt retention. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/october/fleet-without-rudder

VADM Daryl Caudle talks about the U.S. Navy's current and future efforts to sustain the competitive edge in submarine warfare. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/october/sustaining-submarine-forces-competitive-edge

Naval analyst Norman Polmar discusses how the end of World War II might have unfolded in far worse fashion had Japan proceeded with its biological-warfare option. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/october/japans-deadliest-weapons

Trent Hone discusses how the U.S. Navy innovated to counter the unforeseen and shocking threat of Japanese kamikazes in the final year of World War II in the Pacific Theater. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/october/countering-kamikaze

LT Michael Pruitt recalls a situation where his overconfidence could have killed one of his sailors and, more broadly, what it reflects about the pitfalls of surface warfare culture. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/september/overconfidence-can-be-hazardous

Historian Vince O'Hara returns to the show to talk about his latest "Naval History" article dealing with the naval side of World War II, which he believes is the most important aspect of that war.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black discusses a wide range of issues facing the force now and in the future.

A conversation about the history of the iconic Herndon Monument climb at the Naval Academy with author Jim McNeal.

LCDR Steve Moffett talks about his article titled "How to Succeed in Flight School (by Really Trying)" in the Sept. Proceedings.

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant ADM Karl Schultz unveils the service's new Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fisheries strategy designed to protect regional food sources around the globe.

Chief Boatswain's Mate Phillip Null, USCG, talks about his award winning essay dealing with the need for more first aid training for Coast Guard crews.

Historian Paul Stillwell talks about the history of USS Missouri, the venue for the surrender of the Japanese on Sept. 2, 1945. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/october/fitting-place-end-war

LT Andrew Ray talks about his award-winning essay on the subject of using Coast Guard law enforcement detachments more effectively in the Indo-Pacific.

Dr. Kathy Sullivan talks about her life as an astronaut, scientist, agency chief, Navy reservist, and "deep sea tourist." The conversation includes her thoughts on climate change and the state of politics with respect to problem solving.

CMC Justin Gray talks about the costs of shore installations and how tight budgets and a changing culture are forcing leaders to re-think what the priorities are.

Naval historian Bill Prom talks about "the seventh frigate," a warship built as a payoff to Algiers - in essence America's first FMS transaction. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/august/seventh-frigate

Marine Corps historian Mark Folse talks about the two major prongs of MGEN John A. Lejeune's legacy from his time as Commandant of the Marine Corps.

LCDR Josh Portzer discusses his prize-winning essay about how Russia's unmanned nuclear torpedo can potentially upset the balance of power in the near future.

In the wake of the catastrophic fire aboard Bonhomme Richard, Master Chief Danielle Saunders and Petty Officer John Minor discuss how the Navy does damage control training.

Historian Skip Finley discusses his new book "Whaling Captains of Color" about the black Americans who pursued the hard road of the whaling industry to avoid slavery. More here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/whaling-captains-color

Retired ADM James Winnefeld, former VCJCS, talks about how the current geopolitical cycle could end with a major test of U.S. power and what should be done about it. Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/july/winter-coming

Historian Bruce Taylor discusses the "golden age of Ironclads" and how those ships created a revolution in naval warfare. Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/june/global-phenomenon

LCDR Desmond Walker makes recommendations about how the Navy can make real change toward better equality in the ranks in the wake of national chaos. Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/june/burden-black-naval-officer

Petty Officer Second Class Denesha Smith has a conversation about her perspective on how naval professionals can stay focused on success in the challenging environment of naval life, operations, and warfare.

Capt. Matt Galadyk, USMC talks about getting Marines to the beach using smaller, faster boats in addition to the current ARG/MEU construct.

CENTCOM Fleet Master Chief Jamie Herdel talks about what it's like to be in a high-visibility joint billet and reviews the latest events around the AOR.

Two minority service members - a USCG commander and a Navy chief - talk about their career experiences and recommendations for how the military can leverage this moment in American life to improve equality within the ranks. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/june/racial-tension-america-requires-intrusive-military-leadership

LT Audrey Talbot reviews 6 of her 7 "truths" behind how to succeed as a first-tour division officer. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/june/truth-6-swo-ensigns-must-understand-how-set-tone

MCPOCG Jason Vanderhaden reviews the events of 2019 and updates the latest issues and accomplishments of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Futurist August Cole talks about his new novel, "Burn-In" and how humans might use data and interface with robots in the future.

"Jethro" Bodine and "Bus" Snodgrass review 2019 as well as the latest updates surrounding Naval Aviation.

Writer Garth Ennis and artist P.J. Holden discuss the details of creating "The Stringbags," the latest graphic novel from Dead Reckoning (an imprint of Naval Institute Press).

Shashi Kumar talks about how 2019 went for the merchant marine and how the industry is dealing with the crises created by the current pandemic.

MCPOCG (Ret.) Vince Patton and FLTCM (Ret.) Raymond Kemp discuss the history of the black experience and integration in the naval service, the challenges that still exist today, and the importance of continuing this conversation. For reference: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1979/october/integration-navy-1941-1978

The team discusses the USNI annual meeting, the latest COVID-19 impacts on the fleet, and whether midshipmen should be able to get drafted to the NFL without any military obligation.

Historian RIchard Frank talks about "Tower of Skulls," his new book about the Asia-Pacific War between 1937-1942.

MAJ Brian Kerg, USMC discusses the matrix leaders sometimes have to navigate when doing right by subordinates and following orders aren't the same thing. Related article: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/april/dont-just-shut-and-row

Master Chief Mike Bemley talks about how to lead sailors with purpose and avoid the BCD ("blame, complain, and defend") mindset. More: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/april/relentless-chief

LCDR Andy Roscoe discusses his article about modifying the use of amphibs in line with new threats and improved capabilities. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/april/reimagine-argmeu-team

Law of the sea experts Cancian and Schwartz discuss the merits of bringing privateering back to the Navy's strategy in the face of potential peer conflict. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/april/unleash-privateers

Historian Andrew Roberts discusses the life and times of Winston Churchill, the subject of the new graphic novel from Dead Reckoning. More info here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/churchill-0

Discussion how Lieutenant (junior grade) Tom Richards saved the lives of several fellow SEALs in January 1971 at great risk to himself, but his award was downgraded. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/april/conspicuous-gallantry-under-fire

Winner of the 2017 Enlisted Prize essay contest, MCCS Hendrick Simoes, offers insights on how leaders can better use digital communication tools to enhance their leadership effectiveness. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2017/june/it-time-digital-deckplate-leadership

John Cordle talks about how a 27-section watchbill can reduce wear and tear on a crew during a maintenance availability.

Historian Vince O'Hara analyzes the Battle of Okinawa, the final "island hopping" campaign in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

NWC Prof. Pauline Shanks Kaurin discusses approaches to leadership and the conduct of war in light of recent events involving the White House and the previous SECNAV.

LCDR Alyssa Armstrong reviews the memorable sayings she learned from Baby Boomer generation COs. Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/february/ode-boomers-grumpy-millennial

MCPON Russ Smith calls-in from the Pentagon to give the latest on how the fleet is dealing with the coronavirus threat.

NWC Prof. Jim Holmes, author of the Proceedings "Strategy Matters" column, talks about the focus during a pandemic and beyond.

David Sears discusses Samuel Eliot Morison's 15-volume history of World War II. Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/april/sam-morisons-long-campaign

Retired Navy Dr. Jerry Mothershead discusses the coronavirus threat to the fleet and the nation at large.

The highlights of Day 2 of #WEST2020 live from the San Diego Convention Center.

Ward, Bill, and Paul review the action live from #WEST2020 in San Diego.

Petty Officer Ben Teitsort is joined by Reserve Force Master Chief Chris Kotz to talk about how the Navy can better use its reserves. Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/january/navy-must-better-use-its-reserve

VADM John Nowell, Chief of Naval Personnel, talks about the latest manpower initiatives to recruit and retain the right folks to man a 355-ship Navy.

D.M. Giangreco, author of "Hell to Pay," talks about the decision matrix military planners went through when trying to end the war in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

USNA Prof. Mark Folse analyzes the Battle of Iwo Jima with the editors of Naval History magazine.

Adventurer and retired Navy intel officer Victor Vescovo talks about his undersea missions to the bottom of the five oceans.

Retired Navy SEAL CAPT Dan'l Steward talks about applying the SEAL ethos to current events.

All the action live from the Naval Academy's Ship Selection Night including interviews with future SWO midshipmen, ship reps, and VADM Jim Kilby (N9).

Matt Brazil talks about "Chinese Communist Espionage," his new book from USNI Press. Theme song: "Take It Off the Top" by the Dixie Dregs. Used with permission of the artist (our good friend Steve Morse).

Naval historian Norman Polmar talks about the U.S. Navy's mission to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench on the 60th anniversary of the achievement.

CAPT Drew Carlson, CO of USS Zumwalt, talks about maintaining colregs proficiency and the future of DDG 1000.

VADM Richard Brown, Commander Surface Forces, talks about the state of the SWO community and the path to 355 ships.

Force Master Chiefs Osborne and Goodrich talk about how the fallout of the CR and the path to a 355-ship Navy is affecting the enlisted side of the house.

Fleet Master Chief Paul Kingsbury talks about refocusing the chiefs' role for the next war, which could likely be against a peer adversary.

Capt. "Drano" Malandrino talks about how Topgun was formed by comparing and contrasting the cultures of the F-4 Phantom and F-8 Crusader communities in the late '60s.

The authors of "Middle East 101," a new release from USNI Press, explain the history of Islam and America's military misadventures in the region.

Sgt. Daniel Hill and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Easton discuss what the "Every Marine a Rifleman" motto actually means and whether that ethos is a problem in the fleet.

LCDR Jeff Vandenengel applies the lessons of the Falkland War to the current threat posed by the Chinese in the Western Pacific.

An Army-Navy game preview with Navy football head coach Ken Niumatalolo and quarterback MIDN 1/C Malcolm Perry.

CDR Brendan Stickles talks about Jack Lucas, a hero of the Battle of Iwo Jima, and whether America still has the ability to make such warfighters today. Read more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/december/economics-american-hero-0

Retired Master Chief Ken Falke talks about treating mental health as a leadership issue. Read his article here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/struggle-well-new-approach-mental-health-and-suicide

Maj. Brian Kerg, USMC, talks about aligning the Commandant's planning guidance and the Navy's strategic vision. Related article: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/november/what-does-navy-need-marine-corps

VADM Cutler Dawson talks about his life at sea and as CEO of NFCU. Shop for his new book, "From the Sea to the C-Suite," at https://www.usni.org/press/books/sea-c-suite.

COL Sean Mulvaney, MC, USA (Ret.) talks about his revolutionary treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/november/ptsd-treat-epidemic-our-ranks

Rich Frank reveals the mystery behind "the world wonders," the second-most famous message from the War in the Pacific. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/october/world-wonders

Our panel of naval history experts breaks down the Battle of Leyte Gulf on its 75th anniversary. Read more: https://www.usni.org/press/books/battle-leyte-gulf-75 https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/october/navys-aerial-arsenal-leyte-gulf https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/october/gambier-bays-final-hours https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2009/october/leyte-gulf-pacific-wars-greatest-battle

CDR Joel Holwitt discusses the sub-on-sub lessons of the Cold War and remembers World War 2 hero Slade Cutter. Read more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/october/sub-vs-sub-asw-lessons-cold-war https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/october/confidence-his-team

The Proceedings Podcasts hosts review the history of the Naval Institute on the occasion of the organization's 146th anniversary.

ADM Jamie Foggo, USN, Commander of Joint Forces Command Naples, and U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, stops by the studio to talk NATO, Russia, Africa, Fourth Battle, and Third Offset.

MCPOCG Jason Vanderhaden talks about his career and the issues facing the Coast Guard today.

Air Force Col. Mike Pietrucha discusses the trap of believing that technology like simulators will make aircrews completely combat-ready. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/we-were-well-trained-once-and-young

Gen. John Kelly, USMC (Ret.), talks about his time on active duty, as Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and White House Chief of Staff.

Live from Tailhook 2019, LCDRs Renato A. DePaolis II and Andrew R. Ginnetti continue the conversation around how to fix the way the Navy manages people to create a warfighting culture. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/modern-force-what-happened-talent-management Theme song: "Space Eyes" by @drivinncryin

Live from Tailhook 2019, CDR "Pops" Papaioanu, CO of TOPGUN, talks about the school's impact on the fleet over the last 50 years. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/topguns-impact Podcast theme: "Space Eyes" by Drivin 'N Cryin. Follow them at @drivinncryin.

LCDR Renato DePaolis offers a better way to evaluate personnel to prioritize warfighting and ensure the right folks wind up in positions of authority. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/modern-force-what-happened-talent-management

Live from Tailhook, LCDR "Heed" Scarbro talks how junior officers are the foundation of TOPGUN's culture of excellence. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/junior-officers-topguns-foundation

Live from Tailhook 2019, CAPT "Proton" McLaughlin talks about his two tours at TOPGUN, as a JO and CO. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/september/junior-officers-topguns-foundation

Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Martin describes how sailors get trapped in a culture of cutting corners when doing maintenance. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/july/improving-maintenance-culture-retain-sailors Theme song: "Space Eyes" by Drivin' N' Cryin

Dr. Alan Zimm talks about the Battle of the River Plate and Commander Fuchida's costly decision at Pearl Harbor. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2016/december/commander-fuchidas-decision and https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/august/battle-badly-fought

Dr. Jonathan Ward talks about the influence of seapower upon China and how the U.S. is reacting. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/influence-seapower-upon-china

Dr. Sal Mercogliano talks about how the U.S. has fallen behind in the commercial aspects of sea power. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/be-modern-maritime-power

A discussion about how boot camp has changed to create the sailors needed for today's fleet environment. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/july/warrior-toughness-making-mind-body-soul-connection and https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/every-sailor-damage-controlman

2nd Lt. James Winnefeld discusses his idea to employ the LCS in support of MARSOC and other USMC units. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/call-blue-green-cavalry

Coast Guard Commander Craig Allen talks about challenges with national security cutter connectivity. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/connectivity-maketh-cutter

CDR "Bus" Snodgrass talks about being a Topgun instructor and his retention recommendations to the Navy.

ADM Jim Stavridis talks about his Navy career and longtime involvement in the Naval Institute as he ends his tenure as Chairman of the Board.

VADM Ted Carter, USNA Superintendent, reflects on his long career as an aviator and leader.

"Ghost Fleet" co-author August Cole teams with DoD expert Wendy Anderson to talk about how the role of SECDEF will evolve as information flows faster in combat. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/secretary-hyperwar-optempo-machine-speed

A discussion about Clarence J. Tibado, a sailor and artist who painted some of World War II's most significant battles after living through them as a member of the crew of the USS Pensacola's (CA-24). Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/august/grey-ghosts-artist

The creators of the Thank You for Your Service podcast talk about the state of the civilian-military divide.

A filmmaker, a historian, and a World War 2 torpedo bomber crewman talk about Carrier Air Group 11, "the Heroes of the Hornet." Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/august/tale-eleven

USNI News Editor-in-Chief Sam LaGrone talks about Iran, Baltops, FFG(X), and other current events.

Military cardiologist Col John G. Sotos discusses how the current PRT doesn't reflect the physical needs of today's fight. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/physical-fitness-programs-dont-fit-todays-fight

Lt.Col. Colin Smith talks about using corvette carriers to solve the U.S. Navy's capability gap in the littorals with the renewal of great power competition. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/corvette-carriers-new-littoral-warfare-strategy

Battle of Midway expert Jon Parshall takes another look at how the battle unfolded and events the day after that ended one submariner skipper's career. Read more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2007/june/ignoring-lessons-defeat https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/june/double-turn-misfortune

Vince O'Hara explores how D-Day might have happened in 1943 instead of 1944. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/june/d-day-year-too-late

A Coast Guard couple explains why SOUTHCOM should be headed by a Coast Guard admiral. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/coast-guard-should-helm-southcom

The Proceedings staff discusses what it's like to fly with the Blue Angels, this year's "controversial" Herndon climb during USNA's commissioning week, and what's coming up in future issues of the magazine.

CDR "Jethro" Bodine reviews the state of Naval Aviation platform-by-platform and offers in-depth perspective on each one. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/may/us-naval-aviation-and-weapons-year-review

The producers of "Scramble the Seawolves" explain the inspiration behind their documentary about a squadron of Hueys that provided close air support for the riverines in Vietnam. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/june/i-am-sailor-and-seawolf

MCPON Russ Smith talks about the latest issues around the fleet.

Legendary naval strategist Peter Swartz talks about his career and offers advice for the next generation of military planners. Read an interview with CAPT Swartz in the May issue of Proceedings at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/may/naval-strategist-speaks

LCDR Alison Maruca talks about her challenges with being both a Naval Officer and a mom, and how her issues aren't just a female sailor problem. Read her article in Proceedings at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/april/child-care-fleet-problem

VADM Mat Winter, PEO-JSF, talks in-depth about the F-35 program, past and present.

CAPT Tal Manvel gives his opinion of the Navy's recent decision to not to refuel CVN-75. Read his article at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/march/refuel-truman-its-law

The midshipmen leaders of NAFAC talk foreign affairs and their outlook as they're about to enter the fleet. Learn more about NAFAC: https://www.usna.edu/NAFAC/index.php

Maj. B.A. Friedman, USMCR, talks about where we need to up our amphibious warfare game, including getting the Army involved again. Read Major Friedman's article in the April issue of Proceedings: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/april/ensuring-access-maritime-world

CMC Bill Houlihan talks about how chiefs need to earn back the trust of their sailors. Read more in his post on the USNI Blog: https://blog.usni.org/posts/2019/03/22/message-to-the-mess-earn-back-the-sailors-trust

Renowned graphic novelist Garth Ennis talks about "The Night Witches," published by Dead Reckoning, the Naval Institute Press graphic novel imprint. Learn more about and order "The Night Witches": https://www.deadreckoning.org/book/the-night-witches/

Magnus Nordenman poses 5 questions NATO must answer in the North Atlantic. Read his March Proceedings article on USNI.org: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/march/five-questions-nato-must-answer-north-atlantic

A debate about whether IW is best positioned as support or a warfare specialty.

Master Chief Scott Kelly and retired CAPT John Cordle talk about the maintenance lessons learned from the FITZGERALD and McCAIN mishaps and where the fleet is now as a result. Read Captain Cordle's February 2019 Proceedings article at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/february/captain-get-some-sleep

ET2 Patrick Fisher, who penned two controversial op-eds for "Navy Times" in recent years, offers his thoughts on whether the Navy is actually taking action on issues flagged after the collisions-at-sea during the summer of 2017. Read his op-eds at https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/10/29/op-ed-dear-vcno-fix-the-chiefs-mess-and-listen-more-to-junior-sailors/ and https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/01/09/opinion-dont-ignore-bad-policy-and-the-indolent-chiefs-mess/

Bill, Paul, and Ward review the highlights of Day 3 of WEST 2019.

Bill, Paul, and Ward review the highlights of WEST 2019 Day 2 live from the San Diego Convention Center.

Bill, Paul, and Ward review the highlights of USNI/AFCEA WEST Day 1 live from San Diego.

CDR Wolf Melbourne talks about how Naval Intelligence needs to take better advantage of tech and big data. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/december/naval-intelligences-lost-decade

Capt. Trip Barber talks about how the Navy needs to design the fleet for 2030 and beyond. Read Captain Barber's "Proceedings" article at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/january/redesign-fleet

Author Scott Mobley talks about his new book, "Progressives in Navy Blue," which deals with the revolution in critical thought in the officer ranks in the late 1800s. Buy the book at https://www.usni.org/press/books/progressives-navy-blue

The "Top Guns" of the surface Navy explain how they train the fleet for the high-end fights of the future.

Naval expert Bryan McGrath discusses his blog post about arming amphibious ships under the doctrine of "distributed lethality." Read his piece on the USNI Blog: https://blog.usni.org/posts/2018/12/14/increase-fleet-lethality-by-arming-the-amphibs

Retired VADM Barry McCullough talks about the future of the Surface Navy as a preview to this year's SNA convention.

LCDR Jason FIte talks about history's role in making warfighters and Hughes' "six cornerstones" of naval tactics. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/december/study-past-win-today

Maj. Rafiel Deon Warfield, USMC, talks about how the Corps needs to create a better screening system for choosing who trains foreign militaries. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/december/every-marine-not-advisor

CAPT Sharif Calfee talks about creating an autonomous program office to fast-track good ideas into fleet capability. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/december/navy-needs-autonomy-project-office

USNI Blog columnist "The Salty Millennial" reveals his true identity and talks about the state of generational tension in the Navy today. Read his posts on the USNI Blog: https://blog.usni.org/author/the-salty-millennialgmail-com

BGEN Bill Bowers, USMC and Dr. Chris Yung talk about China's desire to have amphibious warfare capability. Read more in Proceedings: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/november/china-has-learned-value-amphibious-operations

Afshin Molavi, Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, talks about China and "the new Silk Road" and the defense implications surrounding it. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/october/new-silk-road-runs-through-uae