The Naval Institute is a private, not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security. Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Servi ...
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EP. 400: The Melting Point: An Interview with Former CENTCOM Commander General McKenzie, USMC
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Host Bill Hamblet interviews former CENTCOM Commander General Frank McKenzie Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press.For more information on "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century," visit: www.usni.org/press/books/melting-pointBy U.S. Naval Institute
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Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the June issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 398: Operation Neptune: Liberating Europe
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Host Eric Mills and author Ed Offley discuss Operation Neptune, the most epic undertaking in the annals of amphibious warfare that unleashed a tidal wave of manpower onto France’s shores that marked the beginning of the end for the Third Reich.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 397: Another Historic Year for the PLA Navy
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Retired Navy Captain Jim Fanell—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 PLA Navy and their operations.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the May issue, and preview the June issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Host Eric Mills talks with author David Winkler about his new book on the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier the USS Langley.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 394: Solve Amphibious Shipping Shortfall with ESDs and ESBs
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Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Marine Corps Major Carl Forsling about developing a more capable and versatile fleet with ESDs and ESBs.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 393: Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape: Lt. Charles Klusmann's Story
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 392: Maintaining Maritime Security: An Interview with VADM Peter Gautier
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP 391: A Conversation with Royal Canadian Navy Commander VADM Topshee
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Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, about the future of the fleet and global operations.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 390: George Galdorisi on How to Excel at Writing
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Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Captain George Galdorisi about his writing career, his latest book, and tips for aspiring writers.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 389: Littoral Combat Ships: How the Navy is Employing Them
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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.…
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Sam LaGrone and Bill Hamblet discuss the latest news from the Sea Services, and the new member-exclusive news offering from USNI News.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 387: From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Author Nicholas Lambert about his latest book, "The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power."By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 385: When Deterrence Fails Warfighting Becomes Supreme
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 384: USS Monitor: A New Look at an Old Icon
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 383: You Need the Army to Upgun Sea Power in the IndoPacific
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Bill Hamblet talks with General Charles Flynn and Lieutenant Colonel Tim Devine about the skills the Army can bring to the fight.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 382: Battle of Flamborough Head: Forgotten Stories
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Author and archaeologist Trevor Brigham talks with Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about two forgotten accounts of the Battle of Flamborough Head.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 381: USVs Don't Comply with Collision Regulations
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Author Andrew Blackley talks to Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about his prize-winning essay for the CNO Naval History Contest.By U.S. Naval Institute
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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VADM Brendan McLane, Commander, Naval Surface Forces talks readiness, manning, Red Sea operations, and directed energy weapons with host Bill Hamblet.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 377: Tighten the Belt & Cut the Roads
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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain Tom Clarity about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Seapower Project.By U.S. Naval Institute
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 375: Refit Surface Ship Repair Culture
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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Holman Agard about the need for an organized, motivated, and accountable repair community.By U.S. Naval Institute
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 372: Questioning the Carrier—Opportunities for Fleet Design in the U.S. Navy
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 371: Delivering Destruction—Interviewing Author Chris K. Hemler
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 370: Entering Phase III of the American Sea Power Project
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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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/By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 368: Maneuver Warfare Is Just Operational Art
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Bill Hamblet talks to Marine Corps Major Christopher Denzel about his article in the November issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 367: Logistics 2030: Foraging Is Not Going to Cut It
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 365: Cohesion Is a Warfighting Advantage
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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy ensigns Nicholas J. Romanow and Madison Sargeant about their prize-winning essay from the June issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 364—Fortunate Victory: Operation Urgent Fury
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Eric Mills talks with Ed Offley about his article on the invasion of Grenada and the legend of a payphone call for air support.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 363: Counterinsurgency to the Shores of Tripoli
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"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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Lieutenant Commanders Andrea Howard and Emma McCarthy, U.S. Navy, discuss deckplate culture as two of the first females in the submarine community.By U.S. Naval Institute
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EP. 361: Explosive Ordnance Disposal: A Small Navy Community Punching Above Its Weight
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Host Bill Hamblet talks with LCDR 'Mikey' Golankiewicz about service in the EOD community, and her experience in the Chinese spy balloon recovery mission.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 360: Fifteen Founders
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 359: Air Denial Lessons from Ukraine
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 358: Major General Martin on the Importance of Mental Health Advocacy
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 357: Redesign the SWO Junior Officer Pipeline
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Revamping the JO training pipeline could increase surface warfare officer retention and expertise.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 356: Management Makes Warfighting Possible
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Host Bill Hamblet and U.S. Navy Commander DeVere Crooks discuss the importance of maintaining the readiness of a globally mobile warfighting team.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 355: Honda Point Remembered
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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.us…
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 354: Tailhook '23 Day 3—RADM Doug Verissimo, U.S. Navy
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Former Blue Angel, aircraft carrier commanding officer, and now Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, talks about opportunities and challenges in the Navy.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 353: Tailhook '23 Day 2—Conversation with the Air Boss
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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Ken Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces, (aka "Air Boss") about naval aviation readiness and pilot production.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 352: Tailhook '23 Day 1 with CDR "Dragon" Findlay
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Host Bill Hamblet talks to Commander Kristen "Dragon" Findlay, US Navy, Commanding Officer VFA-122 and President of the Tailhook Association.By U.S. Naval Institute
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Proceedings Podcast EP. 351: USCG Pacific Area Commander on Maritime Governance
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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.By U.S. Naval Institute
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