Award Spotlight: Storytelling at Sea — The Making of Sea of Valor
Continuing the Conversation: a Great Books podcast by St. John’s College
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Show Notes
In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, the Surface Navy Association podcast, host LT Scott Harris, USN, Secretary of the SNA Monterey Chapter, speaks with SCPO Thomas Christie, USN, Intelligence Specialist and recipient of the 2025 SNA Video Award. Christie discusses the inspiration and creative process behind Sea of Valor, a music video highlighting the sailors and mission of USS Howard (DDG 83).
The conversation explores Christie’s long-standing interest in video editing, his experience capturing the daily work of forward-deployed sailors, and how emerging technologies—including AI-generated music—helped shape the final production. The episode also reflects on the historical legacy of destroyer sailors, the importance of storytelling in recognizing the work of the Surface Force, and the operational realities of ships forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific.
This discussion highlights how creative media can capture the professionalism, teamwork, and dedication of the Surface Warfare community while showcasing the people and missions that define today’s Surface Navy.
Host:
LT Scott Harris, USN
Secretary, SNA Monterey Chapter
Guest:
SCPO Thomas Christie, USN
Intelligence Specialist
2025 SNA Video Award Winner