The Proceedings Podcast

The Marine Corps must redefine how it deters enemy forces.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Lieutenant Seth C. Breen about his recent CIMSEC article on SWO tactical qualifications and his article "The Nimitz Way Still Applies" published last year in Proceedings.

Host Bill Hamblet explores the strategic value of non-nuclear submarines in strengthening the U.S. Navy’s undersea fleet with Lieutenant Commanders Jim Halsell and Jordan Spector, as they discuss their articles in the October issue of Proceedings.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Commander Gregory B. Cotten and retired Captain Gard Clark about their article on submarine rescue in the October issue of Proceedings.

In this special Navy 250th Birthday episode, host Eric Mills interviews Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler, USN (Ret.) to explore how the U.S. Navy and the nation have grown together over 250 years — from the Revolution’s wooden ships to today’s global fleet defending freedom across the seas.

Upgunned variants of NSCs and FRCs could help Navy readiness.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Warren about his article in the August issue of Proceedings.

Host Bill Hamblet interviews members of the Tailhook Board including CDR Kristin ‘Dragon’ Findlay, Lieutenant Commander Mark 'Tugboat' Jbeily, Lieutenant Commander “DT” Johnson, and Lt. Mary Cate Scully, about Hook '25 and updates on naval aviation.

Host Bill Hamblet is joined by the Air Boss—Vice Admiral Daniel Cheever, Commander of Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific. As the U.S. Navy’s top aviator, he leads the men and women who keep naval aviation at the forefront of our nation’s defense. Join us as he shares his insights, leadership, and vision for the future of naval air power.

Host Bill Hamblet and Eleanor Garcia discuss her August Proceedings article on the global challenges of illegal fishing.

Eric Mills talks with historian and author John Parshall about his latest article on WWII's Pacific campaign in the August issue of Naval History.

Eric Mills talks with maritime archaeologist James P. Delgado about the groundbreaking discovery of the U.S. carrier sunk at the Battle of Midway and a wealth of new details.

In this episode, host Bill Hamblet interviews CDR Frank Weisser, a two-time ‪Blue Angels pilot who was deployed in combat three separate times. Frank shares insights from his book Lead Solo—published by the Naval Institute Press—reflecting on leadership, risk, and resilience drawn from his elite aviation career—including his unforgettable experience as lead pilot in the iconic movie "Top Gun: Maverick."

Bill Hamblet and frequent Proceedings contributor Eric Wertheim to explore the critical lessons we can learn from our allies—and our competitors—when it comes to modern shipbuilding strategy, capacity, and innovation.

Host Bill Hamblet and Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonels Brian Kerg and Bobby Fowler untangle the confusion between SIF and MLRs. To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2025/july/mlr-stand-force

Host Eric Mills talks with Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Quentin Zimmer about his article on Iran-Iraq War that bled into the maritime sphere in the 1980's. To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history/2025/june/tanker-war

Bill Hamblet talks with author Ward Carroll about the latest book in the Punk series—Punk's Force—just released by the Naval Institute Press. For more on Ward's latest book, visit: https://www.usni.org/press/books/punks-force

Bill Hamblet talks with USNI News editor Sam LaGrone about updates on the Congressional budget, the air strikes in Iran, and more. For the latest coverage from USNI News, visit: https://news.usni.org/

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet weapons systems officer and TOPGUN graduate Graham Scarbro talks with host Bill Hamblet about the Israeli and U.S. airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program.

In a grueling 82-day struggle, naval aviators, naval surface forces, and amphibious combat units unleashed a “Typhoon of Steel” in the ultimate battle against an entrenched, determined foe. Eric Mills talks with author Chris K. Hemler about his article in the June issue of Naval History.

Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Navy Reserve Lieutenant Jeong Soo “Gary” Kim about his latest article for Proceedings.

Bill Hamblet talks with Royal Navy Vice Admiral Mike Utley, Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) about challenges in the maritime environment of the Euro-Atlantic, and the importance of maintaining alliances and mission focus in an ever changing geopolitical landscape.

In 2024, China’s PLAN unveiled many firsts in production and operations. Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Captain James E. Fanell, U.S. Navy, about his latest article for Proceedings.

Fifty years ago, as Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, the U.S. Navy carried out an epic evacuation of American personnel and South Vietnamese refugees. In this Naval History edition of The Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with author Ed Offley about his latest article.

To protect the strategically vital Baltic Sea, NATO must adopt a fully integrated strategy that combines resilience and deterrence. Host Bill Hamblet interviews Commander Stefan Lundqvist, Royal Swedish Navy, and Julian Pawlak about their article in the May issue.

Leaving command-and-control forces at home will enable them to operate effectively with the least risk and lowest logistics requirements. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Michael Holdridge about his article in the April issue of Proceedings.

Maneuver warfare is a philosophy aimed squarely at the enemy’s morale, trust, and will. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Aric Ramsey about his article in the April issue of Proceedings.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press: The Admiral's Bookshelf, a compilation of his top 25 books for leadership and valuable life lessons.

A commemoration of Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Navy officers and sailors who walked him through Richmond in April 1865. Host Eric Mills and Archivist Dr. Samuel Limneos from the Naval History and Heritage Command discuss his article in the April issue of Naval History magazine.

The submarine factor proved a key determinant in the outcome of the Battle of Gallipoli. Eric Mills talks with U.S. Air Force Captain Grant T. Willis about his recent article in Naval History.

Naval aviation and aircraft carriers remain indispensable elements of the 21st-century military. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Matt Wright about his article in the March issue of Proceedings.

Host Bill Hamblet discusses submarine construction with Rear Admiral Todd Weeks, Program Executive Officer for Strategic Submarines, after a tour of construction facilities for U.S. submarines.

Bill Hamblet talks with Martin J. Bollinger about his recent article on Shipbuilding in the February issue of Proceedings.

Retired Navy Captain Robert C. Rubel talks with Bill Hamblet about the geographical implications of naval strategy and global security.

The fleet of the future must be designed, procured, and supported with a process that harmonizes three distinct product streams—software, systems, and structures. Former CNO John Richardson discusses his recent Proceedings article with Bill Hamblet.

In this Naval History edition of the Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with Dr. James P. Delgado—Senior Vice President and Exploration Sector Leader for SEARCH, maritime archaeologist, historian, and author—about the discovery of the wreck of USS Stewart.

Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Joe Baggett about what sailors can expect from Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC).

In February 2022, the USS Essex sailed from Hawaii to California using only celestial navigation methods. Bill Bray interviews Walter O’Donnell and Caroline Stanton Chlaupek, the navigation team that tested their own proof-of-concept for navigating with a total loss of integrated electronic navigation equipment.

The father of the nuclear Navy’s well-known connection with the 39th President was multifaceted, ranging from sagely mentorship to a certain camaraderie. Eric Mills talks with historian Glenn Robins about his article in the latest issue of Naval History.

Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke talk with Andrea K. Orlowski, deputy director of Engineering at the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command, about her latest article for Proceedings.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss top stories from 2024 and preview what's to come in 2025.

Seventy years ago, the seeds of discord were sown in the South China Sea—and the Seventh Fleet helped stave off the escalation to a full-scale shooting war. In this Naval History episode of the Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with Navy Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler about his article in the December issue of Naval History.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with author Frank K. Sobchak, author of "Training for Victory: U.S. Special Forces Advisory Operations from El Salvador to Afghanistan," published by the Naval Institute Press.

Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, Commander of Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic, and Allied Submarine Command, talks with host Bill Hamblet about the status of the submarine force.

Host Eric Mills talks with Edward Marolda about his latest article for Naval History magazine.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Dilan Swift about his prize-winning article from the Marine Corps Essay Contest.

The struggle for sea control throughout Spain’s bitter civil war involved other European powers and led to many naval historical “firsts” in the years leading up to World War II. Eric Mills talks with author Leonard Heinz about his article in the latest issue of Naval History magazine.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Army Major Austin T. Schwartz about his prize-winning article in the Marine Corps essay contest.

The first two Marine aviators had uniquely different careers that embodied the two central characteristics of Marine Corps aviation. Retired Marine Corps Major Fred H. Allison shares their story with host Eric Mills.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Joel Holwitt about the films that taught him important leadership lessons that can be applied in the shipyard.