The Proceedings Podcast

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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