The Proceedings Podcast

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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