The Proceedings Podcast

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.

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, 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

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

Dr. Jonathan Ward talks about the influence of seapower upon China and how the U.S. is reacting. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/influence-seapower-upon-china

Dr. Sal Mercogliano talks about how the U.S. has fallen behind in the commercial aspects of sea power. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/be-modern-maritime-power

A discussion about how boot camp has changed to create the sailors needed for today's fleet environment. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/july/warrior-toughness-making-mind-body-soul-connection and https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/every-sailor-damage-controlman

2nd Lt. James Winnefeld discusses his idea to employ the LCS in support of MARSOC and other USMC units. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/call-blue-green-cavalry

Coast Guard Commander Craig Allen talks about challenges with national security cutter connectivity. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/august/connectivity-maketh-cutter

CDR "Bus" Snodgrass talks about being a Topgun instructor and his retention recommendations to the Navy.

ADM Jim Stavridis talks about his Navy career and longtime involvement in the Naval Institute as he ends his tenure as Chairman of the Board.

VADM Ted Carter, USNA Superintendent, reflects on his long career as an aviator and leader.

"Ghost Fleet" co-author August Cole teams with DoD expert Wendy Anderson to talk about how the role of SECDEF will evolve as information flows faster in combat. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/secretary-hyperwar-optempo-machine-speed

A discussion about Clarence J. Tibado, a sailor and artist who painted some of World War II's most significant battles after living through them as a member of the crew of the USS Pensacola's (CA-24). Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/august/grey-ghosts-artist

The creators of the Thank You for Your Service podcast talk about the state of the civilian-military divide.

A filmmaker, a historian, and a World War 2 torpedo bomber crewman talk about Carrier Air Group 11, "the Heroes of the Hornet." Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/august/tale-eleven

USNI News Editor-in-Chief Sam LaGrone talks about Iran, Baltops, FFG(X), and other current events.

Military cardiologist Col John G. Sotos discusses how the current PRT doesn't reflect the physical needs of today's fight. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/physical-fitness-programs-dont-fit-todays-fight

Lt.Col. Colin Smith talks about using corvette carriers to solve the U.S. Navy's capability gap in the littorals with the renewal of great power competition. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/corvette-carriers-new-littoral-warfare-strategy

Battle of Midway expert Jon Parshall takes another look at how the battle unfolded and events the day after that ended one submariner skipper's career. Read more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2007/june/ignoring-lessons-defeat https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/june/double-turn-misfortune

Vince O'Hara explores how D-Day might have happened in 1943 instead of 1944. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/june/d-day-year-too-late

A Coast Guard couple explains why SOUTHCOM should be headed by a Coast Guard admiral. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/june/coast-guard-should-helm-southcom

The Proceedings staff discusses what it's like to fly with the Blue Angels, this year's "controversial" Herndon climb during USNA's commissioning week, and what's coming up in future issues of the magazine.

CDR "Jethro" Bodine reviews the state of Naval Aviation platform-by-platform and offers in-depth perspective on each one. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/may/us-naval-aviation-and-weapons-year-review

The producers of "Scramble the Seawolves" explain the inspiration behind their documentary about a squadron of Hueys that provided close air support for the riverines in Vietnam. Read more at https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/june/i-am-sailor-and-seawolf

MCPON Russ Smith talks about the latest issues around the fleet.

Legendary naval strategist Peter Swartz talks about his career and offers advice for the next generation of military planners. Read an interview with CAPT Swartz in the May issue of Proceedings at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/may/naval-strategist-speaks

LCDR Alison Maruca talks about her challenges with being both a Naval Officer and a mom, and how her issues aren't just a female sailor problem. Read her article in Proceedings at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/april/child-care-fleet-problem

VADM Mat Winter, PEO-JSF, talks in-depth about the F-35 program, past and present.

CAPT Tal Manvel gives his opinion of the Navy's recent decision to not to refuel CVN-75. Read his article at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/march/refuel-truman-its-law

The midshipmen leaders of NAFAC talk foreign affairs and their outlook as they're about to enter the fleet. Learn more about NAFAC: https://www.usna.edu/NAFAC/index.php

Maj. B.A. Friedman, USMCR, talks about where we need to up our amphibious warfare game, including getting the Army involved again. Read Major Friedman's article in the April issue of Proceedings: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/april/ensuring-access-maritime-world

CMC Bill Houlihan talks about how chiefs need to earn back the trust of their sailors. Read more in his post on the USNI Blog: https://blog.usni.org/posts/2019/03/22/message-to-the-mess-earn-back-the-sailors-trust

Renowned graphic novelist Garth Ennis talks about "The Night Witches," published by Dead Reckoning, the Naval Institute Press graphic novel imprint. Learn more about and order "The Night Witches": https://www.deadreckoning.org/book/the-night-witches/

Magnus Nordenman poses 5 questions NATO must answer in the North Atlantic. Read his March Proceedings article on USNI.org: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/march/five-questions-nato-must-answer-north-atlantic

A debate about whether IW is best positioned as support or a warfare specialty.