The Proceedings Podcast

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: Mave...

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.