The Proceedings Podcast

Retired Navy Captain Brent Sadler discusses his latest book, "U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century" and his vision for competing with Russia and China.

Author David A. Smith reviews the life of Commodore George Dewey and his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War.

Captain Jim Fanell, U.S. Navy (Ret.)—noted expert on the Chinese Navy, former Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and frequent Proceedings contributor—provides an update on the Chinese Navy, its operations, and shipbuilding programs. More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/may/china-growing-and-going-sea Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest content fr...

Author Eric Wertheim shares highlights from his review from the May issue of Proceedings.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the latest issue of Proceedings.

Retired Navy Capt. Jeff Kline, Naval Postgraduate School Professor of Practice talks with host Bill Hamblet about his contribution to the American Sea Power Project.

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the tragic loss of the USS Thresher (SSN-593). We spoke with Retired Navy Captain Jim Bryant, and Naval Engineer Steve Walsh about the causes of the Thresher loss and changes made to safety regulations.

During the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Chip Reid, a correspondent for NBC News, spent nearly six weeks embedded with the 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (“3/5”). Here, he recounts the incident that gave these Marines their initial taste of hostile fire in the war.

The failure of the Allies’ ABDA Command in the early months of the Pacific war should help guide the United States and its present-day allies in confronting the Chinese challenge.

Rear Admiral Brad Andros, U.S. Navy, who led the operation to recover the Chinese spy balloon, talks about the operation and the sailors and capabilities brought to bear to find and recover it.

The story of a World War II Navy nurse, POW, and Bronze Star recipient is a testament to grace under pressure and unconquered human spirit.

On the Proceedings Podcast this week, retired Navy Admiral Sandy Winnefeld talks about his new book and shares insights on the real TOPGUN and how decisions are made in the White House Situation Room.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with participants from the Talent Management DARE workshop at WEST 2023.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with participants from the Force Design DARE workshop at WEST 2023.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke share highlights of the March issue—the Naval Review issue.

Lieutenant Commander Anton Fischer created a lasting archive of vivid you-are-there imagery that captures the drama of the World War II in the Atlantic.

John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Virginia, shares the story of the destruction of a notorious Confederate commerce raider–turned blockade runner–turned privateer.

Just after CNO Admiral Gilday's keynote, Bill Hamblet interviews USNI News reporter Mallory Shelbourne about the highlights of his remarks and WEST 2023 overall.

Vice Admiral Bill Galinis, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, talks about efforts to improve readiness and better sustain the ships in the Navy and build, train, and retain a skilled workforce.

USNI News chief Sam LaGrone talks about big themes from WEST23.

The Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command discusses FD2030, EABO, and facing the pacing threat.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the February issue of Proceedings.

Commander Matt Wright, U.S. Navy, talks about his winning essay from the 2022 CNO Naval History Essay Contest. Commanger Wright's article can be found here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/january/just-time-production

VADM Roy Kitchener, U.S. Navy, Commander of Surface Forces, discusses training, readiness, manning, and retention strategies.

In the latest episode of the Proceedings Podcast Coast Guard Vice Commandant Admiral Steven D. Poulin discusses Coast Guard strategy, force structure, and manpower.