The Proceedings Podcast
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The Naval Institute is a private, not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security. Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well.
Episodios 500
EP. 519: Beneath the Surface: U.S.-China Naval Rivalry
The Chair and Co-Chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission talk with host Bill Hamblet about the commission’s soon-to-be-released annual report and the state of play in the undersea …
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The Chair and Co-Chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission talk with host Bill Hamblet about the commission’s soon-to-be-released annual report and the state of play in the undersea domain, Chinese shipbuilding, and China’s economy.Sir Walter Raleigh’s Lost Manuscript on Sea Power
Host Emily Abdow sits down with Captain Sam Tangredi, U.S. Navy (Retired), to discuss Sir Walter Raleigh’s lost manuscript, The Art of Warre by Sea, including what experiences might have inspired Raleigh to …
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Host Emily Abdow sits down with Captain Sam Tangredi, U.S. Navy (Retired), to discuss Sir Walter Raleigh’s lost manuscript, The Art of Warre by Sea, including what experiences might have inspired Raleigh to write about sea power.EP. 518: Navigating the Global Shipping Business
Martin Kröeger, the President of the German Shipowners Association, talks with host Bill Hamblet about how the Hormuz crisis, dark fleets, and other security concerns are affecting the global shipping industry.
EP. 517: Avoid the Zombie OODA Loop
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Naval Postgraduate School Professor Tom Hamrick about his October Proceedings article on ways the military can avoid being lured into complacency by AI.
EP. 516: USNI News Update with Sam LaGrone
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Sam LaGrone about the latest news from the fleet.
Cruising a Region in Transition: The Persian Gulf in 1972
In 1972, the destroyer USS William R. Rush (DD-714) deployed to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf at a moment of profound change. Britain was withdrawing from its traditional role in the region, new nations …
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In 1972, the destroyer USS William R. Rush (DD-714) deployed to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf at a moment of profound change. Britain was withdrawing from its traditional role in the region, new nations were emerging, the Soviet Union was expanding its naval presence, and political unrest was simmering from Iran to the Horn of Africa. Joseph Melton was a young Navy lieutenant (junior grade) aboard the Rush, serving as the ship’s combat information center and intelligence officer. In this episode, he looks back on a deployment that took the destroyer from Bahrain and Iran to Pakistan, Ethiopia, and the waters off Yemen—and the signs of instability the crew encountered along the way. More than 50 years later, many of those same waterways remain at the center of global competition and conflict. Melton joins the Naval History Podcast to discuss what the Rush witnessed in 1972 and how a seemingly routine Cold War deployment offers a revealing window into the Middle East and Indian Ocean of today.EP. 515: Victory Through Airpower: General Chuck Horner and Operation Desert Storm
Host Bill Hamblet talks with John Andreas Olsen, the author of the new book about General Horner and the 1991 air campaign that defeated the Iraqi military.
How the Capture of Cuban Fishing Boats Changed U.S. Law
Host Emily Abdow sits down with Charles Robbins to discuss his article "The Capture of the Paquete Habana," the story of how the U.S. Navy's seizure of Cuban fishing boats in 1898 led to a landmark Supreme …
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Host Emily Abdow sits down with Charles Robbins to discuss his article "The Capture of the Paquete Habana," the story of how the U.S. Navy's seizure of Cuban fishing boats in 1898 led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling still cited today.EP. 514: School Is In Session: Epic Fury’s Lessons for the PLA
China will study the U.S. military campaign against Iran intently, but there are also opportunities for the Pentagon.
EP. 513: Building Combat Power through the Coast Guard
Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Keith Blevins, winner of the first and third prizes in our 2026 Coast Guard Essay Contest, talks about Mare Island Shipyard, National Security Cutters, and the Navy’s Future …
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Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Keith Blevins, winner of the first and third prizes in our 2026 Coast Guard Essay Contest, talks about Mare Island Shipyard, National Security Cutters, and the Navy’s Future Frigate Program.9/11: The Marine Helicopter Missions Few Remember
On September 11, 2001, as smoke rose from the Pentagon, U.S. Marine Corps Major Daniel P. Creighton and the Marines of HMX-1 were called into action. Twenty-five years later, Creighton, now a retired lieutenant …
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On September 11, 2001, as smoke rose from the Pentagon, U.S. Marine Corps Major Daniel P. Creighton and the Marines of HMX-1 were called into action. Twenty-five years later, Creighton, now a retired lieutenant colonel, shares his firsthand account of flying a CH-53E Super Stallion into the Washington airspace with Emily Abdow, host of the Naval History podcast. He also reflects on HMX-1’s extraordinary response that day, including the Marine One mission that returned President George W. Bush safely to the White House. In this special 25th-anniversary conversation, the U.S. Naval Institute remembers those lost on 9/11 and preserves the stories of the Marines who answered the call during one of the darkest days in American history.Making Mayday: Cold War History Meets Hollywood
Go behind the scenes of Mayday with writer-director-producer duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. They join Naval History podcast host Emily Abdow to discuss the Cold War history behind the film, the …
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Go behind the scenes of Mayday with writer-director-producer duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. They join Naval History podcast host Emily Abdow to discuss the Cold War history behind the film, the inspiration for its story, and how they transformed one of history’s most dangerous eras into a Hollywood adventure comedy. Mayday is now streaming on Apple TV.EP. 512: Behind Every Sortie: The Air Boss on Naval Aviation Maintenance
Host Bill Hamblet is joined by the Air Boss—Vice Admiral Doug Verissimo, Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific. As the U.S. Navy’s top aviator, Verissimo is in charge of keeping …
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Host Bill Hamblet is joined by the Air Boss—Vice Admiral Doug Verissimo, Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific. As the U.S. Navy’s top aviator, Verissimo is in charge of keeping the Navy’s carriers and aircraft combat ready. Join us as they discuss maintenance challenges at a time of unprecedented demand. #Tailhook26 #Hook26 #NavalAviationThe Eagle: From a Nazi Ship to America’s Tall Ship
Host Emily Abdow talks with Will Sofrin about the history of Coast Guard cutter Eagle—from her origins as a Nazi training ship to her second life as America's tall ship, including diplomatic missions, milestone …
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Host Emily Abdow talks with Will Sofrin about the history of Coast Guard cutter Eagle—from her origins as a Nazi training ship to her second life as America's tall ship, including diplomatic missions, milestone anniversaries, and visits from celebrities.EP. 511: Iran War Redux: How Does This Thing End?
As the conflict stretches into its sixth month, Vice Admiral John Miller, U.S. Navy (Ret.), joins us to assess reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacts on global maritime security, and how the conflict should end.
A Legacy Under Sail: Celebrating SAIL250 with Captain Kristopher Ensley, U.S. Coast Guard
Host Emily Abdow sits down with Capt. Kristopher Ensley, commanding officer of USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), and Cadet First Class Finley Rauscher to explore the Eagle's remarkable history, the timeless value of sail …
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Host Emily Abdow sits down with Capt. Kristopher Ensley, commanding officer of USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), and Cadet First Class Finley Rauscher to explore the Eagle's remarkable history, the timeless value of sail training, and the unforgettable experience of participating in SAIL250 events up and down the East Coast. Discover how a ship built nearly a century ago continues to prepare the Coast Guard's future leaders while serving as one of America's most recognizable maritime ambassadors.EP. 510: News Update—Navy Budget, Shipbuilding, and Operation Epic Fury
Bill Hamblet, Sam LaGrone, and Brian O’Rourke talk about the Navy’s budget, shipbuilding, Operation Epic Fury, and recruiting and retention.
EP. 509: Razor's Edge: New Shaving Policy Could Cost the Navy Sailors
Host Bill Hamblet interviews John Cordle about the Navy's new shaving policy and its potential impact on sailors affected by pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). They discuss the medical condition, readiness …
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Host Bill Hamblet interviews John Cordle about the Navy's new shaving policy and its potential impact on sailors affected by pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). They discuss the medical condition, readiness, retention, leadership, and whether changes to grooming standards could unintentionally affect recruiting, careers, and the fleet's overall effectiveness.EP. 508: Lessons from F-35 Accidents and Naval Aviation Safety
Host Bill Hamblet sits down with Captain Robert Niewoehner, U.S. Navy (Retired), and Jefferson D. Grubb, head of the Operations Research Division at the Naval Safety Command, to examine lessons from recent F-35 …
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Host Bill Hamblet sits down with Captain Robert Niewoehner, U.S. Navy (Retired), and Jefferson D. Grubb, head of the Operations Research Division at the Naval Safety Command, to examine lessons from recent F-35 mishaps, the evolution of naval aviation safety, and how institutional learning can help build a safer, stronger fleet.EP. 507: Navy Manpower and the Future of the Force with the Hon. Ben Kohlmann, ASN M&RA
Host Bill Hamblet talks with the Honorable Ben Kohlmann, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, about the future of the fleet.
Patriots for Hire? The Privateers of 1776
During the American Revolution, privateers prowled the Atlantic in search of British prizes—serving the Patriot cause while generating enormous profits for their investors. This episode explores the story of …
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During the American Revolution, privateers prowled the Atlantic in search of British prizes—serving the Patriot cause while generating enormous profits for their investors. This episode explores the story of the privateer Oliver Cromwell, Captain Joseph Lee, and the high-risk business of Revolutionary War privateering. Was it a fight for independence, a business opportunity, or both?Naval History Podcast: Requiem for a Flyer
Host Emily Abdow talks with five-term congressman and award-winning author Robert Mrazek about the life and writings of Bill Evans, the youngest pilot of the ill-fated Torpedo Squadron 8 at the Battle of Midway.
EP. 506: The Stoic Anchor: Resilience, Readiness, and the Future of Naval Leadership
A new voluntary program at the U.S. Naval Academy is using Stoic philosophy to help midshipmen build resilience, moral clarity, and inner discipline during Plebe Summer. In this episode, we discuss how ancient …
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A new voluntary program at the U.S. Naval Academy is using Stoic philosophy to help midshipmen build resilience, moral clarity, and inner discipline during Plebe Summer. In this episode, we discuss how ancient ideas from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and Vice Admiral James Stockdale are being applied to modern military leadership—and why spiritual readiness may need to evolve for an increasingly diverse and less religious force.Naval History podcast: Midway's Unsung Hero: The Long Fight to Honor Codebreaker Joe Rochefort
Host Emily Abdow talks to author Ed Offley about his article on the quest to award the unsung codebreaking hero of the Battle of Midway, Commander Joe Rochefort, the Distinguished Service Medal.
EP. 505: When “Figure It Out” Becomes Bad Leadership
For generations, "A Message to Garcia" has been used to celebrate initiative and getting the job done. But Captain Jonathan Corbin, U.S. Marine Corps, argues that “figure it out” leadership can go too far. This …
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For generations, "A Message to Garcia" has been used to celebrate initiative and getting the job done. But Captain Jonathan Corbin, U.S. Marine Corps, argues that “figure it out” leadership can go too far. This episode explores why true decentralized command requires clear intent, useful context, and a culture where smart questions are encouraged—not punished.Naval History Podcast: Find the Captain
Host Emily Abdow talks to Dr. Howard Fuller about his search for the wreckage of the Royal Navy ironclad HMS Captain and the historical circumstances that led to her capsizing in 1870.
EP. 504: Why Wargames Get Cyber Wrong
In this episode, Lieutenant Mary Racicot, U.S. Navy, joins the Proceedings Podcast to discuss why joint wargames may be training commanders to misunderstand cyber operations. Too often, exercises either leave …
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In this episode, Lieutenant Mary Racicot, U.S. Navy, joins the Proceedings Podcast to discuss why joint wargames may be training commanders to misunderstand cyber operations. Too often, exercises either leave cyber out entirely or treat cyber effects as instant, reliable tools that can be “sprinkled on” a plan.EP. 503: Shipbuilding as a Public Utility?
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Joshua Tallis, a research program director at the Center for Naval Analyses, about his article in the latest issue of Proceedings.
NH Podcast: Making of the Mobile Riverine Force Documentary
The Mobile Riverine Force became one of the most unique—and highly decorated—joint Army-Navy fighting forces of the Vietnam War, conducting operations deep in the Mekong Delta. Hear from Jeff and Shannon …
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The Mobile Riverine Force became one of the most unique—and highly decorated—joint Army-Navy fighting forces of the Vietnam War, conducting operations deep in the Mekong Delta. Hear from Jeff and Shannon Arballo, the husband-and-wife team behind The Mobile Riverine Force documentary, on the latest podcast.EP. 502: Global Shipping Update with Sal Mercogliano
Bill Hamblet talks with “What’s Going On With Shipping?” host Sal Mercogliano about the Strait of Hormuz, global shipping impacts, and commercial shipbuilding.
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