Episodes
Retired Navy Captain Jim Fanell—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 PLA Navy and their operations.
Published 06/03/24
Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the May issue, and preview the June issue of Proceedings.
Published 06/03/24
Host Eric Mills talks with author David Winkler about his new book on the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier the USS Langley.
Published 06/03/24
Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Marine Corps Major Carl Forsling about developing a more capable and versatile fleet with ESDs and ESBs.
Published 05/06/24
Lieutenant Charles Klusmann was shot down over Laos sixty years ago. After escaping from his POW camp, he endured a grueling trek through the jungles to freedom. Author Ed Marolda shares his story.
Published 05/06/24
Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Peter Gautier about the Key Bridge incident, the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and managing the complex global mission set of the Coast Guard.
Published 05/01/24
Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, about the future of the fleet and global operations.
Published 04/17/24
Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Captain George Galdorisi about his writing career, his latest book, and tips for aspiring writers.
Published 04/12/24
Bill Hamblet talks with Rear Admiral Ted LeClair, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Director, Task Force Littoral Combat Ship; Captain Marc Crawford, Commander, LCS Squadron One; and Captain Mark Haney, Commander, LCS Squadron Two, about the current LCS program and plans for the future.
Published 04/12/24
Sam LaGrone and Bill Hamblet discuss the latest news from the Sea Services, and the new member-exclusive news offering from USNI News.
Published 04/12/24
Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills interviews Retired Navy Commander Randy Goguen on her book, "From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets: A Century of Women in the U.S. Navy," from the Naval Institute Press.
Published 03/28/24
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Author Nicholas Lambert about his latest book, "The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power."
Published 03/22/24
U.S. Marine Corps Major Ryan Ratcliffe joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss the prize-winning essay he co-wrote with Douglas Bryant for the CNO Naval History Essay Contest—Rising Historian category.
Published 03/21/24
The world is well familiar with the iconic design of the ironclad USS Monitor—but compelling evidence suggests that the images of her in battle are not correct. Author Francis DuCoin discusses his research with host Eric Mills.
Published 03/21/24
Bill Hamblet talks with General Charles Flynn and Lieutenant Colonel Tim Devine about the skills the Army can bring to the fight.
Published 03/01/24
Author and archaeologist Trevor Brigham talks with Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about two forgotten accounts of the Battle of Flamborough Head.
Published 03/01/24
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Coast Guard Lieutenant (junior grade) Brennan Suffern about unmanned surface vessels and his recent article in the February issue of Proceedings.
Published 02/15/24
Author Andrew Blackley talks to Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about his prize-winning essay for the CNO Naval History Contest.
Published 02/12/24
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain KC Chhipwadia and Commander Alison Maruca from U.S. Naval Forces Japan about Reserve operations, manning, and warfighting readiness in the Pacific.
Published 02/08/24
VADM Brendan McLane, Commander, Naval Surface Forces talks readiness, manning, Red Sea operations, and directed energy weapons with host Bill Hamblet.
Published 02/07/24
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain Tom Clarity about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Seapower Project.
Published 02/06/24
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Admiral Scott Swift, former commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Sea Power Project.
Published 01/26/24
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Holman Agard about the need for an organized, motivated, and accountable repair community.
Published 01/10/24
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Commander Anthony LaVopa about the article he recently co-authored for Phase III of the American Sea Power Project.
Published 12/29/23
Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills interviews author David Sears on his new book "Duel in the Deep: The Hunters, The Hunted, and a High Seas Fight to the Finish," from the Naval Institute Press.
Published 12/29/23