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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.
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United States
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Government
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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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.usni.org/
Episodes
EP. 453: The Tanker War
7/5/2025
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
Duration:00:23:11
EP. 452: Punk's Force: Interviewing Ward Carroll
7/3/2025
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
Duration:00:33:02
EP. 451: USNI News Update with Sam LaGrone
7/3/2025
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/
Duration:00:31:02
EP. 450 A Quicklook Analysis of Israeli and U.S. Airstrikes in Iran
6/26/2025
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.
Duration:00:40:41
EP: 449: Typhoon of Steel: The Triumph of American Naval Power at Okinawa
6/25/2025
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.
Duration:00:32:00
EP. 448: Lessons from Japan and South Korea’s Submarine Builders
6/18/2025
Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Navy Reserve Lieutenant Jeong Soo “Gary” Kim about his latest article for Proceedings.
Duration:00:35:10
EP. 447: Interview with VADM Mike Utley, Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command
6/13/2025
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.
Duration:00:44:41
EP. 446: The PLA Navy Comes of Age—Big Decks and More
5/30/2025
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.
Duration:00:44:12
EP. 445: Bravery in Chaos: Operation Frequent Wind
5/27/2025
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.
Duration:00:38:18
EP. 444: Managing Maritime (In)Security on NATO’s Northern Flank
5/13/2025
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.
Duration:00:37:36
EP. 443: Home Station C2 Will Help Win Future Wars
5/8/2025
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.
Duration:00:31:59
EP. 442: Maneuver Warfare is More Than Rapid Movement
5/5/2025
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.
Duration:00:51:01
EP. 441: The Admiral's Bookshelf
4/30/2025
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.
Duration:00:31:56
EP. 440: Lincoln's Forgotten Walk
4/25/2025
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.
Duration:00:48:16
EP. 439: Disaster at the Dardanelles
4/17/2025
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.
Duration:00:43:28
EP. 438: Naval Aviation Year in Review
4/3/2025
Naval aviation and aircraft carriers remain indispensable elements of the 21st-century military. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Matt Wright about his article in the March issue of Proceedings.
Duration:00:35:34
EP. 437: Inside Submarine Construction with RDML Weeks
3/26/2025
Host Bill Hamblet discusses submarine construction with Rear Admiral Todd Weeks, Program Executive Officer for Strategic Submarines, after a tour of construction facilities for U.S. submarines.
Duration:00:25:30
EP. 436: Shareholder Interests Are At Odds with Navy Needs
3/17/2025
Bill Hamblet talks with Martin J. Bollinger about his recent article on Shipbuilding in the February issue of Proceedings.
Duration:00:39:24
EP. 435: Slicing and Dicing the Mercator Projection
3/15/2025
Retired Navy Captain Robert C. Rubel talks with Bill Hamblet about the geographical implications of naval strategy and global security.
Duration:00:43:39
EP 433: Ghost Ship of the Pacific
3/2/2025
In this Naval History edition of the Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with Dr. James P. Delgado—Senior Vice President and Exploration Sector Leader for SEARCH, maritime archaeologist, historian, and author—about the discovery of the wreck of USS Stewart.
Duration:00:52:30