Podcasts about military sealift command

When COVID-19 hit, Mike Taylor, hospital ship joint task director at the Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Navy, didn't just respond; he and his team innovated. At Nutanix .NEXT, Taylor joined us to discuss how he is leveraging telepresence technology and extending wireless networks to transform the way medical care is delivered, proving that technology isn't just a tool, it's a lifeline. From hyper-converged infrastructure to zero trust, Taylor is leading the charge in modernizing maritime medical operations. His approach isn't just about upgrading systems; it's about creating resilient, secure platforms that can serve humanity in the most challenging conditions. With an eye on emerging technologies like AI and a commitment to cautious implementation, he's showing how tech can be a powerful ally in humanitarian missions.

USNS Matthew Perry arrives in the river this morningToday we have a Military Sealift Command cargo ship headed to Portland to the shipyard at Swan Island for repairs and maintenance. We'll learn a little today about this interesting military vessel.

Meet Eric Hadley, a leader who turned his passion for service into action. From earning his Eagle Scout rank, serving with the Military Sealift Command and US Coast Guard, Eric's career spans global humanitarian missions and leadership in the oil industry. Now as the founder and CEO of Got Your Six Coffee Co., he is fueling support for veterans and first responders one cup at a time.

Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke talk with Andrea K. Orlowski, deputy director of Engineering at the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, about her latest article for Proceedings.

The USNS Guadalupe on the river Today we have a USNS ship heading downriver, a not uncommon sight here on the Columbia. That offers a great opportunity to talk about the MIlitary Sealift Command, what they do, how they differ from regular Navy ships and a bit about today's vessel in paticular, the USNS Guadalupe.

USNS Washington Chambers enters the river today An unusual vessel arrives in the river today: The USNS Washington Chambers. She's a cargo ship that is a member of the Navy's Military Sealift Command fleet, and she's headed for the shipyard at Swan Island. She's been involved in some unique military exercises at sea recently - we'll talk about that too. And a correction to Tuesday's podcast about the disabled ship that was towed to Rainier after losing power downriver from the Astoria Megler Bridge: that incident happened on Christmas Eve, and the ship was towed upriver on Christmas Day. Apologies for the error; I've corrected the podcast.

In this episode we give our predictions for the big election and our thoughts on the campaigns!! *this is not an endorsement of either candidate, thoughts are our own*If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment!Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/supportGiuseppe Niosi is an aspiring public servant. He ran for the at large seat in the DC City Council in 2022 and is looking to use his experience to either help another candidate's campaign or run again himself.As a midshipman in the US Merchant Marine Academy, he spent over two years at sea, passed all of his self-paced sea projects, and graduated in 2015 with a BS in Marine Engineering, a US Coast Guard Engineering License, and a commission as an officer in the US Navy Reserves. He participates as an active member in the Strategic Sealift Officer Force. For three more years, he gained leadership experience while sailing around the globe on the USNS Richard E. Byrd, a Military Sealift Command ship, before moving on as a project engineer contractor for NAVSEA in the LCS division. Afterward, Giuseppe moved into a managerial position that required less travel and brought him back home to the place he loves, Washington, DC. While maintaining a good work ethic, he has also completed several active-duty tours as a reserve officer, both domestic and abroad.______________________Follow us!@worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr@worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7BzmSpotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTGAnchor - http://bit.ly/3qGeaH7YouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL#democrats #trump #republican #kamalaharris #president #constitution #washingtondc #vote #election #government #senate #congress #supremecourt #localrepresentation #localpolitics #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #newpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #newshow #worldxppodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldxppodcast/support

We are excited to share this Special Edition COBT focused on the impact of the recent dockworkers' strike and its implications for the energy sector. As we send this out, you may have heard the strike has been suspended. It was and is a fascinating situation… and wait until you meet who we found to discuss the issues.   We were lucky enough to connect with Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano, Associate Professor of History at Campbell University. In addition to his role at Campbell, Dr. Mercogliano also serves as an Adjunct Professor with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Dr. Mercogliano has an extensive background in shipping and maritime history, having previously served as a merchant mariner with the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command. He holds a Ph.D. in Military and Naval History from the University of Alabama and is also the host of “What is Going on With Shipping?” We were thrilled to hear Sal's unique insights on the dockworkers' strike and on the shipping world overall. One strong takeaway we had from the conversation with Sal is that shipping will be getting more expensive over the next decade for a number of reasons. Sal first provides key background for understanding why the strike happened, differences between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) on the West Coast and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) on the East and Gulf Coast, and recent contract history for the ILWU and ILA. We discuss the post-COVID surge in profits for container liners and how it has been a key driver for the ILA's push for wage increases, the ILA's concerns with automation, fearing job losses similar to what the ILWU experienced on the West Coast after automation was introduced, and the broader resurgence of unions' power post-COVID across different industries. Sal shares his perspectives on the ILA's leadership and influence, the potential economic impact of prolonged strikes (had the strike continued or if it resumes January 15), the effects on energy and refined product transportation, and rising shipping costs due to new fuel regulations, aging fleets, limited shipyard capacity, and longer lead times for shipbuilding. We also explore the evolving global shipping market, government involvement in strikes, global shipping's critical role in the world economy, the cyclical nature of trade trends, the importance of maintaining open maritime routes for continued global trade, and much more. It was an absolutely fascinating discussion. After we hung up with Sal, we stumbled on many other issues to explore with Sal in the future (like the dark fleet that transports Russian oil for example). As you'll hear in the discussion, we reference our COBT episode with Captain John Konrad, CEO of gCaptain. The episode is linked here. Mike Bradley kicked us off with a quick update on two current events: the East & Gulf Coast longshoremen's strike and the escalating Middle East conflict. On the longshoremen strike front, he noted that equity markets haven't been overly concerned that this strike would extend beyond the weekend, but if it does, then equity markets will begin to dial in some equity risk premium early next week. Regarding crude oil, he highlighted that WTI price spiked ~$4/bbl (to ~$74/bbl) on Thursday after President Biden was asked by a reporter whether he would support Israel striking Iran's oil facilities and Biden responded that they're discussing it. Oil markets are beginning to dial in some modest risk premium due to uncertainty of whether Israel will attack Iranian nuclear sites and/or key Iranian crude oil export terminals & refineries. He also noted that a key reason for the current oil price spike was a hedge fund trading squeeze brought on by an extremely bearish crude oil trading setup. He ended by noting that oil traders are beginning to focus on the December 1st OPEC meeting and whethe

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Damage to the US Navy's fleet oiler supporting the Abraham Lincoln Carrier strike group in US Central Command has focused attention on the Military Sealift Command's ability to meet the fleet's needs. Marine shipping experts Sal Mercogliano and John Konrad are back with us for a deep dive. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

The USNS Henry J Kaiser heads downriver Posting this podcast the night before so folks can see her heading downriver Friday morning from Vancouver. We'll talk about the USNS Henry J Kaiser heading downriver from Vancouver and out to sea. She's a Military Sealift Command ship, a replenishment oiler. A tyoe of ship that's like a sea-going fuel station. She's got equipment on board that allows her to fuel other ships at sea. She also carries supplies like food and parts. Just the thing for supplying an active duty Navy ship that doesn't have time to head to port

Interesting vessel on the river today: the USNS Eagleview This morning around 7 am, the USNS Eagleview leaves the shipyard at Swan Island heading downriver and out to sea, probably passing Astoria around 1 pm. She's a USNS vessel - that means Military Sealift Command, but she's smaller in size than most of the MSC ships we see here, but she fills big shoes in her support role as an "auxiliary general ocean surveillance ship." These vessels are primarily designed for oceanographic research and surveillance operations, particularly in support of the U.S. Navy's anti-submarine warfare efforts. Her civilian crew is comprised of professional mariners and scientists.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…US Navy surface force issues were front and center at the recent Surface Navy Association waterfront event in San Diego. SNA executive director Chris Bushnell is here with some of his impressions. And the US Navy's Military Sealift Command is planning to cut up to 17 ships to ease a manning crisis. Sam LaGrone of USNI News, who broke the story, will join us.

During the Pandemic, the Biden Harris administration decimated the US military by ordering Navy troops who did not want to receive the COVID vaccine to take it or be expelled. It not only destroyed morale, they lost important personnel and officers in the tens of thousands. Today the US Naval Institute is saying that “Military Sealift Command has drafted a plan to remove the crews from 17 Navy support ships due to a lack of qualified mariners to operate the vessels across the Navy.” Where did all the people go? They were Obamatized. This election has almost nothing to do with Kamala Harris, and everything to do with Barack Obama and his coming Communist agenda. On this episode of the NTEB Prophecy News Podcast, Barack Obama is clearly ‘large and in-charge' of the Democrat Party, and having spent the last 3.5 years controlling America through Joe Biden, Obama is planning on controlling America for the next 4 years through Kamala Harris. Everything the Democrats accuse Donald Trump and the Republicans of doing, they are clearly doing themselves, and Barack Obama is the ‘brains' behind all of it. Obama produced and co-wrote ‘Leave The World Behind' in 2023 as a clear signal of what his plans for the United States have always been, and the ‘hour of judgment' appears to be rapidly approaching. Did you know that on July 27th, the Secret Service during a Kamala Harris rally in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, broke into a local business, taped over the security cameras, and used it as a staging ground. The business was left looking ransacked and disheveled. Secret Service spokesperson Melissa McKenzie has since ‘apologized' for the break-in, and offered to pay to have it cleaned and restored to the way it was. How nice. Business owner Alicia Powers says she feels ‘violated, disrespected and angry‘, as well she should. And that's exactly how you will feel if Barack Obama gets his fourth term. All this and much more on this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast!

Don't miss our newsletter! Mike and Jake host Captain John Konrad to talk all things Merchant Marine. We talked about the Merchant Marine Academy, being a merchant mariner, and how they fit into national security. What is the Military Sealift Command thing, and why does it keep confusing the counting of Navy ships? What is the Jones Act, and why is it so political? The US has a ghost fleet of ships staged on both US coasts in case WWIII kicks off—but where are the people? Who were the most famous merchant mariners? What went wrong with the USS Bonhomme Richard fire response? Why is Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge still not cleaned up? Which US military branch is the biggest merchant mariner customer? Hint….its NOT the Navy. Tune in for answers to all of the above—and more! John is the founder and CEO of gCaptain and author of Fire on The Horizon. He is licensed to captain the world's largest ships, has sailed from ports worldwide, and managed billion-dollar offshore construction projects in some of the world's harshest marine environments. This episode is PACKED with intel, but we still had some fun along the way. You should expect nothing less! For those interested in #military #navy #mariner #sealift #warfare #shipping #nationalsecurity #defense #nationaldefense   ----   Links • Sign up for our ⁠amazing newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠! • Mike Benitez (LinkedIn) • Jake Chapman X (@vc) • John Konrad X (@johnkonrad) • gCaptain newsletter • Fourth Arm of Defense (free book!)   ----   Follow us on... • ⁠Instagram⁠ • ⁠Facebook⁠ • ⁠X (Twitter)⁠ • ⁠LinkedIn⁠ • ⁠Website⁠   ----   Show Notes (01:21) Intro (03:01) larger than aircraft carriers (04:15) Military Sealift Command (05:30) peacetime vs wartime (06:18) WWII merchant mariners (09:54) counting ships (10:58) US-flagged ships (11:25) Captain Phillips (11:48) the shift away from US flags (12:17) 85 of 50,000 ships (13:10) The Jones Act (14:57) railway to nowhere (18:02) where are the people? (20:28) Secretary Pete (21:00) manning crisis (23:59) 3,000 people short (25:56) WWIII (27:46) divested support ships (28:58) USS Cole attack (29:51) USS Bonhomme Richard fire (31:19) Baltimore bridge cleanup (32:33) USNS ship shortages (33:28) no support, no projection (34:26) the Air Force!?! (35:06) the miracle of shipping containers (35:50) Vietnam logistics log jam (37:20) famous merchant mariners (39:30) sea story time! (42:27) outro

Military Sealift Command ships in the river today Today we'll take a closer look at two military ships on the river today: they're both in service to the Military Sealift Command, and are part of a fleet of vessels that we see regularly here on the Columbia. We'll talk about what the MSC is, and what these specialized ships do for a living.

Today we'll look at today's arriving ships on the Columbia River. Among them is the USNS Curtiss, a member of the Military Sealift Command fleet that often comes into the Columbia River. She's headed for a layberth, and we'll talk about her specialized role in supporting active duty military vessels, equipment, and personnel.

If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Giuseppe Niosi is an aspiring public servant. He ran for the at large seat in the DC City Council in 2022 and is looking to use his experience to either help another candidate's campaign or run again himself. As a midshipman in the US Merchant Marine Academy, he spent over two years at sea, passed all of his self-paced sea projects, and graduated in 2015 with a BS in Marine Engineering, a US Coast Guard Engineering License, and a commission as an officer in the US Navy Reserves. He participates as an active member in the Strategic Sealift Officer Force. For three more years, he gained leadership experience while sailing around the globe on the USNS Richard E. Byrd, a Military Sealift Command ship, before moving on as a project engineer contractor for NAVSEA in the LCS division. Afterward, Giuseppe moved into a managerial position that required less travel and brought him back home to the place he loves, Washington, DC. While maintaining a good work ethic, he has also completed several active-duty tours as a reserve officer, both domestic and abroad. ______________________ Follow us! @worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr @worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7Bzm Spotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTG Anchor - http://bit.ly/3qGeaH7 YouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL #dccitycouncil #republican #gopdebate #president #washingtondccitygovernment #washingtondc #washingtoncommanders #citygovernment #localgovernment #citycouncil #dcstatehood #gopprimary #citycouncilseat #localrepresentation #localpolitics #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #newpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #newshow #worldxppodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldxppodcast/support

High Sea Hazards with CAPT Cynthia Robson Captain Cynthia Robson finds herself in The Adrenaline Zone today to discuss with Sandy and Sandra the exciting world of operating merchant ships at sea and details from her career in the field. Along the way, she also touches upon such topics as the risks associated with piracy, the challenges of rough weather, and the unique difficulties that come with being a woman in a male-dominated industry. The complexity of operating different types of ships, the benefits of crew diversity, and the unique opportunity of booking a cabin on a merchant marine ship are examined as well during this fascinating episode. As the conversation unfolds, Captain Robson highlights her experiences that range from sailing on ocean races to leading a joint training cruise with cadets from the United States and the Soviet Union after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Captain Robson speaks candidly about the challenges of being the only female cadet and facing sexist remarks from male colleagues while also noting the increasing opportunities for women in the industry and her work at the US Merchant Academy. Captain Cynthia Robson's experiences and insights, as shared here today, offer a rare glimpse into the world of merchant mariners, a profession that often operates under the radar, and they provide a captivating listen for anyone interested in adventure, overcoming challenges, and thriving in The Adrenaline Zone. The Finer Details of this Episode: Captain Robson's journey to pursuing a career in the Merchant Marine The challenges faced by women in the industry Advancing through the ranks in the Merchant Marine Some of Captain Robson's experiences working on research vessels and survey ships The advantages of working for Military Sealift Command  Changes the Coast Guard has made to the licensing frequency and their impact  Piracy and Captain Robson's experiences with it Rough weather, rogue waves and the challenges they present  Breaking down barriers as a woman in a male-dominated industry Preparing for and mitigating risks at sea Tall ships and what is required to sail them  Benefits of crew diversity Increasing opportunities for women in the industry  Booking a cabin on a merchant marine ship  Crew resource management Quotes: "I was told that I could be an apprentice or be an applicant, but I could never be a book member because they were never going to allow women in the Merchant Marine.” "When you graduate from a state academy or also from the federal academy, you graduate with a degree, and you also graduate with a third mate license." "If you're working a one for one schedule, you have to accrue a year's sea time and you work for usually two years to get a year's sea time." "The advantage of Military Sealift Command is that you gather sea time and you raise your license a lot faster." "The reason the captain had been yelling is because there were some pirates up on the bridge and they had a machete and they were going after him with a machete." "We had our own Beaufort scale. And I just remember at force five, it said, 'Joggers must stay indoors.'” "So I was going to my ship... and one of them asked me, 'What ship are you going to?' And I said, 'the Jamestown.' He said, 'I'm so glad. We needed a good cook.'" "Risk mitigation is huge... the most important thing is to be prepared and to know your risks." -  "It takes a lot of expertise to sail tall ships.” "Almost anyone in the Navy would tell you that when we started bringing women on aircraft carriers, it changed the culture of the ship in a good way." "The more women on board ship, the better the crew, and the better the crews get."  "Booking a cabin on a merchant ship - I would totally recommend it." Links: The Adrenaline Zone Homepage The Adrenaline Zone on Instagram The Adrenaline Zone on Twitter The Adrenaline Zone on TikTok CAPT Robson's LinkedIn Page

If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Check out our new clips channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9KPTBSzEkPmwCmo9FL_ulg Giuseppe Niosi, the candidate for DC Council At-Large, is a third-generation Washingtonian. He inherited his love and devotion for Washington, DC, through a proud legacy of family values of hard work, grit, integrity, and community service, which he learned from his parents and grandparents. A DC resident for over 30 years, Giuseppe was born and raised in Brookland, located in northeast DC. As a midshipman in the US Merchant Marine Academy, he spent over two years at sea, passed all of his self-paced sea projects, and graduated in 2015 with over a 3.0GPA, a Bachelors in Science in Marine Engineering, a US Coast Guard Engineering License, and a commission as an officer in the US Navy Reserves. He participates as an active member in the Strategic Sealift Officer Force. For three more years, he gained leadership experience while sailing around the globe on the USNS Richard E. Byrd, a Military Sealift Command ship, before moving on as a project engineer contractor for NAVSEA in the LCS division. He displayed his engineering knowledge while working on LCS ships located at the San Diego and Seattle shipyards. Afterward, Giuseppe moved into a managerial position that required less travel and brought him back home to the place he loves, Washington, DC. He is now the responsible engineering leader of a team of eleven individuals. While maintaining a good work ethic, he has also completed several active duty tours as a reserve officer, both domestic and abroad Check out his campaign website here! https://www.niosi2022.com/ ______________________ Follow us! @worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr @worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7Bzm Spotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTG Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/30uGTny Google Podcasts - http://bit.ly/3v8CF2U Anchor - http://bit.ly/3qGeaH7 YouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL #dccitycouncil #washingtondccitygovernment #washingtondc #washingtoncommanders #citygovernment #localgovernment #citycouncil #dcstatehood #anacostia #citycouncilseat #localrepresentation #localpolitics #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #newpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #newshow #worldxppodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a timely conversation about the importance of American Maritime to America's national security. AMP Secretary and Treasurer Sara Fuentes interviews Dr. Sal Mercogliano, associate professor of History at Campbell University in North Carolina where he teaches courses in World Maritime History and Maritime Security. He is also an adjunct professor with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. A former merchant mariner, he sailed and worked ashore for the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command. Key topics include: The historical importance of a strong American Maritime Why the Jones Act is key to US national security What would happen if the Jones Act went away

In his role as a digital storyteller, Ryan Carter is quite familiar with expanding his toolkit of knowledge. Now within his new position as a visual information specialist at Military Sealift Command, he comes on the podcast to speak about what storytelling and preserving the moment means to him, alongside his advice to fellow creators. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years and a half of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Ryan Carter is a visual information specialist at Military Sealift Command and the owner of Ryan Carter Photography. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/branstechpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/branstechpod/support

Charlie and I talk about fishing in the not-so-legal way back in the day. We also talk about how tech has changed the world.*******Charlie studied at Yale University (American Studies) and the University of Massachusetts, where he received a Master's Degree in Wildlife Biology and Resource Management. He then went to sea as a commercial fisherman off New England, fishing for cod, haddock, lobster, red crab, squid, and swordfish. Active in the fight for the 200-mile Fisheries Conservation Zone, he later worked as a consultant for Fishery Management Councils, developing fishery management plans and then engaging in gear development projects to develop more selective fisheries. He spent 28 years working for seaports (New York, Seattle, and Bellingham) as a project and construction manager and later as an executive, including habitat cleanup projects and working with Puget Sound Tribes to reduce tribal fishing conflicts. Then, nearly ancient, he returned to sea, shipping out with the Sailor's Union of the Pacific as an Ordinary Seaman, Able Bodied Seaman, and Bosun. Starting with commercial container vessels, on the New York to Singapore run, he finished his career aboard naval ships for Military Sealift Command. His last gig was as bosun aboard USNS Shughart, New Orleans to New York, in 2016, in his 70th year. Always a writer, he published Fat Chance with Felony and Mayhem Press in 2005. He began working on ideas for Strong Heart long, long ago and began serious research in 2010. These days he hikes in the Olympics whenever he can, cooks for his wife, and continues to write tales in Ballard, Washington. Website: https://charliesheldon2.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_guFc_jByCM********If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomVideo of the interview is available here: https://youtu.be/1nd4i98Ob0QHave a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcastSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSound Design and production by Rich Zei at Third Ear Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdearaudioproductionsBuzzsprout: Affiliate link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1832259©2022 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

Latest initiatives from the U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, details his service's missions, pandemic-related challenges and efforts to modernize ships and strengthen recruitment and retention Conversations from Surface Navy Association's 34th National Symposium Lt. Skye Pawlik from the Naval Integrated Fires Element in the U.S. Navy, Thomas Van Leunen, director of congressional and public affairs for the Navy's Military Sealift Command, and Stefanie Lamay, public affairs specialist for the Naval History and Heritage Command, share what their organizations do for the Navy

In this episode we interview Eric Hadley, the founder of Got Your Six Coffee. During his time as an Engineering Officer for the Military Sealift Command, Eric traveled to 59 different countries. These experiences grew his love for adventure and introduced him to cultures from around the world. They also inspired him to start Got Your Six Coffee with the mission to serve those who serve us. Each cup gives back to veterans, EMT's, LEO's, firefighters and their families. If you've ever wondered how a simple cup of coffee can make a big impact, then this one's for you! Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect

The Man Overboard "How a Merchant Marine Officer Survived the Raging Storm of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction" - Darryl Hagar is passionate about his recovery and committed to helping others find the strength and support needed to reclaim their lives from the insidious affects of addiction. As a motivational speaker, Darryl has addressed hundreds of groups and shared his message of empowerment and responsibility. Today, Darryl adds the title of author to his resume with the release of his memoir, The Man Overboard "How a Merchant Marine Officer Survived the Raging Storm of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction." A graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, class of '85, Hagar went to sea as an Able Body Seaman with Military Sealift Command where his role focused on ship maintenance, maintaining mooring lines as the ship's cargo was loaded and unloaded, and steering the ship in and out of port. After a year-long stint with Crest Oil Tankers, in 1987 he moved on to Maritime Overseas Corporation and gained the designation Third Mate where he was responsible for standing the bridge watch, supervising the able body seaman, ensuring shipboard safety practices were adhered to and was in charge of running the ship's pumps and valves during the loading and unloading process. Promoted to Second Mate in 1990 Hagar attained his professional goal of becoming the ship's navigator. The navigator's primary role is laying out the voyage, maintaining charts, radar and other electronics and includes the responsibility of ship's radio operator. Moving on to Alaska Tanker Company in 1999, Hagar earned Chief Mate status. He retired from the industry in 2005. Now Hagar calls the Port of Portland, Maine his home where he lives with his 9 year old son, Darryl II. Since completing his memoir he is preparing for a nationwide book tour beginning in March. He still spends significant time visiting jails, colleges and high schools talking about drug and alcohol dependency and helping people spot trouble signs of addiction - all the while carrying forward the message that no matter how far you've sunk, there is hope for recovery. - www.themanoverboard.com

The controversy surrounding the military naming items after Confederates have come to the forefront following the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Movement. The US Army is examining whether to change the name of ten bases that honor Confederate generals. For the United States Navy, this matter is present on the grounds of the US Naval Academy and in the fleet. At the Academy, the residence of the commandant is named after Franklin Buchanan and a Ticonderoga-class cruiser is named for Confederate victory in the Civil War, USS Chancellorsville. NASOH examined Matthew Fontaine Maury, the Pathfinder of the Sea. His statue is featured in Richmond on Monument Avenue, along with Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and JEB Stuard - the first two had ballistic missile submarines named after them. Maury's name is affixed to an engineering building at the Academy and in 2016 a new survey ship was placed in service as USNS Maury for the Military Sealift Command. NASOH brought together four historians with an expertise in Matthew Fountaine Maury and the Nineteenth century US Navy. Dr. Penelope Hardy with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a graduate of the US Naval Academy. https://www.uwlax.edu/profile/phardy/ Margaret Stack, a doctoral candidate at the University of Connecticut https://history.uconn.edu/doctoral-students/margaret-stack/ Dr. Michael Verney of Drury University https://www.drury.edu/history-philosophy-and-religion/michael-verney-phd Dr. Jason Smith of University of Southern Connecticut https://www.southernct.edu/directory/smithj131 The video at the beginning was courtesy of YouTube: Prophet Without Honor https://youtu.be/aonLq8TU6UY

Mark Buzby is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who is currently serving as administrator of the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD). In June 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Buzby to be the administrator, and he was confirmed to the position by the United States Senate on August 3, 2017. Prior to his appointment, Admiral Buzby served as president of the National Defense Transportation Association, a position he held since 2013 when he retired from the U.S. Navy with over 34 years of service.As the head of MARAD, an agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT), Admiral Buzby is responsible for promoting the development of a merchant marine sufficient to meet the needs of national defense and the domestic and foreign commerce of the United States. MARAD functions include maintenance of ships in MARAD custody; administration of subsidy programs and other financial aids to shipping; maritime research and development; and training of merchant marine officers. MARAD also assists the maritime community in the areas of ship design and construction, development of advanced transportation systems and promotion of the use of U.S. flag vessels.A 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Admiral Buzby earned his Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science and U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate License. He is a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College and holds master’s degrees from the U.S. Naval War College and Salve Regina University in Strategic Studies and International Relations respectively.While serving in the US Navy, Admiral Buzby commanded destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG 64), Destroyer Squadron THIRTY-ONE, Surface Warfare Officers School Command, and Joint Task Force GUANTANAMO BAY. Ashore, he served on staffs of SIXTH Fleet, US Fleet Forces Command, the Navy staff, and the Joint Staff. Additionally, Admiral Buzby served as the Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command from October 2009 to March 2013.Today on the Women Offshore Podcast, listen to Admiral Buzby answer questions from the Women Offshore Community. He talks about the state of US maritime industry, specifically the US merchant marine and shipbuilding; how the industry has responded to COVID-19; and even a sea story with a lesson learned from serving in the US Navy.Support the show (https://womenoffshore.shop/products/donation)

In our second episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we take a look behind the scenes of the USNS Mercy and the USNS Comfort, two U.S. Navy hospital ships operated by the U.S. Military Sealift Command that are currently stationed in Los Angeles and New York City to provide a full spectrum of medical care to impacted communities during the national coronavirus pandemic. Joining us for this episode is retired captain of the USNS Comfort, Captain Randall Rockwood, who has commanded 21 Military Sealift Command ships in missions across the globe since being promoted to Master in 1999. Discussing everything from the operations and capabilities of the ships to the crew and their responsibilities, Captain Rockwood's perspective highlights the importance of American maritime and its readiness to always urgently deliver for fellow Americans and communities in need. About the American Maritime Podcast: The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime.

Pentagon staff are celebrating after news that one of the al-Qaeda fighters behind the 2000 attack on the USS Cole was most likely killed in a pinpoint strike by American forces. In this week's media review we look at this story, more on the fallout between President Donald Trump and James Mattis and take a look at the competing Middle-Eastern interests of China, Russia and the U.S. (Photo: The USS Cole (DDG 67) is towed away from the port city of Aden, Yemen, into open sea by the Military Sealift Command ocean-going tug USNS Catawba (T-ATF 168) on Oct. 29, 2000. The attack killed 17 crew members and injured 39 others. Photo: DoD / Sgt. Don L. Maes, U.S. Marine Corps)

This week a best of show with Chris Rawley where will return to the “unsexy but important” topic, specifically that of “alternative naval platforms and missions.”In part, the concepts that underlay Jerry Hendrix’s “Influence Squadrons” are in practice on a smaller scale today. In most cases they are being conducted using Military Sealift Command assets and the Navy Reserve.Chris Rawley is a Captain in the USNR, founder of harvest returns and President of Periplus Holdings.

The Navy has serious concerns about the readiness of its fleet of combat vessels, partly because of years of backlogged maintenance. But theres been comparatively less attention paid to the civilian-crewed ships operated by Military Sealift Command. The sealift and combat logistics fleet is vital to military operations around the world, and according to the Government Accountability Office, the average ship is 40-years old, and the Navy has no long-term plan to replace them. John Pendleton, director of Defense capability and management issues at GAO, joined Jared Serbu on Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about the offices concerns.

As with most concepts and good ideas, you really don't know what you need and how you need to do it until you put Sailors to task and head to sea.The idea of an Afloat Forward Staging Base has, in a variety of forms, been a regular part of naval operations arguably for centuries under different names and with different equipment.What about the 21st Century?  More than just a story about the use and utility of the AFSB concept, the story of the USS PONCE is larger than that - it also has a lot to say about how one can quickly turn an old LPD around for a new mission, and how you can blend together the different but complementary cultures of the US Navy Sailors and the Military Sealift Command civilian mariners.Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will Captain Jon P. Rogers, USN, former Commanding Officer of the USS PONCE AFSB(I)-15.

This week we will return to the “unsexy but important” topic, specifically that of “alternative naval platforms and missions.”In part, the concepts that underlay Jerry Hendrix’s “Influence Squadrons” are in practice on a smaller scale today. In most cases they are being conducted using Military Sealift Command assets and the Navy Reserve.To focus on this part of our maritime power, our guest for the full hour will be Commander Chris Rawley, USNR. President of Periplus Holdings in his day job, he is also Commanding Officer of the Military Sealift Command Afloat Mission Command and Control Units in the Navy Reserve, in addition to being Vice President of the Center for International Maritime Security.

When it comes to all things maritime, sometimes one Sal is not enough.Whatever confession of maritime strategy you adhere to, there is one linchpin that all will survive or fail on - the Military Sealift Command. Our guest for the full hour to discuss the entire spectrum of issues with the MSC will be Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History at Campbell University.Sal is a 1989 graduate of SUNY Maritime College, with a BS in Marine Transportation.  He sailed on the USNS Neosho (T-AO 143), Mohawk (T-ATF 170), Glover (T-AGFF 1), Comfort (T-AH 20) during the Persian Gulf War, and John Lenthall (T-AO 189).  Ashore, he was assigned to the N3 shop for the Afloat Prepositioning Force and focused initially on Marine Corps MPF vessels, but later working on the new Army program, including the construction and conversion of the LMSRs.  In 1996, he transitioned to his my academic career.  Receiving a MA in Maritime History and Nautical Archeology from East Carolina University, focused on the merchant marine in the Vietnam War.  He later then went to the University of Alabama and graduated with a Ph.D. in Military and Naval History with his dissertation on entitled Sealift: THe has taught at Methodist University, East Carolina, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and the U.S. Military Academy, prior to being an Assistant Professor of History with Campbell University since 2010,  In addition, since 2008, I have been an Adjunct Professor at the US Merchant Marine Academy teaching a graduate level on-line course on Maritime Industry Policy.  He has been published in the Northern Mariner, Sea History, Naval History, and Proceedings.  

As with most concepts and good ideas, you really don't know what you need and how you need to do it until you put Sailors to task and head to sea.The idea of an Afloat Forward Staging Base has, in a variety of forms, been a regular part of naval operations arguably for centuries under different names and with different equipment.What about the 21st Century?  More than just a story about the use and utility of the AFSB concept, the story of the USS PONCE is larger than that - it also has a lot to say about how one can quickly turn an old LPD around for a new mission, and how you can blend together the different but complementary cultures of the US Navy Sailors and the Military Sealift Command civilian mariners.Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will Captain Jon P. Rogers, USN, former Commanding Officer of the USS PONCE AFSB(I)-15.