Podcasts about Nimitz

In this solo personal essay, Dale argues that American submarines — not the aircraft carriers — won the Pacific War against Japan. It's one sailor, one opinion: the carriers won the headlines at Midway, but the boats did the killing, sinking over half of Japan's fleet and strangling the oil that the Yamato and the whole empire ran on. From the Shinano to Archerfish to Nimitz himself. Come agree, or come fight him about it.https://discord.gg/fC5EJDR

La semana pasada el departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos imputó a Raúl Castro. Le acusa de cuatro cargos de asesinato y dos de destrucción de aeronaves. El caso se remonta a 1996, pero muchos exiliados aún lo recuerdan. El ejército cubano, en aquel entonces comandado por Raúl Castro, ordenó disparar contra dos avionetas de la ONG Hermanos al Rescate que recogían balseros a la deriva en el estrecho de la Florida. Murieron cuatro personas, tres de ellas de nacionalidad estadounidense. La imputación se anunció en un lugar muy simbólico para los exiliados, la Torre de la Libertad de Miami. Los más mayores llevaban 30 años esperándolo, pero el destinatario real no eran ellos, ni siquiera Raúl Castro, sino el gobierno cubano presidido por Miguel Díaz-Canel. Deberían estar preocupados ya que Castro se incorpora a la lista de jefes de Estado señalados por la justicia estadounidense. Nicolás Maduro se encontraba en la misma situación y fueron a capturarle a Caracas en enero. No es la primera vez que se tensan las relaciones entre EEUU y Cuba, pero esta vez hay algo diferente. Tenemos a un presidente dispuesto a emplear la fuerza sin escrúpulos, el régimen agoniza y el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, es hijo del exilio cubano, por lo que, para él, se despacha aquí un asunto personal. Por de pronto la isla se encuentra sin combustible y se han activado todas las sanciones secundarias. En Washington han desempolvado la vieja doctrina Mallory de 1960 que buscaba rendir al castrismo mediante la presión económica. El problema es que la asfixia económica solo funciona si después viene algo, y ese algo no aparece. Díaz-Canel sigue gobernando y los tres pilares del régimen, el ministerio del Interior, las Fuerzas Armadas y el partido comunista, se mantienen en pie. Raúl Castro, además, no es Maduro ni el castrismo es el chavismo. En Venezuela gobierna una banda criminal con facciones enfrentadas, Cuba es un Estado totalitario mucho más clásico con un aparato represivo que funciona muy bien. Para una posible intervención Trump ha buscado algunas justificaciones como que desde Cuba los rusos y los chinos espían a EEUU, o una supuesta compra de 300 drones para atacar Guantánamo y e incluso Cayo Hueso. No parecen muy creíbles. No tendría mucho sentido que el régimen regale semejante casus belli a la mayor potencia militar del mundo. La presión militar se ha intensificado. El portaviones Nimitz llegó al Caribe hace unos días, el director de la CIA, John Ratcliffe, viajó a La Habana, quizá para entregar un ultimátum. En el caso de que los estadounidenses quisiesen intervenir por la fuerza lo tendrían sencillo ya que el ejercito cubano es minúsculo y carece de armamento moderno. La pregunta no es si Trump puede tomar la isla, cosa que parece obvia, sino qué haría después. El precedente iraní demuestra que el poder aéreo no trae cambios de régimen por sí solo. Quedan dos opciones, una operación quirúrgica para capturar a Raúl, un nonagenario ya retirado, o una invasión a gran escala que dejaría a Estados Unidos administrando un país de 10 millones de cubanos hambrientos. La tercera, la de que se produzca una rebelión interna, es menos probable. En 67 años de historia los cubanos han preferido marcharse a rebelarse conocedores de los costes de hacer lo segundo. Trump se las promete muy felices, está convencido de que será él quien acabe con el castrismo después de casi siete décadas. Falta saber si este fósil viviente de la guerra fría dará un paso atrás o preferirá, fiel a su divisa, la patria o la muerte. La respuesta seguramente llegue antes de fin de año. 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durée : 00:03:12 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre Haski - L'ancien président cubain Raul Castro a été inculpé aux États-Unis, alors que le porte-avions Nimitz arrive en mer des Caraïbes. Intimidation ou préparatifs d'intervention ? L'administration Trump accentue la pression sur le régime cubain, au moment où sa guerre en Iran est dans l'impasse. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

CannCon and Chris Paul close out the week with a Friday show that covers fearmongering, geopolitics, and a reconciliation bill meltdown. The Hantavirus narrative did not catch on, so Ebola is back: a passenger from the DRC accidentally boards a flight to Detroit, gets diverted to Montreal, and Marco Rubio confirms the US is funding 50 clinics in the DRC while keeping the disease out of the country. Chris Paul frames the whole sequence as a political pressure campaign designed to give impeachment-minded media another angle on Trump. CannCon continues watching the Venezuela playbook unfold in Cuba: Raul Castro indicted, Ratcliffe secretly in Havana, the Nimitz carrier group in the Caribbean, and Trump telling reporters the place is just falling apart and there is no need for military action. The DOJ's $1.76 billion anti-weaponization fund from Trump's personal IRS settlement sends Tom Tillis into a full meltdown on television, and CannCon and Chris Paul dismantle his framing piece by piece. Senate Republicans go home for Memorial Day instead of voting on the reconciliation bill, and the parliamentarian blocks the ballroom funding. CannCon also presents a canary trap theory: the J6 pardoned who do not apply for the fund may be exposing themselves as provocateurs.

durée : 00:03:12 - InterNational - par : Pierre Haski - L'ancien président cubain Raul Castro a été inculpé aux États-Unis, alors que le porte-avions Nimitz arrive en mer des Caraïbes. Intimidation ou préparatifs d'intervention ? L'administration Trump accentue la pression sur le régime cubain, au moment où sa guerre en Iran est dans l'impasse. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Le prime pagine dei principali quotidiani nazionali commentate in rassegna stampa da Davide Giacalone. L'UE taglia le stime sull'Italia, la Flotilla abusata dagli israeliani, la portaerei americana Nimitz punta su Cuba. Giro d'Italia di ciclismo. Ci siamo collegati con il nostro inviato Paolo Pacchioni e con Valentina Iannicelli. Con lei abbiamo scoperto le località toccate dalla corsa. I fatti di attualità commentati dal vice direttore dell'agenzia di stampa Adnkronos Giorgio Rutelli. All'interno di Non Stop News, con Barbara Sala, Ludovica Marafini e Dario Vanacore.

Sara Gandolfi parla dell'arrivo della portaerei statunitense Nimitz nelle acque dei Caraibi, dopo l'incriminazione formale dell'ex presidente Raul Castro: un remake di quanto avvenne con Nicolas Maduro. Marta Serafini racconta l'attacco contro il quartier generale dei servizi segreti russi nel Kherson, che avrebbe provocato un centinaio tra morti e feriti. Enrico Marro spiega che Paese emerge dal rapporto annuale dell'Istituto di statisticaCuba, gli Usa spostano nei Caraibi la portaerei Nimitz. L'ipotesi che stiano valutando un «modello Caracas» anche per L'AvanaUcraina nell'Ue, la lettera di Merz a von der Leyen e Costa: «Ecco una soluzione innovativa per iniziare immediatamente. Non possiamo permetterci altri ritardi»Perché la Spagna cresce il triplo dell'Italia: popolazione giovane in aumento (da noi crolla), investimenti e tecnologia

È stato pubblicato oggi il Rapporto annuale Istat 2026, che ci offre una fotografia del nostro Paese. Ci facciamo raccontare i principali risultati da Clelia Romano, Dirigente di Ricerca nel Dipartimento Statistiche Sociali, una delle coautrici del Rapporto 2026.Dopo l’incriminazione di ieri di Raul Castro, gli Stati Uniti spostano nei Caraibi la portaerei Nimitz. Sarà Cuba il prossima obiettivo dell’amministrazione Trump? Lo chiediamo a Marco Di Liddo, Direttore del Centro Studi Internazionali (CeSI).La Presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni è stata oggi in visita a Niscemi, comune siciliano colpito da una frana il 25 gennaio scorso, annunciando che domani verranno approvati nel Consiglio dei Ministri due programmi per la messa in sicurezza e gli indennizzi ai proprietari degli immobili in zona rossa. Ci facciamo raccontare quale sia la situazione attuale da Massimiliano Conti, Sindaco di Niscemi.

Kevin has had experiences with spiritual beings since a young child. He first recognized a UFO sighting at age 12 and is an avid fan of NASA space flights. However, it took him years to find someone to talk with about the spiritual beings he saw and his UFO sightings. He has since decided to always communicate with others about their experiences. He started investigating the paranormal shortly after. Kevin is aware of the spirits surrounding him and believes the evidence shows extraterrestrial life has been here on planet earth for thousands of years. All of this keeps him searching for the answers to the substantial questions of our place in the cosmos. Kevin is also a new volunteer for The Experiencer Support Association.

VOV1 - Một khí tài chiến lược của Hải quân Mỹ vừa trở lại Nhật Bản sau một hải trình thử nghiệm ngắn ngày. Chính quyền thành phố Yokosuka thuộc tỉnh Kanagawa – giáp ranh thủ đô Tokyo, cho biết tầu sân bay hạt nhân USS George Washington của Mỹ vừa quay trở lại căn cứ Yokosuka vào ngày hôm nay 17/5, với mục đích là để bổ sung nhu yếu phẩm và dành thời gian cho thủy thủ đoàn nghỉ ngơi. USS George Washington đã rời Nhật Bản từ ngày 10/5 để tiến hành một hải trình thử nghiệm sau khi được duy tu , bảo dưỡng.USS George Washington là tầu sân bay chủ lực thứ 6 lớp Nimitz của hải quân Mỹ, bắt đầu hoạt động từ năm 1992. Tầu này có chiều dài gần 333 mét, lượng chiếm nước đầy tải 102.000 tấn, chở 70 máy bay các loại bao gồm trực thăng, máy bay cường kích, máy bay tuần tiễu... với quân số trong biên chế là 5.500 người.Đây được coi là tàu sân bay lớn nhất thế giới với 4 tua-bin (turbine) hơi nước được dẫn lực từ 2 lò phản ứng nước áp lực nguyên tử, có thể đạt vận tốc trên 30 knot/h, tương đương 30 hải lý. Giống như 10 tàu sân bay nguyên tử khác của Mỹ đang được triển khai trên toàn thế giới, USS George Washington không hoạt động đơn độc, đi kèm bao giờ cũng có các tàu khác như: tàu khu trục, tàu ngầm, tàu vận tải quân sự...USS George Washington được triển khai tại Nhật Bản vào năm 2008 và bắt đầu tiến hành các hoạt động tiền phương (forward-deployment) từ tháng 11/2024. Sự có mặt của khí tài chiến lược này tại Nhật Bản là vấn đề đã từng gây tranh cãi do xung đột với Ba nguyên tắc phi hạt nhân mà Tokyo đang duy trì, bao gồm không sở hữu, không sản xuất và không cho phép vũ khí hạt nhân hiện diện trên lãnh thổ.Tuấn Nhật /VOV- JapanTầu sân bay hạt nhân USS George Washington.

With Midway over the U.S. has to decide how to proceed. But the Japanese make the decision for them, by landing on Guadalcanal. But who will get the command, Nimitz or MacArthur? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry about yesterday, but . . .  Today was still even weirder still. We don't have a Secretary of the Navy when the Navy is committing piracy on the High Seas? Poor Admirals Halsey and Nimitz and the rest, their names besmirched by a gang of pusillanimous salute-snappers. 

Buat yang lagi suka koleksi kartu kumpul sini, karena di episode ini gue ngobrol sama suhunya kolektor #NBA Sports Card (Ko Edward / @nimitzcards) dan kolektor TCG #Pokemon yang pernah jadi judge di Pokemon World Championship (Pond / @mpondw). Bakal banyak cerita soal #hobi koleksi kartu yang lebih mahal dibandingkan value uangnya. Enjoy the episode!!Timestamp00:00 Opening01:45 Cerita di Balik Kartu Kobe Bryant Rare!11:39 Super Collector16:50 Realita Hobi TCG & Sports Card27:38 Judge Pokemon World Sejak 201034:45 Kerja di Pokemon Jepang44:44 Hard Truth: Koleksi Bukan Buat Cuan57:00 Hobi Bukan Investasi1:09:48 Punya Koleksi Gila-gila, Sebenernya Kerjanya Apa Sih?

Adm. Yamamoto makes his plans for Midway, but Adm. Nimitz sees the Cherub that sees them and plans accordingly.  The Ghosts of the Battle of the Coral Sea will be felt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 1. USS Gerald R. Ford's Successes and Innovations. Guest: Rebecca Grant. Rebecca Grant highlights the carrier's successful combat mission and technical advances like the electromagnetic launch system and high-capacity elevators. She notes these innovations significantly increase strike power compared to older Nimitz-class aircraft carrier ships.,, (1)1945 PACIFIC

SHOW SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-25-2026.1905 CAIRO.1. USS Gerald R. Ford's Successes and Innovations. Guest: Rebecca Grant. Rebecca Grant highlights the carrier's successful combat mission and technical advances like the electromagnetic launch system and high-capacity elevators. She notes these innovations significantly increase strike power compared to older Nimitz-class aircraft carrier ships.,, (1)2. China's Drive for Undersea Maritime Hegemony. Guest: Rick Fisher. Rick Fisher discusses China's long-term project to map the ocean floor for submarine warfare. He warns that China's expanding fleet and undersea sensor networks aim to achieve naval parity with the United States.,, (2)3. The Return of Conventional Amphibious Warfare. Guest: Grant Newsham. Grant Newsham explains the deployment of Marine Expeditionary Units to the Persian Gulf. He argues this move validates traditional amphibious capabilities over recent "force design" strategies that focused solely on small, island-based missile teams.,, (3)4. Taiwan's Strategic Pivot to Nuclear Energy. Guest: Jack Burnham. Jack Burnham analyzes Taiwan's decision to restart its nuclear power plants to ensure energy security. Facing vulnerabilities in LNG supplies from the Middle East, Taiwan seeks a stable, domestic baseload power for critical manufacturing.,, (4)5. Russia's Economic Bonus from Iran Conflict. Guest: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam explains how skyrocketing oil prices have rescued Russia's economy, doubling weekly revenues. While Europe faces severe diesel shortages and high costs, Moscow benefits from increased prices and reduced discounts to Asian buyers.,, (5)6. Global Fertilizer Crisis and Food Security. Guest: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam warns of a massive shortage in nitrogen fertilizers due to the conflict in the Middle East. This crisis threatens global food security and will likely cause significant price increases for agricultural commodities.,, (6)7. Postponed Diplomacy and China's Strategic Dependency. Guest: Steve Yates. Steve Yates discusses the delay of the Trump-Xi summit due to China's support for Iran. He highlights China's critical dependency on energy imports and export markets, which remain major points of US leverage.,, (7)8. China's Strategic Post-Conflict Energy Strategy. Guest: Steve Yates. Steve Yates examines Beijing's efforts to maintain privileged energy access in a post-conflict Iran. China is pursuing nuclear and solar alternatives while using stockpiles to mitigate its vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions.,, (8)9. The Deep Iran-North Korea Missile Threat. Guest: Bruce Bechtol. Bruce Bechtol details the firing of North Korean-designed Musudan missiles at Diego Garcia. He highlights the deep technological partnership between the two regimes, which includes the construction of underground facilities and nuclear infrastructure.,, (9)10. Nuclear Proliferation and Shifting Supply Chains. Guest: Bruce Bechtol. Bruce Bechtol explores North Korea's role in developing Iranian nuclear capabilities and drones. He explains how Pyongyang uses maritime and rail routes through Russia to supply Tehran, bypassing international sanctions and interdiction efforts.,,, (10)11. Elon Musk's Vertical Integration in Space. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman discusses Musk's "Terra-fab" chip factory and plans for space-based data centers. He also notes technical failures in ULA's Vulcan rocket, which have forced the Space Force to shift launches to SpaceX.,, (11)12. Planetary Exploration and Significant Astronomical Changes. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman details the deteriorating condition of the Curiosity rover's wheels on Mars. He also examines new Juno data on Jupiter's lightning and Hubble images showing the physical expansion of the Crab Nebula supernova.,, (12)13. Commodity Markets and European Economic Hardship. Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable reports on high energy prices and diesel shortages in France. He analyzes how the Iran war affects global commodities like copper and gold, while also discussing controversial new EU-aligned domestic legislation.,,, (13)14. China's Strategic Monopoly on Rare Earths. Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable breaks down the reality of rare earth elements, noting they are not rare but difficult to refine. He emphasizes China's dominant control, refining approximately ninety percent of the world's global supply.,, (14)15. The Complicated Legacy of Robert Mueller. Guest: Craig Unger. Craig Unger reflects on the passing of Robert Mueller, discussing the unfinished questions regarding the 2016 Trump-Russia investigation. He highlights the distinction between criminal and counterintelligence probes regarding money laundering and influence operations.,, (15)16. Trump's Ties to Russia and Epstein. Guest: Craig Unger. Craig Unger explores Donald Trump's continued favorable rhetoric toward Vladimir Putin. He discusses how the Iran war benefits Russia economically and mentions potential vulnerabilities related to the Jeffrey Epstein files and Russian intelligence.,, (16)

U.S. Marines from San Diego are heading to the Middle East as the war with Iran continues. Plus, the U.S.S. Nimitz will continue to serve a little longer. And, the new home development in Kearny Mesa. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has these stories and more, including meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for Friday, March 20, 2026.

Returning to the Pacific Theater, after Pearl Harbor the Japanese run wild. But Adm. Nimitz seeks ways to sting the enemy until the U.S. is ready to bring the fight to the enemy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nasty's worst day Navy starts when a young Tomcat hopeful hears “you're a qual” on the radio, then “you're a disqual” at the ladder. Consequently, that gut punch on the Lex knocks his timeline off, pairs him with Bug Roach, and quietly sets the stage to help save two lives later. Actually, he walks from Key West heartbreak in a TA-4J Skyhawk to the bridge of Nimitz, with failures, promotions, and a near-buoy strike with an admiral watching. Furthermore, he digs into rules of engagement over Afghanistan, AI-driven factories that can out-build China, and why straight, honest leadership keeps people alive at sea and in combat. The “wait, what?” is how Nasty's worst day Navy becomes the best thing that ever happened to his career, and to a couple of people who are still breathing because of it. Adm Manazir Commanded the USS Nimitz Adm. Manazir’s Leadership Maxims This week we acknowledge the tragic loss of RS-2 Tyler Jaggers US Coast Guard. Please consider donating to help support his family in this difficult time: https://tinyurl.com/tylerjaggers

"Before we're through with them, the Japanese language will be spoken only in hell." –  Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey upon seeing the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1958, US Admiral Chester W. Nimitz wrote a controversial article titled “Our Good Luck at Pearl Harbor.”  It was a surprising revelation that prompted Nimitz to explain and defend himself for the rest of his life.  To his credit, he remained firm in his conviction and was always willing to explain his reasons.  In this episode, we ask whether or not Nimitz's controversial statement made over 60 years ago is sustainable, given just how destructive the Japanese surprise attack was on December 7, 1941. 

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where we skip the small talk and demand answers to the biggest existential questions of our time. In this episode, Lionel dives deep into the urgent push for full government disclosure on UFOs and UAPs, exploring whether the infamous Nimitz "tic-tac" craft was actually top-secret Lockheed Martin tech rather than an alien visitor. We also tackle the terrifying convergence of artificial intelligence and military weapons—including simulated AI war games that chose the nuclear option 95% of the time—and the impending clash of Hyundai and Tesla humanoid robots. Plus, Lionel and callers dissect cover-up conspiracy theories, comparing the lone gunman narrative of the Charlie Kirk assassination to the aftermath of the JFK assassination. Buckle up for a wild, unfiltered ride through government secrets, advanced technology, and the fate of our civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For fun, Martin has a direct conversation with Grok about UFOs, Elon Musk, and Starlink. We examine Musk's claim that with thousands of Starlink satellites in orbit, none have ever had to dodge an alien craft — and whether that actually proves anything given the vastness of space.The discussion moves into some of the most compelling UFO cases on record, including the 2004 Nimitz encounter, the Phoenix Lights, and the 1994 Ariel School incident in Zimbabwe. Another great Grok opinion: "Maybe those kids got a backstage pass to something bigger!"We explore pilot testimony, mass sightings, centuries-old reports, and why certain cases continue to stand out decades later. The conversation also touches on government technology, drones, long-standing historical accounts, and whether humanity may simply be missing part of the bigger picture. A thoughtful, candid exchange blending AI analysis with research and opinions.

Navy tracks objects moving 200+ knots underwater at impossible depths. USO database reveals centuries of submerged UFO encounters.This week's Fringe News Briefing covers four major stories: A groundbreaking study found 944 cases where Bigfoot and UFO sightings occurred within 72 hours of each other. Skinwalker Ranch Season 6 documented invisible phenomena, mysterious 1.6 gigahertz signals, and heat-resistant ceramic buried underground. A former Bank of England analyst publicly urged the institution to prepare for financial collapse in the event of alien disclosure. And new research suggests human consciousness arises from the brain resonating with the quantum vacuum's zero-point field.Then we dive deep into Unidentified Submerged Objects. Commander David Fravor's famous 2004 Nimitz encounter wasn't just about the Tic Tac in the air—USS Princeton tracked objects underwater for two weeks before that encounter. Objects dropping from 80,000 feet to sea level in less than a second, continuing into the ocean without any change in momentum. The Enigma database documents centuries of these encounters, from medieval chronicles to modern military sonar data. Objects moving at 200+ knots underwater, diving to 27,000 feet, transitioning between water and air with no splash or disturbance. Geographic hotspots near the Puerto Rico Trench, the Pacific Northwest, and the Gulf of Mexico show consistent activity. If the U.S. Navy has decades of classified USO data, and if these objects exhibit the same physics-defying capabilities as aerial UAPs, we need to talk about what that actually means for humanity's understanding of what's operating in Earth's oceans.

On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Peter Nimitz about the rise of the Slavs. His Substack, titled Nemets, explores world history through the lenses of archaeology, paleogenetics, and historical processes. His writing focuses on "deep history," such as the Bronze Age Collapse and the migration of Indo-European peoples, while connecting these ancient shifts to broader patterns of civilizational rise and fall. Nimitz often integrates technical data from genetics and climate science to challenge traditional narratives about nomadic tribes and early state formations across Eurasia. Beyond antiquity, the newsletter also touches on modern geopolitical developments and regional studies, ranging from the war in Ukraine to the cultural history of the Americas. Razib and Nimitz explore the thousands of years of Slavic history and prehistory, from their fragmentary mentions in antiquity, to their explosion in the Middle Ages. Nimitz discusses the many archaeological cultures in northeastern Europe that might be candidates for the proto-Slavs as they emerged from the Corded Ware Culture during the Bronze Age, as well as the historical, cultural and genetic effects of the Slavic migrations that impacted Christian Europe after 600 AD. He also addresses the role of Slavs as one of Europe's preeminent ethnolinguistic configurations in early modern Europe.  

El USS Nimitz (CVN-68) es mucho más que un portaaviones: es el símbolo de una era completa del poder naval estadounidense. En servicio desde 1975, fue el primero de una clase que redefinió la guerra aeronaval gracias a la propulsión nuclear, la proyección global permanente y una capacidad operativa sin precedentes. Desde la Guerra Fría hasta los conflictos de Oriente Medio y la era posterior al 11-S, el Nimitz ha estado presente en algunos de los momentos clave de la historia militar contemporánea. Con su retirada prevista para mayo de 2026, este episodio recorre su diseño, su trayectoria operativa y el legado de un gigante que marcó medio siglo de dominio naval. Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 🆕 WhatsApp https://bit.ly/CasusBelliWhatsApp 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👉 http://casusbelli.top 👨💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎵 La música incluida en el programa es Ready for the war de Marc Corominas Pujadó bajo licencia CC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ El resto de música es bajo licencia privada de Epidemic Music, Jamendo Music o SGAE SGAE RRDD/4/1074/1012 de Ivoox. 🎭Las opiniones expresadas en este programa de pódcast, son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quienes las trasmiten. Que cada palo aguante su vela. 📧¿Quieres contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/391278 B10 USS Nimitz, el símbolo de una era en la US Navy Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Host Eric Mills talks with naval historian Tyler R. Bamford about his article on Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz and leadership philosophy.

A piece of metal lands on a physicist's desk. The claim? It was recovered from a UFO crash site. Most scientists would laugh it off, but Dr. Matthew Szydagis takes it to his lab and fires up the spectrometer. Matthew is a unicorn in this space, a Christian experimental physicist who explores dark matter by day and tests alleged extraterrestrial materials on the side. He's worked with Nimitz witness Gary Voorhis, appeared on UFO documentaries, and catches flak from both atheist colleagues who mock his faith and Christians who think he's chasing demons. He doesn't care. His mission is simple: gather physical evidence, test it rigorously, and follow the truth wherever it leads. Here's what stopped us in our tracks. Matthew has watched multiple people convert to Christianity through UFO research, not because they decided the phenomenon was demonic, but because they came to believe in a Creator who filled the cosmos with physical beings. If Satan is orchestrating a grand deception, that's a spectacular failure. We get into why the "it's all demons" framework can't account for radar signatures and isotopic evidence, why the "vast distances make travel impossible" argument collapses under basic relativity, and why early church fathers like Augustine had zero problem with extraterrestrial life. Matthew also drops his controversial take on Bob Lazar and offers a wild hypothesis about why aliens might be staying silent. This is a physicist who believes in dark matter and the resurrection, and he's not apologizing for either. Buckle up, this conversation will stretch your categories and remind you that truth, both scientific and theological, is bigger than our comfort zones. This Episode is Sponsored By: https://homechef.com/blurry — Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box & free dessert for life! https://livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% off your first order with promo code BLURRY at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMPHIBIOUS LESSONS AND INTERNAL RIVALRIES Colleague Craig Symonds. The Central Pacific drive began with the bloody assault on Tarawa, revealing the difficulties of amphibious warfare against coral reefs and the temper of Marine General Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith. Nimitz also managed friction with his deputy, John Towers, an aviator who believed only pilots should command carriers. Applying "calculated risk," Nimitz overruled subordinates to strike directly at Kwajalein in the Marshalls, a decision that proved successful. He also gave Marc Mitscher a second chance, allowing him to eventually become a legendary carrier commander despite Spruance'slingering reservations. NUMBER 5 1945 OKINAWA

TYPHOONS, KAMIKAZES, AND UNFORGIVING WARFARE Colleague Craig Symonds. Halsey's aggression led to disaster when he twice steered the fleet into typhoons, causing significant loss of life and ships. Despite inquiries recommending Halsey's removal, Nimitz retained him to maintain public morale. The war grew grimmer with the invasion of Iwo Jima, where Marines felt unsupported by naval gunfire, and the emergence of Kamikaze suicide attacks off Okinawa. Nimitz, now based in Guam, observed the terrifying effectiveness of the Kamikazes, which he noted was the only wartime development the Naval War College had failed to anticipate. NUMBER 7 1945 OKINAWA FLAME THROWER DUGOUT

THE TURKEY SHOOT AND THE WORLD WONDERS Colleague Craig Symonds. During the Battle of the Philippine Sea, Spruance prioritized protecting the Saipan beachhead, resulting in the "Turkey Shoot" that decimated Japanese air power but allowed enemy ships to escape. Later, at Leyte Gulf, the Japanese lured Halsey's Third Fleetaway with empty carriers, leaving the invasion force vulnerable. Nimitz, breaking his rule against interfering, sent a query asking the location of Task Force 34. Padding in the encrypted text added the phrase "the whole world wonders," which insulted Halsey and caused him to throw a tantrum during a critical hour of the battle. NUMBER 6 1945 OKINAWA

THE ATOMIC BOMB AND POST-WAR LEADERSHIP Colleague Craig Symonds. Nimitz and King believed a naval blockade could force Japan's surrender without a costly invasion, which they feared would result in millions of deaths. Nimitz was informed early about the atomic bomb to ensure it wouldn't interfere with operations. After the war, despite resistance from the aviation community and Secretary Forrestal, Nimitz served a two-year term as Chief of Naval Operations. Spruance, denied a fifth star in favor of Halsey, took the high road by leading the Naval War College, ensuring future officers learned from the Pacific war's lessons. NUMBER 8 1945 OKINAWA TEN YEAR OLD SURRENDERS WITH WHITE FLAG

HALSEY'S AGGRESSION AND STRATEGIC DEBATES Colleague Craig Symonds. Fearing the loss of Guadalcanal, Nimitz replaced the cautious Ghormley with Bill Halsey, whose aggressive "Kill Japs" attitude boosted morale. While Nimitz valued Halsey's pugnacity for "cavalry charges," he recognized the risks of his temperament. Halsey surprisingly bonded with General Douglas MacArthur, despite the rivalry between the Navy's Central Pacificstrategy and the Army's push to return to the Philippines. This strategic divide required a summit with President Roosevelt in Hawaii to resolve whether to island-hop toward Formosa or support MacArthur's pledge to liberate the Philippines. NUMBER 4 1945 1ST MARINES.OKINAWA

INTELLIGENCE AND CALCULATED RISK Colleague Craig Symonds. Nimitz employed the concept of "calculated risk"—weighing potential benefits against losses—to manage his inferior forces. Although he viewed the Doolittle Raid as a risky stunt, he allowed it to proceed. Relying on intelligence from Layton and Rochefort, Nimitzcommitted his remaining carriers to the Battle of the Coral Sea and Midway. When Admiral Halsey fell ill with a skin condition before Midway, Nimitz selected the quiet Raymond Spruance to command, a decision validated by victory. Following Midway, Nimitz quietly placed aviator Marc Mitscher in "escrow" after a misleading after-action report. NUMBER 2 1945 OKINAWA (CV-94 LUNGA POINT)

TAKING COMMAND OF A WRECKED FLEET Colleague Craig Symonds. Arriving at Pearl Harbor on Christmas 1941, Chester Nimitz faced the immediate task of bringing stability to a devastated command while the harbor was still burning. Selected by President Roosevelt, who knew him personally, Nimitz was chosen over the skepticism of Admiral Ernest King, who doubted Nimitz's toughness. While King viewed Nimitz as a "fixer" and manager rather than a warrior, Nimitz focused on rebuilding confidence. He privately expressed uncertainty to his wife but projected calm assurance to his subordinates, navigating early naval rivalries between aviators ("brown shoes") and ship drivers ("black shoes"). NUMBER 1 1945 OKINAWA

THE GUADALCANAL SHOESTRING AND COMMAND STRESS Colleague Craig Symonds. To preempt a Japanese airfield, King pushed for an offensive at Guadalcanal despite inadequate resources. Nimitz managed this "shoestring" operation while balancing the needs of his struggling subordinate, Admiral Ghormley, against King'sdemand for action. Amidst the stress, Nimitz found relief in a disciplined routine, power-walking ten miles daily and visiting the Walker family to escape office pressures. Meanwhile, King's animosity toward Admiral Fletcher grew, largely stemming from the loss of Wake Island and a perception that Fletcher was too concerned with fuel logistics. NUMBER 3 1945 OVER NSHS, OKINAWA

[SPONSORISÉ] Abonnez-vous et ne manquez plus aucun épisode de Paranormal • Histoires Vraies en cliquant ici En 2017, un article du New York times s'apprête à provoquer une véritable déflagration : “Auras lumineuses et “argent noir” : le mystérieux programme OVNI du Pentagone.” D'anciens membres des Services secrets américains y révèlent l'existence d'une branche d'étude dédiée à ces objets volants non identifiés. Le “Programme avancé d'identification des menaces aérospatiales” analyse les observations militaires de ces anomalies, et, selon les témoins, examine les vestiges de technologies inconnues. L'affaire est loin du complotisme, les informateurs sont des officiers reconnus ayant obtenu la déclassification de documents. Trois vidéos sont ainsi jointes à l'article. L'une d'elles, capturée par l'armée en 2004, montre un objet blanc inconnu en forme de tic tac, se déplaçant à une vitesse folle sur l'écran de contrôle d'un avion d'élite. Un peu plus d'une minute de film, qui révèle au grand public l'un des cas d'observation d'OVNI les plus crédibles jamais documentés : l'accident du Nimitz.Paranormal • Histoires Vraies est une production Minuit.

[SPONSORISÉ] Abonnez-vous et ne manquez plus aucun épisode de Paranormal • Histoires Vraies en cliquant ici En 2017, un article du New York times s'apprête à provoquer une véritable déflagration : “Auras lumineuses et “argent noir” : le mystérieux programme OVNI du Pentagone.” D'anciens membres des Services secrets américains y révèlent l'existence d'une branche d'étude dédiée à ces objets volants non identifiés. Le “Programme avancé d'identification des menaces aérospatiales” analyse les observations militaires de ces anomalies, et, selon les témoins, examine les vestiges de technologies inconnues. L'affaire est loin du complotisme, les informateurs sont des officiers reconnus ayant obtenu la déclassification de documents. Trois vidéos sont ainsi jointes à l'article. L'une d'elles, capturée par l'armée en 2004, montre un objet blanc inconnu en forme de tic tac, se déplaçant à une vitesse folle sur l'écran de contrôle d'un avion d'élite. Un peu plus d'une minute de film, qui révèle au grand public l'un des cas d'observation d'OVNI les plus crédibles jamais documentés : l'accident du Nimitz.Paranormal • Histoires Vraies est une production Minuit.

AlienNimitz, Tic Tac and PAO: Grandpa Bill's Scientific Skepticism Guide to UAPsThe UAP Memory Palace: Four Pillars to Fact-Check Blurry Photos and Nimitz Tic TacsGrandpa Bill, here to talk about holistic healing for the mind, body, and—this week—our collective curiosity about the skies above.Now, I know what you're thinking: UAPs and holistic healing? But trust me, folks, a cluttered mind is an unhealthy mind. And when the conversation shifts to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs, we need a clean, structured space in our brains to keep the facts from the fiction. We need mental clarity.That's exactly what my brilliant 18-year-old granddaughter, Adah, is grappling with for her college project. She's studying the Nimitz incident and the science of skepticism. So today, we're building the ultimate defense against confusion: The UAP Memory Palace.Join Grandpa Bill on the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour as he explores holistic healing for the mind, body, and soul. Dive into discussions on UAPs, wellness, and life's mysteries with a touch of wisdom and curiosity.Welcome to BillHolt @billholt8792, where Grandpa Bill shares insights on holistic healing, UAP phenomena, and personal growth. Subscribe for engaging content that nourishes your mind and spirit Always Food for The Mind, Body & The Soul.#HolisticHealing, #UAPs, #MindBodySoul, #WellnessJourney, #GrandpaBill,Segment 1: The Healing Power of Clarity#MemoryPalace, #PAOSystem, #MajorSystem, #MiniMnemonic, #MentalClarity, #HolisticHealing,#UAP, #UFO, #Nimitz, #TicTac ,#UnidentifiedAerialPhenomena, #ScientificSkepticism,#GrandpaBill, #KennelKelp, #BHSales ,#Podcast,

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Lieutenant Seth C. Breen about his recent CIMSEC article on SWO tactical qualifications and his article "The Nimitz Way Still Applies" published last year in Proceedings.

//The Wire//2300Z October 27, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: FUGITIVE SEARCH ENDS IN U.K. AS MISTAKENLY RELEASED DEPORTATION CANDIDATE RECAPTURED. US NAVY LOSES TWO AIRCRAFT IN SOUTH CHINA SEA. VENEZUELA CONTINUES WARTIME PREPARATIONS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-South America: Venezuelan forces continue to make plans for an American invasion by hardening infrastructure and deploying defenses as best they can. Over the weekend many Venezuelan citizens have posted their military's movements on social media, at least one of which included the location of a Venezuelan SA-17 GRIZZLY Surface-to-Air Missile Battalion.Analyst Comment: TikTok and social media in general are the death of OPSEC in any nation, and Venezuela is no exception. Even the Venezuelan military has no real concept of digital security, and even pointing out these OPSEC violations to them directly doesn't really seem to matter much.Otherwise, American presence patrols continue as before. Some Venezuelans were able to observe what they described as American vessels on the horizon, confirming the US Navy and US Marine Corps continue to conduct operations quite literally just outside Venezuela's territorial waters.Far East: Over the weekend two US Navy aircraft were lost at sea due to two separate aviation mishaps. One MH-60R Sea Hawk from the USS *Nimitz* was lost at sea while conducting routine operations in the South China Sea. All three crew members survived the crash, and were recovered from the water. About an hour later, one F/A-18F Super Hornet (also assigned to the *Nimitz*) also went down, with both crew members ejecting and being recovered from the water safely.Analyst Comment: Despite the seeming rarity of two downed aircraft occurring at nearly the same time, these things do indeed happen occasionally. Two aircraft going down due to mishaps within an hour of each other is not exactly a frequent occurrence, but it does happen, especially since the US Navy continues an extremely intense tempto of operations. An investigation will be conducted, to be certain, but at the moment these disasters point to the nature of these types of operations...it's a risky business. As such, it is a sheer miracle that all of those involved survived these incidents, and several investigations are likely to be carried out to determine the causation of these mishaps. Until more information is known, there's no telling what led to the loss of either aircraft.United Kingdom: Hadush Kebatu was recaptured after a day-long manhunt yesterday. He was able to evade capture for two days, despite not even trying to evade detection. Authorities claim that they are still investigating what allegedly went wrong in order for him to be released by mistake in the first place, but so far no details on this have been released to the public.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: So far, the development of the Kebatu case has been host to many concerning details which have inflamed tensions higher than they already are. For instance, he initially tried to return to the detention facility after his release, and remained in the vicinity of the facility for several hours. Eventually detention facility staff escorted him to the train station, and helped him escape. He was given a prepaid card with money, and generally spent the day walking around London on a light shopping spree, in one of the most heavily surveilled cities on Earth. Every few hours the Met released a new video of him milling around, but somehow managed to evade capture for the entire day, completely unaware that a nationwide manhunt was underway for him. In the end, it wasn't even the police that apprehended him...a local citizen spotted him in a public park which resulted in his recapture.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

6. Spruance vs. Halsey: Priorities at the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay During the Battle of the Philippine Sea ("Turkey Shoot") supporting the Marianas landings, Admiral Spruance prioritized protecting the Saipan beachhead. He refused Marc Mitscher's request to chase the Japanese fleet, resulting in the destruction of Japanese naval air power but generating resentment among aviators. The Battle of Leyte Gulf exposed Halsey's vulnerability to bait. The Japanese used their carriers as decoys to draw Halsey's Third Fleet north, allowing battleships to threaten the Leyte invasion force. Nimitz, hesitant to interfere, sent an inquiry asking, "Where's Task Force 34?" Halsey misinterpreted the message's padding, "The whole world wonders," as a rebuke, leading to a furious, hour-long sulk before he acted.

8. Blockade vs. Invasion: Ending the Pacific War and Post-War Command AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Nimitz and King opposed the planned invasion of the Japanese home islands (Operation Downfall), arguing that a strict naval blockade, executed primarily by submarines, combined with bombing, would force surrender. They calculated that an invasion would cost hundreds of thousands of American lives and millions of Japanese lives, given the culture of fighting to the death. Nimitz was informed about the secret development of a special weapon (the atomic bomb) in March 1945 to ensure targets were reserved. After the war ended, Nimitz was the logical candidate for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), though he faced opposition from the aviation community (Towers). He accepted a two-year term as CNO. Admiral Spruance declined high command, instead choosing to become President of the Naval War College to teach future officers the lessons learned in the Pacific War.

1. Nimitz Takes Command at Pearl Harbor: Manager vs. Fighter AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Chester Nimitz arrived at Pearl Harbor by seaplane on Christmas 1941 to take over a wrecked command, tasked with bringing stability and recovery. He was chosen by FDR and Secretary Knox, who knew him personally from his time as Bureau Chief of Naval Personnel. Admiral Ernest King, however, was initially skeptical, viewing Nimitz as a "fixer" or manager, doubting his toughness. Nimitz, despite private anxieties, maintained a calm, confident presence for his staff. A key irony is that Nimitz had previously suggested a more senior officer (Kimmel) take the Pacific Fleet command, saving himself from being the victim of the Japanese attack. The Navy's internal "brown shoes" (aviators) versus "black shoes" rivalry is also introduced. 1890 USS NAHUNT

2. Calculated Risk and Critical Intelligence: Setting the Stage for Midway AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Following the Pearl Harbor attack, Nimitz was urged by King to "Attack, attack, attack," despite inadequate resources. Nimitz applied his concept of calculated risk, developed at the Naval War College, assessing the benefit to be derived against the risk assumed. Nimitz viewed the Doolittle Raid as a "public relations stunt," but chose not to fight the scheme, even though it used 50% of his offensive carrier capability. Crucial to Nimitz's success was intelligence derived from Japanese radio traffic by Lieutenant Commander Joseph Rochefort's cryptanalysis group, relayed by Eddie Layton. Nimitz deployed forces for the Battle of the Coral Sea (the first battle where ships never sighted each other). For Midway, Nimitz replaced the ill Admiral Halsey with the quiet, non-aviator Raymond Spruance. Nimitz later temporarily relieved aviator Marc Mitscher for disguising a misstep in an after-action report.

3. Guadalcanal, Ghormley's Struggle, and Nimitz's Personal Management AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Despite the "Europe first" strategy, the success of Midway prompted King to push for an immediate offensive. The target shifted from the Santa Cruz Islands to Guadalcanal in August 1942 when news arrived that the Japanese were building an airfield there. This amphibious operation began "on a shoestring" with inadequate supplies. Nimitz managed the pressure by adhering to a routine, power walking up to 10 miles daily, and finding respite with the Walker family. Admiral Ghormley, commanding the operation from Noumea, struggled due to inadequate resources, illness, and excessive caution. Nimitz sympathized with Ghormley's dilemma but felt he needed to be more proactive. The segment also notes King's unjustified animosity toward Admiral Fletcher. 1905 DINNER WITH TR

4. The Aggressive Commander: Nimitz Appoints Bull Halsey AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Perceiving that Admiral Ghormley was too cautious and in poor health, Nimitz replaced him with Admiral William "Bull" Halsey to rescue the precarious situation at Guadalcanal. Nimitz knew Halsey's aggressive nature ("Kill Japs. Kill Japs. Kill more Japs.") and used him primarily for "cavalry charges," preferring Spruance for thoughtful planning. While Halsey's attack strategy led to some naval losses, Nimitz appreciated his belligerent approach against the Japanese strategy of attrition. Halsey and General Douglas MacArthur, co-commanders of separate theaters, met in Brisbane; MacArthur avoided a clash by charming Halsey to ensure cooperation. The strategic debate between MacArthur's South Pacific route to the Philippines and the Navy's preferred Central Pacific island-hopping campaign is introduced. 1911 USS MAINE IN HAVANA HARBOR

5. Tarawa, Towers' Rivalry, and the Kwajalein Calculated Risk AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay The Central Pacific campaign began with the bloody amphibious landing at Tarawa in November 1943. High casualties resulted from a neap tide stranding landing craft on a coral shelf, infuriating Marine General Holland "Howling Mad" Smith. Nimitz had to manage internal conflicts, including Deputy Commander Admiral John Towers, who was foisted upon him by King. Towers was difficult because he believed only aviators should hold carrier command, creating tension with black shoe officers like Nimitz and Spruance. Nimitz, believing in second chances, restored Marc Mitscher to a carrier command, against Spruance's wishes. Learning lessons from Tarawa's bloodshed, Nimitz applied a calculated risk by overriding his subordinates and attacking the main Japanese base at Kwajalein directly, succeeding quickly with minimal loss.

7. Kamikazes, Typhoons, and the Unstoppable Halsey AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Admiral Halsey recklessly navigated his fleet through two major typhoons (December 1944 and June 1945), causing severe losses including three ships sunk and 800 lives lost in the first storm. Despite recommendations for dismissal, Nimitz refused to fire Halsey, using calculated risk that removing the popular, iconic commander would negatively impact American morale. Nimitz moved his headquarters to Guam to be closer to the fighting. At Iwo Jima, Marine commanders argued the Navy provided inadequate preparatory gunfire, though the Japanese tactic of fighting to the death was the primary cause of casualties. During the Okinawa campaign, the Japanese introduced the terrifying Kamikaze tactic—the one element Nimitz noted the Naval War College had not anticipated. The Kamikazes inflicted horrific losses, but ultimately failed to force negotiations. 8. Blockade vs. Invasion: Ending the Pacific War and Post-War Command AUTHOR: Professor Craig Symonds BOOK TITLE: Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Nimitz and King opposed the planned invasion of the Japanese home islands (Operation Downfall), arguing that a strict naval blockade, executed primarily by submarines, combined with bombing, would force surrender. They calculated that an invasion would cost hundreds of thousands of American lives and millions of Japanese lives, given the culture of fighting to the death. Nimitz was informed about the secret development of a special weapon (the atomic bomb) in March 1945 to ensure targets were reserved. After the war ended, Nimitz was the logical candidate for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), though he faced opposition from the aviation community (Towers). He accepted a two-year term as CNO. Admiral Spruance declined high command, instead choosing to become President of the Naval War College to teach future officers the lessons learned in the Pacific War.