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Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), a leader in international business, national security, and global philanthropy, shares the books that facilitated his success. A guide to living and leading through reading, The Admiral's Bookshelf links twenty-five essential life lessons and leadership principles to the books that best illustrate them. After speaking with him, Michael is then inspired to reveal his top 25 books as well - listen in! Original air date 26 March 2025. The book was published on 18 March 2025.

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in the angry and frustrated Mexico City where the Sheinbaum government means to retaliate for the tariff hike. I1900 VENEZUELA CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #NEWWORLDREPORT: MEXICO SHAINBAUM 85% APPROVAL. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 9:15-9:30 #NEWWORLDREPORT: BLACKROCK BUYS HUTCHINSON. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 9:30-9:45 #NEWWORLDREPORT: VENEZUELA VS GUYANA. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS 9:45-10:00 #NEWWORLDREPORT: BRIGHT URUGUAY. LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE. @REVANELLIS #NEWWORLDREPORTELLIS SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #PRC: JIMMY LAI ON TRIAL; MARK CLIFFORD, GORDON CHANG. 10:15-10:30 #CANADA: TARIFFS AND TRUDEAU: CHARLES BURTON, SINOPSIS. GORDON CHANG. 10:30-10:45 #MOON: LANDERS GALORE. BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM 10:45-11:00 #SUNSPOTS: DOUBLE PEAK? BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #WHEAT: THE CROP IS THREATENED BY FROST. SIMON CONSTABLE, BARRON'S 11:15-11:30 #UK: MILITARY NEEDS EVERYTHING. SIMON CONSTABLE, OCCITANIE. 11:30-11:45 PLA-NAVY: THE FOURTH CARRIER. CAPTAIN JIM FANELL, USN (RET). @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 11:45-12:00 RUSSIA AND CHINA DOMINATE. GENERAL BLAINE HOLT, USAF (RET) FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 SOTU: TECH BROS IN THE CELEBRATION. #SCALAREPORT: CHRIS RIEGEL CEO, SCALA.COM @STRATACACHE. 12:15-12:30 SOTU: DOGE IN DC SUBURBS. JIM PFAFF, CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS. 12:30-12:45 #INDIA: PM MODI AND TRUMP. SADANAND DHUME WSJ 12:45-1:00 AM #HOTEL MARS: PRIVATE LANDERS ON THE MOON. DOUGLASMMESSIER.SUBSTACK.COM, DAVID LIVINGSTON.

"Preview: Colleague Captain James Fanell USN (ret) reports on the search for the 4th PLA Navy aircraft carrier. More later. 1942 ENTERPRISE

PLA-NAVY: THE FOURTH CARRIER. CAPTAIN JIM FANELL, USN (RET). @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1904

PREVIEW - PHILIPPINES Colleague Captain James Fanell, USN (ret), comments on the challenge for the new Trump administration in the South China Sea as the PLA routinely bullies and provokes the outgunned Philippine authorities. More details tonight. 1924 Philippines

OCF MINISTRY NEWS  OCF Global Town Hall: Visit ocfusa.org/gth2025 to learn more about and register for the next iteration of this annual, virtual event, scheduled for 8 February.  Regional ROTC retreats: Visit ocfusa.org/rotc to find the next regional ROTC retreat near you.   Annual impact report: To hear more about Freddy's OCF experience and other stories of impact from our conference centers, field locations, and more, download our Annual Impact Report by visiting ocfusa.org/air2024.     Mentoring opportunities: If you're interested in mentoring or being trained in mentoring and want to learn more, visit ocfusa.org/mentoring or contact Bill Rue via bill.rue@ocfusa.org.      ASK OCF  LT Will Parker, USN, who serves as the OCF Submarine Community Coordinator, answered this frequently asked question from another OCFer: How do you balance/integrate OCF involvement with commitment to the local church?  To learn more about church-OCF dynamics and ways you can integrate your involvement in both, visit ocfusa.org/handbook/chapter-22.   If you have a question that you want us to consider for a future “Ask OCF” segment, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.    GUEST SPOTLIGHT  This month's episode puts the guest spotlight on CAPT Terry Wichert, USN (Ret.). Having served in the U.S. Navy for 30+ years, he now serves as the executive director for Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services (ACCTS), a sister ministry of OCF.    Through personal experiences and some of the 650+ recorded prayers in the Bible, such as those in the books of Nehemiah and Daniel, Terry unpacks the power of persevering prayer. He explains what prayer is and what it isn't, gives some ideas for developing a prayer life, and viewing prayer as a way to have a relationship with our Lord and align our hearts with His.  If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic we should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.     POINTS TO PONDER  As you listen to this conversation with Terry, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:  Terry reminds us that God “loves for us to pray” and “hears our prayer.” How do these reminders affect your view of prayer?  To pose the question Terry says he often asks other believers: Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Why or why not?  Terry mentions a monthly habit of spending an entire day in prayer before the Lord. What habits might benefit you in your prayer life?  When was a time you prayed often about a certain topic but ultimately the Lord orchestrated circumstances that differed from your prayers? How did you respond? How did that experience grow you in your faith in Him? 

1/2:  #GENERALS AND ADMIRALS:What's wrong with the Three and Four Star protocols?  Captain Steve Deal, USN, (ret) https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-fire-military-generals/ 1919 Churchill andd Pershing

2/2:  #GENERALS AND ADMIRALS:What's wrong with the Three and Four Star protocols?  Captain Steve Deal, USN, (ret)  https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-fire-military-generals/ 1905 New Year's Reception at the zWhite House: Admiral George Dewey upfront

"PREVIEW: GENERALS AND ADMIRALS: Colleague Steve Deal, USN (Ret) examines the selection process for three and four-star commanders - and how this protocol fails to develop leadership for future conflicts. More details to follow." 1944: Ike chosen by George Marshall

This week's episode is a replay from 2022 with Captain Ryan Bernacchi, USN (Ret.) a retired naval officer who possesses a unique background in aviation, leadership, high performance teamwork, and organizational culture. During his distinguished 25-year career in the Navy his notable positions include the Commanding Officer and Flight Leader of the Blue Angels, command of a fleet Super Hornet squadron, and TOPGUN Instructor, with worldwide deployments aboard aircraft carriers, including major combat operations. In academia, Ryan has complemented his operational expertise with the study of strategy, cyber, culture, leadership and ethics. Ryan served as the Director of Leadership and Character Development and an ethics professor at the United States Naval Academy. He was twice selected to serve in strategic roles as a Director Fellow for the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group, and as the Navy's Federal Executive Fellow at MIT. Ryan received a B.A. Degree from the University of California in Cultural Anthropology and is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Naval War College with a M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies. Ryan is a recognized expert with compelling vision in high performance leadership, character, teamwork, and organizational culture.  During his time at the Naval Academy, Ryan served as the Officer Representative to the Women's lacrosse team and Head Coach Cindy Timchal. In our podcast tfrom October of 2022, we discuss Cindy and her amazing team, as well as vulnerability, team culture, confidence vs. ego, how people learn difficult tasks, and more. We also have a fascinating talk about visualization, and how the world's best pilots fly every flight in their head before they fly it in real life. This one will require many pages to take notes. 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Our 2025 Mastermind and Certification Program is sold out, but we do have a waitlist as well as a collection of coaches who are interested in being part of our next cohort. If you want to take a deeper dive then ever offered before into your coaching and personal development, or work within your school or club improving coaching or transforming the culture, or you want to hit the road as a speaker and presenter working with teams and youth sports organizations, we will give you the tools and support to do so. We are collecting names who are interested at this moment in joining the waitlist or being the first to know when we offer another program, you can do so by clicking here and adding your name and email to the list. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. 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"Preview: MOBILE BAY: Conversation with Admiral James Stavridis, USN (ret.) regarding the savvy and daring of Admiral David Farragut in directing his Union gunboats into the heavily mined Mobile Bay in the summer of 1864." 1867 Farragut and crew

What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent?  Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd. After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship.  Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service.  He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669).  After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630).  After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems.  After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee.  Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

Joining Donny this week is Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.). Admiral Stavridis sits down for an in-depth discussion about the war in Gaza, how both presidential candidates would handle the Middle East and his new book, The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy (Out Now). Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following up on a podcast discussion we had last year to help the push to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the US Army's Hello Girls of WW1, we have good news:   We are so close to reaching the numbers we need!   The Hello Girls of the WW1 US Army have never been officially recognized for the groundbreaking service they provided as America's first women soldiers. In this call to action, an incredible group of people come back on to talk about why the Hello Girls should receive the Congressional Gold Medal.    Joining us are:   Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, representing Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, and the  original sponsor, H.R. 1572 Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023: (https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1572/text)   Dan Dayton, Former Executive Director, U.S. World War I Centennial Commission   Catherine Bourgin, granddaughter of Hello Girl Marie Edmee LeRoux    Carolyn Timbie, granddaughter of Hello Girls Chief Operator Grace Banker   Chris Christopher, Captain, USN (Ret.), US WW1 Centennial Commission   Diane Boettcher, Captain, USN (Ret.), genealogical researcher  Support a Congressional Gold Medal for the WWI Hello Girls! Instructions are here:   https://ww1cc.org/hellogirls   US listeners, email or call your Congressional Representatives today! The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast.    Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter at @WW1podcast, the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on FaceBook, and on Instagram at @WW1battlecast. Not into social media? Email me directly at verdunpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes.  

PREVIEW: Conversation with colleague Captain Jerry Hendrix, USN (ret) re the US Navy involved with the defense of Israel during the ballistic missile attack -- and what else we see in the region. More tonight. 1939 USS Reuben James

Adm. Mike Rogers, USN Ret., a former director of the National Security Agency and commander of US Cyber Command who is now the chairman of the advisory board of cybersecurity firm Claroty, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the recent revelation that Chinese hackers have for the first time taken the provocative step of installing malware in key US infrastructure; how Washington must respond to restore deterrence, the range of actions the Biden administration should consider including a targeted cyber operations to damage the Chinese economy; actions Congress should take to curb Chinese access to US technology and networks; countering the growing coordination among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea; increasingly sophisticated Russian efforts to undermine US elections; and why creating an independent cyber force is a bad idea.

As the election day quickly approaches, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. hosted a discussion between #EconClubDC Chairman David Rubenstein and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) on their upcoming books: The Highest Calling and 2054.These two bestselling authors interviewed each other, sharing insights from their latest books and extensive experience in government, military, and business. They also discussed about the American presidency, world affairs, and the potential challenges of unchecked technological progress.

The Harris-Walz campaign is ramping up its national security critique of former President Donald Trump ahead of tonight's debate, with 10 retired senior military officers endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the most qualified candidate to serve as president. In a statement, the military leaders declared Harris "the best—and only—presidential candidate in this race who is fit to serve as our commander-in-chief." The statement was signed by the following military officials: Admiral Steve Abbot, USN (Ret) Brigadier General Steven M. Anderson, USA (Ret) Major General Peter S. Cooke, USA (Ret) General Larry R. Ellis, USA (Ret) Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps John L. Estrada, USMC (Ret), former Ambassador Major General Randy Manner, USA (Ret) Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn, USN (Ret), former Assistant Secretary of the Navy General Lloyd W. Newton, USAF (Ret) Major General Marilyn Quagliotti, USA (Ret) Rear Admiral Michael E. Smith, USN (Ret) They cited her leadership on key issues like Ukraine and China while slamming Trump for what they call reckless and chaotic handling of U.S. national security. The officers also condemned Trump's treatment of troops, recalling his comments referring to fallen soldiers as "suckers and losers," and his mismanagement of the Afghanistan withdrawal, which they say, put service members at risk. The Harris-Walz team also launched a new ad featuring former Trump officials like Mike Pence and John Bolton, warning of the dangers of a second Trump presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rear Admiral Michael Smith, USN (Ret.), talks to Richard Chew about the stakes in the November election and the national security threat posed by Donald Trump. Rear Admiral Smith is founder, president and board chairman of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A), which has endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Visit their website: https://www.nsl4a.org Catch "Chew's Views" with Richard Chew weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

On today's show: Former Rep. Jim Greenwood (R-PA) talks to Richard about Former Republican Members of Congress for Harris, of which he is a part, and his recent Heartland Signal editorial about gun violence (https://heartlandsignal.com/2024/09/05/op-ed-former-republican-congressman-decries-yet-more-senseless-gun-violence). And Rear Admiral Michael Smith, USN (Ret.), talks about the national security threat posed by Donald Trump. Smith is founder, president and board chairman of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A), which has endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Catch "Chew's Views" with Richard Chew weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

PREVIEW: PHILIPPINES: PRC: PALAWAN ISLAND: Conversation with colleague Captain James Fanell, USN (ret.) re the US intention to base a support force on Palawan Island on the shores of the contested South China Sea in order to fend off PLA predation. More tonight. 1924 Philippines

"I am interested in what facts informed your viewpoint." -- Commander Lippold October 12, 2000 the terrorist bombing of the USS Cole while refueling at port in  marked an impotant line in the way the Unites States deals with terrorists.  All terrorism is state sponsored. Therefor, we have to respond differently to protect the United States of America. Commander Kirk Lippold was in charge that day.  His leadership that day is proven by the fact that the USS Cole is still in service to our Country today.  That vessel should have sunk.  It was the leadership, training, honor and courage of the Crew that saved the USS Cole.   Commander Lippold wrote a fantastic book, Front Burner Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole. And it is an important read for everyone, especially Americans.  In a world full of indoctrination, falsehoods, failed leadership and divisiveness; We the People must take the responsibility to inform ourselves, think empathically and take action.   I am grateful to share this conversation with a man of Honor who lives his life with dignity and in service to others-- Thank you Commander Lippold.

If you find a message that is consistent over time, through times of ease and times of challenge, and at each challenge in the real world this message is validated, reinforced, and found to be correct — is that a message you need to pay attention to?Since the Houthi joined a second front with the Gazans against Israel by attacking international shipping in the Red Sea and its approaches, the US Navy has led the international response and has been engaged in continuous combat operations facing almost all anti-ship weapons that any navy would expect to face in 2024.The experience in the Red Sea is validating the consistent messages about fleet size and requirements voiced by our guest this week on Midrats — a consistent guest since 2010 — Bryan McGrath, Commander, USN (Ret.).SummaryIn this conversation, Sal, Mark, and Bryan McGrath discuss the ongoing attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who are clients of Iran. They also talk about the performance of the US Navy in protecting commercial shipping, the investments made in the Navy, and improvements and challenges in the US Navy. The conversation then shifts to the development of directed energy weapons and the challenges in integrating them into the fleet. They also discuss the importance of multi-mission platforms and the need for single-mission platforms in certain situations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the presence and deterrence mission of submarines and the need for VLS reload capabilities on DDGs. McGrath highlighted the positive changes in the fleet's material condition and combat systems, as well as the increased investment in training and spare parts. However, he also expressed concerns about the extended deployments and the strain it puts on ships and crews. McGrath emphasized the need for a larger Navy, particularly in terms of aircraft carriers, to meet the demands of global operations. He also discussed the challenges in the shipbuilding industry and the importance of stability and additional shipyards.Sound Bites"It is time to bring systems to see that allow us to economically engage civilizations that can out-produce us""There's been three straight budgets now that have funded spare parts significantly higher than I have seen them since I was in command."Chapters00:00: Introduction02:04: Ongoing Attacks on International Shipping in the Red Sea04:07: Performance of the Fleet in the Red Sea07:10: The Potential of Directed Energy Weapons09:40: Challenges in Integrating New Technology12:14: The Need for More VLS Tubes and Single-Mission Platforms16:13: The Role of Submarines in Naval Power21:53: Deterrence in the South China Sea26:43: Presence and Deterrence with the USS Georgia30:20: Rearming DDGs and the Importance of VLS33:36: Improvements in Shipyards and Material Conditions41:18: The Need for More Aircraft Carriers48:00: The Impact of Extended Deployments54:35: The Importance of Spare Parts58:58: Challenges of the Constellation Class01:00:09: The Importance of Stability and Additional ShipyardsBryan is the founding Managing Director of The FerryBridge Group LLC (FBG), a niche consultancy specializing in naval and national security issues including national and military strategy, strategic planning, executive communications, strategic communications, and emerging technologies. A retired Naval Officer, Bryan spent 21 years on active duty including a tour in command of USS BULKELEY (DDG 84), a guided-missile destroyer homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.In command, he received the “Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Award for Inspirational Leadership” from the Surface Navy Association and his ship earned the USS ARIZONA Memorial Trophy signifying its selection as the Fleet's most combat-ready warship. His final duties ashore included serving as Team Lead and Primary Author of the US Navy's 2007 Maritime Strategy “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower”.Bryan was formerly the Deputy Director of the Hudson Institute Center for American Seapower. In this capacity, he helped develop the Surface Navy's “Distributed Lethality” concept and the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments' 2017 Navy Alternate Fleet Architecture Study. He served as the Co-Lead of the 2012 Romney for President Naval Policy Committee, and the Lead of the 2016 Rubio for President Navy and Marine Corps Policy Committee.In March of 2023, he was appointed by the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC Rep. Mike Rogers R-Al) to the National Commission on the Future of the Navy. Bryan earned a BA in History from the University of Virginia in 1987, and an MA in Political Science (Congressional Studies) from The Catholic University of America. He is a graduate of the Naval War College.

PREVIEW: #PRC: #PLA Coast Guard: Philippines: Conversation with colleague James Fanell, USN (ret) re the surging of the PLA Navy and Coast Guard in the seas of East Asia -- & What is to be done?. Detail tonight. 1915 Manila

In this episode of Standpoint, Gabe interviews Vice Admiral Herm Shelanski, who served over 38 years in the Navy. They discuss Shelanski's career, the importance of service to the nation, and supporting the troops. Shelanski shares his journey from wanting to be a doctor to joining the Navy and eventually becoming a naval aviator and commanding an aircraft carrier. He highlights the three things that made him stay in the military: the focus on something important, the camaraderie, and the fun. They also discuss the role of the military in safeguarding national security and protecting shipping lanes for the economy. Shelanski emphasizes the need for more people to serve their country and the importance of understanding the foundational principles of the United States. They also touch on the impact of movies like Top Gun on recruiting and the need for better messaging to inspire people to serve. Shelanski is currently involved with the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) and the Aleph Institute, supporting Israel and providing support for Jewish service members. The episode concludes with a message to honor and remember the sacrifices of the troops on Independence Day weekend.--Remember to order your Contagion Kit from The Wellness Company today at twc.health/gabe - code GABE saves you 10% + FREE SHIPPING at checkout-- Chapters00:00 Honoring Our Troops on Independence Day Weekend01:59 Vice Admiral Herm Shelanski's Journey and the Importance of Service06:29 Commanding an Aircraft Carrier and the Three Things that Made Shelanski Stay13:41 Safeguarding National Security and Protecting Shipping Lanes23:39 Understanding the Foundational Principles of the United States26:14 Supporting Israel and Jewish Service Members38:11 A Message to Honor and Remember the Troops

As Commander of the Southwest Navy Region, Rear Admiral Leendert “Len” Hering Sr., USN (Ret), pioneered transformative programs in energy, water and waste management that set new standards across the Department of Defense. This episode dives into his exploration of biodiesel as a strategic solution for energy independence within the U.S. military.For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America. To suggest topics or guests for a future episode, email us at podcasts@CleanFuels.org.

PREVIEW: #NATO: #ARCTIC: Conversation with Captain Jerry Hendrix, USN (ret), re the significance of Finland and Sweden joining NATO - and the challenges of patrolling the Arctic Ocean as well as the Baltic Sea. More tonight. 1900 Jules Verne, Mysterious Island: Nautilus

PREVIEW: SOUTH CHINA SEA: Conversation with Captain James Fanell, USN (ret), re the bullying and brutality by the PRC Coast Guard and Navy against the Philippines in the South China Sea. 1915 Manila

SOUTH CHINA SEA:: Duelling Coast Guards deployed.  Captain James Fanell, USN (ret) https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314455898/ph-asks-us-japan-coast-guard-to-deploy-vessels-to-scs.html 1942

PREVIEW: PHILIPPINES: #PRC: Conversation with Captain James Fanell, USN (ret), re the PRC Coast Guard threat to the Philippines in the South China Sea and the fresh response by the Coast Guards of the US, Japan, ROK and the Philippines.  Details later. 1855 Manila

Last week you heard from Bonnie Carroll about her work with host Paul Rieckhoff to create the American Veterans for Ukraine organization. Immediately after recording that show, in advance of Memorial Day, at a historic event at Ukraine House in Washington, D.C., five leading voices from the American veterans community formally announced the formation of a groundbreaking new veterans organization focused on supporting victory in Ukraine. American Veterans for Ukraine, is a groundbreaking new effort from our host, Paul Rieckhoff, and past guests of the show Bonnie Carroll, Matt Gallagher, Adrian Bonenberger and Nolan Peterson. AVU is an American, non-partisan, non-profit organization with a clear mission: connecting, uniting and empowering American veterans to support victory for Ukraine.  AVU's two lines of effort to ensure that mission is accomplished are: 1. Driving public support for Ukraine. 2. Protecting continued US government funding for the fight. Along with the AVU Founders, attendees heard from Hope for Ukraine CEO, Yuriy Boyechko, Co-Founder of TAPS Ukraine and reserve Lieutenant in the Ukrainian military, Yuliya Dmytrova, as well as Katherine Semenyuk, a Ukrainian American military chaplain who on the first day of the Russian invasion, gave birth to her fifth child in a bunker, embodying the spirit of survival and determination. A video statement was also presented from Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret) and 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. AVU's five Co-Founders are known worldwide for their commitment to America, to the veterans community, and to issues of national security, global security, and peace. They represent a deep and diverse scope of backgrounds and are combining efforts to meet this critical moment in American and global history. It was an inspiring event and we want you to join us. Days before AVU launched another great organization hosted a gala as IAVA Salutes had another great event in support of their noble cause. As we reflect on Memorial Day, please keep organizations like IAVA and TAPS in mind. They are the helpers. And sometimes the helpers need a little help. And one more thing to keep in mind as you navigate the chaos as we pay tribute to the great Bill Walton, a true American hero who did it his own way. A true icon and a great Independent American. Thank you for changing the game and making life more fun for all of us. Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  -Visit American Veterans For Ukraine and join the fight. - Support TAPS and their efforts to help bereaved families. -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -WATCH video of the AVU Conference. -Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW OHIO-CLASS: Comment by Captain Jerry Hendrix, USN (ret) re the necessity to replace the four Ohio Class missile boats loaded with Tomahawks with more versions of the same in the next ten years -- along with more than 70 Virginia class attack boats -- and the shipyards and drydocks to care for the Submarine Fleet supremacy. 1917 Russian subs.

PREVIEW: #PRC: #TAIWAN: Conversation with colleague Captain Jmes Fanell, USN (ret) re an explanation for why US Navy authorities have been reluctant for so long to admit failure on the China threat. Much more later. https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Communist-China-Americas-Strategic/dp/1648210597/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=SVI5QKVDH7ZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3CuO3jl7d1hENlqXaYI1Kw.KJkeRg4eW-N9W9Ot0y7eRVaoCa8IXAU3S7fe2eAUdTI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Embracing+China+Fannell+thayer&qid=1716425180&s=books&sprefix=embracing+china+fannell+thayer%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1-fkmr0 1904 Imperial Japanese fleet

PREVIEW: #PRC: Conversation with colleague Captain James Fannell, USN (ret.)  re what must be done to deter the PLANavy strategy to penetrate and defeat the US and its allies in the island chains of th Western Pacific.  Details tonight. 1943 Yorktown

Kirk Lippold, Commander, USN (Ret.), Lippold Strategies, Former Commanding Officer USS Cole; Max Meizlish, Senior Research Analyst

PREVIEW: #PLA-NAVY: #USN: Conversation with colleague Captain James Fannell, USN (ret) re the PRC aim to jawbone and influence peddle its way through the First Island Chain, however there is likely a Plan B.  More tonight. 1949 PLA

Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews CDR Randy Gogen, USN-Ret, PhD, to discuss her book "From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets: A Century of Women in the U.S. Navy."

Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) return to the show and chat with Daniel Ford and NovelClass' Dave Pezza about their new book 2054.  To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his official website. To learn more about Admiral James Stavridis, visit his official website. Also listen to our last conversation with the pair in Episode 476. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews Captain Brett Crozier, USN-Ret, to discuss his book, Surf While You Can, to include reviewing the COVID outbreak aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in March of 2020 while he was in command. Team Step: http://www.teamstepusa.org/

From the February 12th guest post over at Sal's substack, our guest today opened with a firm point;"..the combat performance of U.S. Navy destroyers in the Red Sea against a variety of weapons employed by the Houthis from Yemen stands as a monument to decades of brilliance, hard work, and dedication across generations of naval officers, government civilians, industry executives, talented engineers and technologists, assembly line workers, and shipbuilders. THIS—is the military-industrial complex, and it works."Returning for another visit to Midrats to dive into his arguments about where the Military Industrial Complex puts "Ws" on the board and related topics will be Bryan McGrath, CDR, USN (Ret.).Bryan is the Managing Director of The FerryBridge Group LLC, a defense consultancy. The opinions expressed here are his.

-Mark Swinger is a retired Naval Aviator and former Left Wingman (#3) for the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels -After the completion of Officer Candidate School and U.S. Navy Flight School, he became Designated Naval Aviator in July of 2002, and went on to serve just under 23 years on Active Duty flying the F-14D Tomcat and all variants of F-18 Hornet and Super Hornet-He completed a total of 7 Aircraft Carrier Deployments, including multiple combat deployments in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During this time he logged over 3700 flight hours and over 800 successful Air Craft Carrier landings-From 2008 to 2009, he flew as the Left Wingman (#3) and Slot Pilot/Training Officer (#4) for Blue Angels, a flight demonstration squadron of the US Navy. It was here where he traveled country to demonstrate the aerial capabilities of the Super Hornet-He holds an undergraduate degree from University of Delaware, a Masters in Business Administration from Washington State University, and is currently a 737 pilot for United AirlinesFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessBuilding Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

1/2: #USNAVY: Future Navy needs Future Shipyards & What is to be done? Captain Jerry Hendrix, (USN ret.), Sagamore Institute https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24371645/navy-force-structure-and-shipbuilding-plans-background-and-issues-for-congress-jan-22-2024.pdf 1942 USS BOISE

2/2: #USNAVY: Future Navy needs Future Shipyards & What is to be done? Captain Jerry Hendrix, (USN ret.), Sagamore Institute https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24371645/navy-force-structure-and-shipbuilding-plans-background-and-issues-for-congress-jan-22-2024.pdf USS LANGLEY

PREVIEW: From a conversation with colleague Captain Jerry Hendrix (USN ret) re how does the US Navy build to the needed 355 ships, or 381 ships, or more, with the cavetas and restriuctions in place?  More of this tonight. 1912 US Wyoming

PREVIEW: Excerpt from a conversation with Captain James Fanell, (USN ret.) re the significance of the news that Manila and Hanoi are now working together to patrol the South China Sea in the face of PLAN bullying, More later tonight. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-philippines-seal-deals-south-china-sea-security-2024-01-30/ Manila 1915

PREVIEW: #IRAN: #USNAVY: Excerpt from a conversation with colleague Captain Jerry Hendrix (USN ret.) re the Bloomberg column recommendations by Admiral James Stavridis (USN ret.) for a weighty response to the Tehran provocation of murdering US soldiers who were on an anti-ISIS mission in Jordan.  Starting with Intel gathering and moving through non-kinetic tools (cyber, NSA,draining personal assets of the commanders who ordered the murders) before the carrier strike groups get involved in a 5-7 day campaign.  More of this tonight. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-29/how-the-us-can-strike-back-at-iran-after-deadly-drone-attack?srnd=undefined&sref=5g4GmFHo 1840 Tehran

We are thrilled to speak with Robert O. Wirt Jr., Captain, USN (Ret), the Buncombe County VTC Mentor Coordinator, and Chairman of the VTC Foundation. Learn about the critical role that Mentors play in supporting VTC veterans and how more veterans can get involved to truly 'Leave No Veteran Behind.'VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery~Become a Mentor:https://www.buncombeveteranscourt.com/become-a-mentorSupport:https://www.wncvtcfoundation.org/donate

On this week's Technology Report, Dr. Wes Naylor, a retired US Navy captain and former commander of the Naval Air Warfare Center Training and Simulation Division who is now the CEO of Helicon Chemical, and Chris Servello, the co-host of the Cavas Ships podcast and Defense & Aerospace Report producer who is a co-founder of the Provision Advisor PR firm, discuss takeaways from this year's Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), technologies that will shape the future of training and simulation that in turn will shape large-scale synthetic environments and CJADC2, the Biden administration's new supply chain approach and cyber security, as well as the legacy of Rear Adm. Jim Robb, USN Ret., who as president of the National Defense Industrial Association's National Training and Simulation Association was a driving force in I/ITSEC's growth with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Dr. John Sherwood interviews retired Vice Admiral Doug Crowder about his books and Sea Stories.

Captain Richard A. Stratton, USN Ret. Speaking at the NAPS class of 1983 40th reunion in Jacksonville, Florida. October 21, 2023.Link to the YouTube video of this event:https://youtu.be/QYS3OUOwLQQ?si=kxjbzX7_kPlB9B5q