

The Proceedings Podcast
U.S. Naval Institute
The Naval Institute is a private, not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.
Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well.
Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well.
Episodes
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Sep 28, 2020 • 43min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 185 - Conversation with the Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black discusses a wide range of issues facing the force now and in the future.

Sep 24, 2020 • 44min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 184 - The History of the Herndon Climb
A conversation about the history of the iconic Herndon Monument climb at the Naval Academy with author Jim McNeal.

Sep 21, 2020 • 40min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 183 - How to Succeed in Flight School
LCDR Steve Moffett talks about his article titled "How to Succeed in Flight School (by Really Trying)" in the Sept. Proceedings.

Sep 14, 2020 • 38min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 182 - Commandant Unveils New Coast Guard IUU Strategy
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant ADM Karl Schultz unveils the service's new Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fisheries strategy designed to protect regional food sources around the globe.

Sep 11, 2020 • 39min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 181 - Coast Guard's First Aid Fiasco
Chief Boatswain's Mate Phillip Null, USCG, talks about his award winning essay dealing with the need for more first aid training for Coast Guard crews.

Sep 1, 2020 • 48min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 180 - "A Fitting Place to End a War"
Historian Paul Stillwell talks about the history of USS Missouri, the venue for the surrender of the Japanese on Sept. 2, 1945.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/october/fitting-place-end-war

Aug 31, 2020 • 38min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 179 - Employ Coast Guard LEDets to the Indo-Pacific
LT Andrew Ray talks about his award-winning essay on the subject of using Coast Guard law enforcement detachments more effectively in the Indo-Pacific.

Aug 25, 2020 • 49min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 178 - "World's Most Vertical Person"
Dr. Kathy Sullivan talks about her life as an astronaut, scientist, agency chief, Navy reservist, and "deep sea tourist." The conversation includes her thoughts on climate change and the state of politics with respect to problem solving.

Aug 21, 2020 • 28min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 177 - The Price of Shore Facilities and MWR
CMC Justin Gray talks about the costs of shore installations and how tight budgets and a changing culture are forcing leaders to re-think what the priorities are.

Aug 12, 2020 • 32min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 176 - America's First Foreign Military Sale
Naval historian Bill Prom talks about "the seventh frigate," a warship built as a payoff to Algiers - in essence America's first FMS transaction.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/august/seventh-frigate