Proceedings Magazine - August 2012 Vol. 138/8/1,314

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A Sound Investment
For two centuries the Coast Guard has given America a lot of bang for its buck. A new and more capable cutter fleet is...
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Veterans Have an Image Problem
Under circumstances beyond their control, our service men and women returning to the private sector are being unfairly...
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Generational Change and the 'Stay-or-Go' Question
‘Heroes,’ ‘Artists,’ ‘Prophets,’ ‘Nomads’—each generation has put its...
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Editor's Page

The Coast Guard has a long and illustrious history dating to the early days of the republic. When the average citizen thinks of the service,...

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Now Hear This - The Three-Letter Word

War on obesity. War on illiteracy. War on drugs. Recent headlines suggest that Americans are ready to attach the word “war” to any...

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Nobody Asked Me, But. . . - You Are Recruiting the Wrong Sailors

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From the Deckplates - Sexual Assault is Not Part of Our Culture

Any sexual assault against a military professional is unacceptable. When it’s perpetrated by another service member—a blue-on-blue...

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Proficiency: The Essence of Discipline
Putting new emphasis on mastery of craft and leadership will ensure the Coast Guard is prepared to confidently take the...
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Professional Notes

Making a Clean Sweep: Reinforcing the Importance of Afloat Training

By Lieutenant (junior grade) Joseph DiRenzo IV...
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CEO Notes

The passage of time and events of recent years have highlighted the need to update and provide some added definition in the Naval Institute’...

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Comment and Discussion

The Strategic Imperative and Naval Energy Strategy

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Book Reviews

Afghan Endgames: Strategy and Policy Choices for America’s Longest War

Hy Rothstein and John Arquilla, eds. Washington, DC...

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Naval Systems - New Tomahawks Ordered, Offensive Antisurface Weapon Planned

Raytheon Missile Systems, prime contractor for the ship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk land-attack missile, is moving into production of a new...

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World Naval Developments - Back(fire) to the Future?

In June the Russians and Chinese announced a deal under which China would license-produce Backfire (Tu-22M3) bombers for its navy, replacing the...

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Combat Fleets

India’s newest aircraft carrier, the Vikramaditya, began sea trials off Severodvinsk, Russia, in June, with testing expected to...

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Lest We Forget - “I have brought you some of the old United States’ guns, sir!”

Robert Smalls was born a slave on a South Carolina plantation, and when he turned 12, his master sent him to Charleston to hire out. Smalls worked...

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Recent Honorary and Memorial Gifts

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From Our Archive

‘Go on, my friend, and fear nothing; you carry Cæsar and his fortunes in your boat.’

Plutarch (c. 46–120 AD)...

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With a 'Spirit and Promptitude'
The Revenue Cutter Service—precursor of today’s U.S. Coast Guard—played a significant role in the War of...
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Relieving the Watch
After doing their duty well beyond their projected service life, the Coast Guard’s venerable Island-class cutters...
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Get Serious about the Arctic
Global interests—including those of the United States—are at stake in this changing region.

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International Waters, Illicit Traffic
Part law enforcement, part intelligence, part homeland security, the maritime-interdiction mission is uniquely suited to...
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Rethinking Littoral Logistics
The number of littoral combat ships and joint high-speed vessels is increasing, and the Navy needs a reliable support...
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