Every week, the Proceedings Podcast covers a wide range of topics and brings the pages of Proceedings and Naval History to life.  

 

Join the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, and Editor-in-Chief of Naval History, Eric Mills, as they host a variety of Proceedings and Naval History authors and naval leaders “in the know” to discuss issues facing the Sea Services and explore the latest trending topics and stories from USNI News. 

 

Whether you're a history major at the U.S. Naval Academy, or you just want to broaden your knowledge base, the best Naval History editions sponsored by the William M. Wood foundation are great for anyone looking to add naval history to their media diet. Join Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills as he dives into Naval History articles, offers first-person accounts, and discuss well known and not so well known events in naval history to help inform opinions by understanding naval historical context.
 

Episodes

EP. 444: Managing Maritime (In)Security on NATO’s Northern Flank

13 May 2025

To protect the strategically vital Baltic Sea, NATO must adopt a fully integrated strategy that combines resilience and deterrence. Host Bill Hamblet interviews Commander Stefan Lundqvist, Royal Swedish Navy, and Julian Pawlak about their article in the May issue.

EP. 441: The Admiral's Bookshelf

30 April 2025

Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press: The Admiral's Bookshelf, a compilation of his top 25 books for leadership and valuable life lessons.

 

EP. 440: Lincoln's Forgotten Walk

25 April 2025

A commemoration of Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Navy officers and sailors who walked him through Richmond in April 1865.

Host Eric Mills and Archivist Dr. Samuel Limneos from the Naval History and Heritage Command discuss his article in the April issue of Naval History magazine.

EP. 439: Disaster at the Dardanelles

17 April 2025

The submarine factor proved a key determinant in the outcome of the Battle of Gallipoli. Eric Mills talks with U.S. Air Force Captain Grant T. Willis about his recent article in Naval History.

 

EP. 438: Naval Aviation Year in Review

04 April 2025

Naval aviation and aircraft carriers remain indispensable elements of the 21st-century military. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Matt Wright about his article in the March issue of Proceedings.