James “Ros” Poplar III

During 30 years as a surface warfare officer (1110), CAPT Poplar commanded two ships and an amphibious squadron, He has served on the Joint Staff, the SECNAV Staff, and the OPNAV Staff. He attended the U.S. Army War College and has taught at both Vanderbilt University and the National Defense University. http://www.ussleahy.com/LeahyPhotos.html

Articles by James “Ros” Poplar III

A More Efficient Way to Build a Navy

By Captain James Poplar III, U.S. Navy (Retired)

October 2022

Congress has failed to give the Navy consistent guidance and feedback on its Thirty-Year Shipbuilding Plans. That must change.

Focus on What Really Matters

By Captain James “Ros” Poplar III, U.S. Navy (Retired)

June 2022

As a commanding officer, I would tell the crew their quality of life was not the number of in-port duty sections they were in but rather their ability to fight ...

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