Michael Collins, a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve, is publications director for the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Articles by Michael Collins

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The Webb Controversy: What’s Right?

By William Brooks III, Midshipman Second Class Kirk Wolff, Lieutenant Andrea N. Goldstein, and Commander Michael Collins
May 2017
I deplore the arguments James Webb made in his November 1979 Washingtonian article, “Women Can’t Fight.” His misogynistic statements are indefensible in my eyes. In addition, it is unfortunate this ...

Return of the Sullivans

By Michael Collins
October 2001
Freedom Isn't Free Special Section, October 2001 As commanding officer of the Naval Reserve Navy Command Center (NCC) Detachment 106, it is my duty to assess crises in terms of ...

Isle de Gorée (Gorée Island)

By Lieutenant Commander Michael Collins, U.S. Naval Reserve
August 1998
Gorée Island guards the entrance to Dakar, the capital of Senegal, but shares its terrible secrets with the world. Its infamous past makes it one of the most-visited tourist destinations ...