MIDN Briand is a member of the Naval ROTC battalion at the University of Southern California, where he studies aerospace engineering. 

Articles by Pierre S. C. Briand

The legendary Fletcher-class destroyer USS Johnston (DD-557) heads into the teeth of the superior Japanese force at the Battle off Samar, 25 October 1944.

Leyte’s Enduring Relevance

By Midshipman Pierre S. C. Briand, U.S. Navy Reserve
October 2024
CNO Naval History Essay Contest—Third Prize. Lessons from 1944 for 2024: “Forces must work in tandem, not against each other, with clear overarching mission objectives to achieve combat success.”