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The Surface Navy and Project 33 Takes Hold

Welcome to the start of the new year and our annual surface navy–focused issue—packed with must-read feature articles and commentaries.

January 2025

2024 Comes to a Close at a Pivotal Point

This issue highlights a number of people priorities and the value of human relationships.

December 2024

Focus on the U.S. Marine Corps

Happy 249th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! We start this issue with the winners of our annual Marine Corps Essay Contest.

November 2024

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels.

Submarines: Can’t Get Enough of Them

Our annual focus on the submarine force. U.S. Navy nuclear-powered fast-attack and guided-missile submarines are sometimes referred to as the “queens of the chessboard.”

October 2024

The American Sea Power Project Concludes

This month brings the conclusion of the American Sea Power Project with the winners of the Future of Naval Warfare Essay Contest.

September 2024

Always Preparing: U.S. Coast Guard

The Coast Guard’s ongoing manning shortage means the service is covering “polar bears to penguins” across the globe, with fewer people than NYPD Blue.

August 2024