A U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet participates in the 2022 National Security Agency's (NSA) annual cyber exercise. The Auxiliary’s foray into cyberspace could prove a significant boon to the service.

AuxCyber Could Be a Potential Force Multiplier 

Utilizing a model such as AuxCyber to bring volunteer efforts to bear in the cyber domain could provide significant benefits, especially if coupled with proactive mitigations for potential drawbacks.

July 2024
A pair of Air Force F-15Es and a Navy EA-18G fly in Central Command in May 2024. Similar to the Air Force, the Navy should expand flying opportunities for midcareer aviators.

To Boost Pilot Retention, Look to the Air Force

Naval aviation faces a retention crisis at the commander paygrade, as junior and midgrade pilots exit the Navy for other opportunities.

Commander Scott Welles, U.S. Navy
July 2024
Building an officer corps that better reflects the enlisted sailors and Marines it leads must start upstream, in officer-accession pipelines: at NROTC, Officer Candidate School, and the Naval Academy.

There’s a Diversity Gap in the Wardroom

When comparing the officer corps with enlisted ranks, a difference becomes apparent: Wardrooms are less diverse.

Ensign Anthony Barbero, U.S. Navy
June 2024