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The Navy Must Lead the Small and Medium USV Era

Medium and small USVs are cost-effective, industrially achievable, and tactically transformative.

April 2025

After the Attack: Expanding the Story of the USS Franklin (CV-13)

What Captain Leslie Gehres allegedly imposed against many of his own crew after the deadly attack of 19 March 1945 has been a source of controversy and debate, but new ...

April 2025

Operational Security Starts Online

The Marine Corps’ poor information-security practices put the force at risk.

April 2025

Metamorphosis: The Navy at the End of the Nineteenth Century, 1865–1900 - Part II

The tragic sinking of the battleship Maine was the catalyst for the Spanish-American War. That short war ushered in a new era for the United States, embracing overseas imperialism for ...

April 2025

Consider the Journeymen: Financial Surprises Hurt the Mission

E-5s and E-6s are the heart of the Sea Services. Military relief societies are crucial in helping them maintain their finances and keep their minds on the mission.

April 2025

The Most Challenging Part of My Coast Guard Career

Resilience in the face of setbacks is essential for personal development.

April 2025

Abraham Lincoln's Forgotten Walk Through Richmond

One hundred sixty years ago, on 4 April 1865, President Abraham Lincoln and his young son Tad, guarded by a detachment of 12 sailors armed with carbines and bayonets and ...

April 2025

Before the Firestorm: Expanding the Story of the USS Franklin

Editor's note: This is the first installment of a two-part series. The narrative of the USS Franklin (CV-13) is one of heroism, survival, and controversy. “Big Ben” was the flagship ...

April 2025

Train at Scale to Defeat Drones With Shotguns

A recent report from Task and Purpose’s YouTube channel discussed the role of shotguns in the Ukraine-Russia War . It discussed shotguns as a potential long-term solution to target small ...

April 2025

Building a Community of Wargaming at the Precommissioning Level

There have been multiple calls to increase the use of wargaming across the Navy, whether in wardrooms , for future planning , and even as part of civilian staff training ...

April 2025

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