A Marine Corps rifleman during a night raid as part of a larger exercise.

Aggressive Deterrence Requires a Sharp Sword

Deterrence requires a credible military threat—and a force prepared for the grim realities of large-scale conflict.

Lieutenant Commander Trevor DiMarco, U.S. Navy
February 2023
sailors

Diversity Is Not Just a Navy Issue

The officer corps does not reflect America at large, but addressing the problem falls to the nation as much as the Navy.

Captain Guy Higgins, U.S. Navy (Retired)
January 2023
ship homecoming

There Is No Zero-Defect Mentality

There is a perception that a “zero-defect mentality” within the Navy too-frequently causes relief of commanding officers in an unforgiving and unfair process. This author sees things differently.

Captain Thomas R. Beall, U.S. Navy (Retired)
January 2023
USNA

Why Midshipmen Must Study History

Future naval officers must understand U.S. and global history to lead effectively in the fleet. This is what the U.S. Naval Academy is doing to meet that imperative.

Tom McCarthy
December 2022