A sailor salutes the flag on board the USS Carney (DFG-64). The legacy of leaders is often in those they mentor—and those their mentees go on to lead in turn.

A Captain Looks at 60

On the verge of retirement, a Navy captain reflects on legacy and mentorship.

April 2024
A stern view of the Hellenic Navy’s historic recreation of a trireme, named the HS Olympias, at ease with oars up in 1987. Much like carriers, galleys once were seen as the ultimate design for delivering naval power.

Misreading Mahan

The aircraft carrier must be reevaluated using Mahan's principles.

March 2024
With all the services facing manning challenges, it might be time to revisit the health conditions—some that are manageable or even curable—that would disqualify a potential recruit from military service.

Recruit Medical Standards Are Out of Touch

The services should revisit the list of disqualifying medical, physical, and mental heath conditions and ask whether a condition reasonably should prevent someone from serving in the armed forces.

Commander Brian Sattler, U.S. Coast Guard
March 2024