Sailors, all hands

Change Can-do to Combat Ready

The Navy must develop a long-term readiness culture.

Lieutenant Commander Aaron C. Marchant, U.S. Navy
February 2022
The minimally manned LCS asks a lot of her crew, but the experience puts sailors into leadership roles they might not otherwise have an opportunity to undertake and builds well-rounded officers who are better mariners than the fleet average.

LCS Sailors Will Lead the Fleet Forward

Today’s Navy faces many challenges. One of these is finding the optimum application and purpose for the LCS.

Lieutenant John Albani, U.S. Navy
January 2021
The USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) escorts the MV Resolve and USNS Benavidez (T-AKR-306) across the Atlantic as part of Exercise Defender 2020.

A New American (Naval) Expeditionary Force

Should the Navy have to reduce its forward presence and then surge into an area that it does not expect to fight, it currently lacks the means to do so.

Sal Mercogliano
December 2020
Sailors and Marines man the rails of the USS Essex (LHD-2) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Define Naval Integration

Confusion about the meaning of the term is slowing progress.

Major Daniel C. Walker, U.S. Marine Corps
December 2020
The commanding officer of the USS Sterett (DDG-104) administers the oath of office to an ensign during his promotion to lieutenant (j.g.).

The Navy Needs a Retention Strategy

The Navy has several programs and incentives aimed at enticing officers to remain in the service, but a web of disparate programs is not a retention strategy.

December 2020