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I have long said sailors are mariners and warfighters first and foremost. So naturally, I find a lot to like in the below from the US Navy Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Clear, succinct and on point. Clarity of purpose and a clear-eyed vision of the threat is important. Of course, a conflict in the Indo-Pacific would be catastrophic and we must do all we can to prevent it where possible. But failing to prepare for it or acknowledge it simply undermines deterrence. If conflict is to arise in the Indo-Pacific it will be fought across all domains, military and non-military but geography dictates it will likely be very much maritime in nature. We must prepare our maritime warfighters for this potential, and we must do so now, and hope in doing so we bolster our deterrence strategy.

This is an outstanding list of priorities. This is what the Space Force should have. Nowhere in here does the Navy say it's a support force for the other services. Nowhere in here does it say it relies on others to do it's missions. It's a warfighting service that deters and projects combat, warfighting power. The CNO has provided the example for the CSO. Let's replace the "Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force" with a spacepower version of this!!! National Institute for Deterrence Studies Peter Garretson Peter Marquez https://lnkd.in/eUd23ax3

🍋🍋🍋🫵🏼⚙️⚙️⚙️👻🌱🌳👣🌊🏄🇺🇸🫡 ⚛️🧀🎙️🦨😉🌶️🧮 “Science, in the immediate, produces knowledge and, indirectly, means of action. It leads to methodical action if definite goals are set up in advance. For the function of setting up goals and passing statements of value transcends its domain. While it is true that science, to the extent of its grasp of causative connections, may reach important conclusions as to the compatibility and incompatibility of goals and evaluations, the independent and fundamental definitions regarding goals and values remain beyond science's reach.” -Known-unknowns, 2024- https://lnkd.in/gzq7jfVm #SemperFi #oldkockco.

The book to read this coming Veteran's Day - U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century. Watch the promo then check out the book: https://lnkd.in/dQu5ncEx

The article below represents the cold reality of the needs of our National Security Sustainment - inextricably linked to the very serious lack of Operational SSNs due to decisions made in the early 1990s “PEACE DIVIDEND” actions taken. Ed Bartlett is an extraordinary leader - his visions are reflected below. His proposed actions, in my personal opinion, are a must do now!

Recently published books authored or edited by Edward J. Marolda and available through Amazon include the following: 1) US Seventh Fleet, Vietnam 1964-75: American Naval Power in Southeast Asia; 2) Admirals Under Fire: The US Navy and the Vietnam War; 3) Combat at Close Quarters: An Illustrated History of the U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War; and 4) The Brown Water War at 50: A Retrospective on the Coastal and Riverine Conflict in Vietnam (with Thomas J. Cutler).

🎙In the latest Talking Strategy episode, we speak with Dr Afshon Ostovar, Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval Postgraduate School, about Qasim Soleimani, arguably Iran’s most important military leader in modern history. He moved Iran’s overall strategy from a direct approach to an indirect one of proxy warfare using non-state actors. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3URPNbV

Hello LinkedIn! As a military history enthusiast, I talk about the French Navy ( not only) grey ships, black boats and everything they can track! Once a midship, always a midship! Share in the comments which topic interests you the most. Let's connect over our shared passion for history! ✒️ #MilitaryHistory #GreyShips #BlackBoats https://lnkd.in/eyxjP-4K

Reviews of my book are rolling in, courtesy of Tom Duffy 😁 "European Naval Power is an invaluable guide and source of insight for those analyzing European defense approaches as well as those considering larger questions of maritime strategy and seapower." @ National Maritime Historical Society seahistory.org read review here👇 https://lnkd.in/d9cuyZfT