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Navy Milbloggers Sal from "CDR Salamander" and EagleOne from "EagleSpeak" discuss leading issues and developments for the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and related national security issues.

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Update frequency: every 10 days
Average duration: 62 minutes
Episodes: 566
Years Active: 2012 - 2025

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Episode 177: Memorial Day Best of

The show we had in July of 2011 was one of our better, as it showed two sides of "leave no one behind" from two very different wars.
Especially the second half of the show, you'll shake your head a b…

00:59:48 | Sun 26 May 2013

Episode 176: Fallujah Awakens with Bill Ardolino

How did the US Marine Corps and local tribal leaders turn the corner in Fallujah? Who were the people on the ground, Iraqi and American, who were the catalyst for the change that brought about a sea…

01:02:49 | Sun 19 May 2013

Episode 175: Mothers Day Best Of

There could be only one show from last year for this year's Mothers Day:
For the career minded Naval professional, to have a chance for the greatest advancement and promotion, you have to push and pu…

01:00:09 | Sun 12 May 2013

Episode 174: The New Shipbuilding Plan

Last month saw the newest shipbuilding plan hit the streets.
Is this good news, more of the same, or are there some systemic issues that are being painted over?
What can the Navy expect over the next…

01:02:29 | Sun 05 May 2013

Episode 173: Back to the Littorals with Milan Vego

If the requirement is to be able to operate, fight, and win in the Littorals - is the Littoral Combat Ship the answer?
Other nations have the same requirement - yet have come up with different answer…

01:04:02 | Sun 28 Apr 2013

Episode 172: The War Returns to CONUS

The events of the last week in Boston has brought back to the front of the national conscience what, for the lack of a better description, is known as The Long War.
The threats we face are both domes…

01:02:29 | Sun 21 Apr 2013

Episode 171: The State of Naval Supremacy with Seth Crospey

It is all around us; from poor program decisions to significant budgetary stresses that are only recently starting to bite - the large US Navy Fleet straddling the globe is contracting.
What are the …

01:01:19 | Sun 14 Apr 2013

Episode 170: Stolen Seas; Tales of Somali Piracy

We have heard from industry, military leaders, Marines, and private security providers, this Sunday we are going to look at piracy at a more personal level with director Thymaya Payne of the document…

01:01:57 | Sun 07 Apr 2013

Episode 169: Best of Kirk Lippold & Steve Phillips

This Easter, let's go back to October of 2010 for a great duo of guests. First, since the end of US involvement The Vietnam War almost 40 years ago, there are just a few USN Commanding Officers who k…

00:59:02 | Sun 31 Mar 2013

Episode 168: USCG and the Arctic

There is a fair bit of talk about the rush for the arctic for economic and strategic reasons - and where there is international interest on the seas, the nations involved need to think about what is …

01:02:00 | Sun 24 Mar 2013

Episode 167: Intellectual Integrity, PME, & NWC

How do we advance the intellectual development of leaders through Professional Military Education, the Naval War College, and else where?
What is the purpose and how are we trying to achieve the goal…

01:02:24 | Sun 17 Mar 2013

Episode 166: Expeditionary Fleet Balance

Do we have the right balance between strike as embodied by carrier air and expeditionary forces based around amphibious ships.
What capability is most cost effective and gives the combatant commander…

01:02:07 | Sun 10 Mar 2013

Episode 165: USNI's VADM Daly & Naval History in 100 Objects

Institutions do not exist and excel simply because they "are." They must be nurtured by dedicated individuals that find the right combination of stewardship and intellectual curiosity to ensure they …

01:00:59 | Sun 03 Mar 2013

Episode 164: Best of With James D. Hornfischer

You're in for a good treat this Best Of.

When you mention books on naval history, there are but a few authors whose work immediately come to mind, and our guest is one of them.

Unquestionably one o…

00:59:43 | Sun 24 Feb 2013

Episode 163: February Free For All

Change is in the air as we look at sequester, a new SecDef, France in North Africa, preparing for the last fighting season in Afghanistan, and what looks like a long decade of budget stress.
Is this …

01:04:41 | Sun 17 Feb 2013

Episode 162: Air Diplomacy, Air-Sea Battle, & the PAC Pivot

As we shift from ground combat in Asia and reset to a more natural position of a naval and aerospace power, are we thinking correctly on how to best leverage our resources and strenghts?
How should w…

01:02:23 | Sun 10 Feb 2013

Episode 161: Best of Defense Against Piracy

Not much has changes since we first played this interview two years ago. We've brought on a lot of new listeners since then, so if you missed it or want a refresh; here you go!
For the full hour we …

00:59:24 | Sun 03 Feb 2013

Episode 160: CHINFO & Peter J. Munson

In an information driven society wrapped in a 24-hr news cycle, what is the mission, responsibility, and the primary responsibilities of the Navy's Chief of Information?
Well, you couldn't ask for a …

01:02:17 | Sun 27 Jan 2013

Episode 159: Best of Counter Narcotics

This week's 3-day weekend "Best of" will reach back to Episode 39 where we talk about the U.S. Coast Guard's role in defending the USA from the flow of illegal drugs.
Our guest will be CDR E. A. West…

00:58:41 | Sun 20 Jan 2013

Episode 158: 3rd Anniversary Show

Join us this Sunday to celebrate Midrat's 3rd Anniversary with a free-ranging panel discussion with some of your favorite guests from the past three seasons.
Join your hosts Sal from "CDR Salamander"…

01:21:29 | Sun 13 Jan 2013

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