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In this episode, learn from a Navy veteran about her military career, her education, and her transition to civilian life. http://ow.ly/ZQtg1054IZj

📅 On this day, April 19, 1897, Theodore Roosevelt begins his work as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter in his remarkable life. 🚢⚓ As Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President William McKinley, Roosevelt made significant contributions to the modernization and expansion of the U.S. Navy. He was a passionate advocate for naval power and foresaw the importance of a strong navy in safeguarding America's interests and projecting its influence on the world stage. During his tenure, Roosevelt initiated reforms to improve the efficiency and readiness of the Navy, advocating for the construction of new battleships and the expansion of the naval fleet. His efforts played a crucial role in preparing the Navy for the challenges of the 20th century, including the Spanish-American War, where the U.S. Navy emerged as a formidable force. However, Roosevelt's time as Assistant Secretary of the Navy was not without controversy. His aggressive advocacy for war with Spain and his role in the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor raised questions about his judgment and leadership. Despite the controversies, Roosevelt's dedication to strengthening the Navy and promoting American power abroad left a lasting impact on U.S. military policy and strategy. Today, we commemorate Theodore Roosevelt's appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and recognize his enduring legacy as a champion of American naval power and national security. #TheodoreRoosevelt #AssistantSecretaryoftheNavy #NavalHistory #MilitaryLeadership #AmericanPower #HistoricalAnniversary #USNavy #TransformationalLeadership

🍋🍋🍋🫵🏼⚙️⚙️⚙️👻🌱🌳👣🌊🏄🇺🇸🫡 ⚛️🧀🎙️🦨😉🌶️🧮 “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.

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

Today, we remember Americans who have been wounded in battle, have done courageous acts while at war or who gave their life for our freedoms. Purple represents bravery and courage, and it is the oldest military decoration presented to service members in the United States. It was first created by George Washington in 1782.   Learn more about the history behind the medal at https://bit.ly/4d86YMX

On this day in history, 19 December 1941, the US Naval Academy Class of 1942 graduates ahead of schedule. Their original graduation date of February 1942 was moved up due to the United States’ entry into WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The US Naval Academy had been on a wartime schedule since the summer of 1940 in response to Germany’s attack on France. It also accelerated its courses to condense their material into a 3-year program, and began allowing 5 appointees for each Congress member instead of four. All of these changes contributed to the dramatic increase in the numbers of United States Navy servicemen over the course of WWII. Image of the US Naval Academy from the 1930s. From the Naval History and Heritage Command. Sources: US Naval History and Heritage Command

What the Navy can learn from civilians. My friend Jonathan Russo alerted me to the fascinating story of the building of the Empire State, and we wrote this article together for the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal. We believe that despite the significant differences between warships and commercial vessels, the Navy can still learn some important lessons from the private sector. You can read the piece here: https://lnkd.in/eXMf2Tkm

A well done summary on Air Force Enlisted Chevrons. Now I know the history.

Why We Train So Freaking Hard: https://lnkd.in/erw9mgTV