On this very special bonus episode of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO and Host Marshall Spevak welcomes the 56th Governor of New Jersey and Commander-in-Chief of the New Jersey National Guard, the Honorable Phil Murphy.

In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, Governor Murphy reflects on nearly eight years in office and his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Germany. He shares stories from his visits with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, overseeing the highest operational tempo in New Jersey National Guard history, and his recent trip to the U.S. 5th Fleet. The Governor also highlights milestone moments, including the commissioning of the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN-796) and his deep admiration for the legendary Battleship New Jersey.

The discussion also explores his newly signed legislation that creates two distinct cabinet-level departments, one dedicated to the National Guard and another focused solely on Veterans Affairs—an historic step for New Jersey.

Don’t miss this engaging bonus episode filled with leadership insights, military history, and even a few surprise moments—listen closely, and you just might hear Governor Murphy embrace the iconic WETSU spirit himself.

WETSU: A Battleship NJ Podcast is proudly sponsored by Engineers Labor Employer Cooperative ELEC 825.

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