In this episode, host Bill Hamblet interviews CDR Frank Weisser, a two-time ‪Blue Angels pilot who was deployed in combat three separate times. Frank shares insights from his book Lead Solo—published by the Naval Institute Press—reflecting on leadership, risk, and resilience drawn from his elite aviation career—including his unforgettable experience as lead pilot in the iconic movie "Top Gun: Maverick."

Bill Hamblet and frequent Proceedings contributor Eric Wertheim to explore the critical lessons we can learn from our allies—and our competitors—when it comes to modern shipbuilding strategy, capacity, and innovation.

Host Bill Hamblet and Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonels Brian Kerg and Bobby Fowler untangle the confusion between SIF and MLRs.

To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2025/july/mlr-stand-force

Host Eric Mills talks with Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Quentin Zimmer about his article on Iran-Iraq War that bled into the maritime sphere in the 1980's.

To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history/2025/june/tanker-war

Bill Hamblet talks with author Ward Carroll about the latest book in the Punk series—Punk's Force—just released by the Naval Institute Press.

For more on Ward's latest book, visit: https://www.usni.org/press/books/punks-force

Bill Hamblet talks with USNI News editor Sam LaGrone about updates on the Congressional budget, the air strikes in Iran, and more.

For the latest coverage from USNI News, visit: https://news.usni.org/

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet weapons systems officer and TOPGUN graduate Graham Scarbro talks with host Bill Hamblet about the Israeli and U.S. airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program.

In a grueling 82-day struggle, naval aviators, naval surface forces, and amphibious combat units unleashed a “Typhoon of Steel” in the ultimate battle against an entrenched, determined foe. Eric Mills talks with author Chris K. Hemler about his article in the June issue of Naval History.

Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Navy Reserve Lieutenant Jeong Soo “Gary” Kim about his latest article for Proceedings.

Bill Hamblet talks with Royal Navy Vice Admiral Mike Utley, Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) about challenges in the maritime environment of the Euro-Atlantic, and the importance of maintaining alliances and mission focus in an ever changing geopolitical landscape.