Seventy years ago, the seeds of discord were sown in the South China Sea—and the Seventh Fleet helped stave off the escalation to a full-scale shooting war. In this Naval History episode of the Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with Navy Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler about his article in the December issue of Naval History.

Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss top stories from 2024 and preview what's to come in 2025.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with author Frank K. Sobchak, author of "Training for Victory: U.S. Special Forces Advisory Operations from El Salvador to Afghanistan," published by the Naval Institute Press.

Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, Commander of Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic, and Allied Submarine Command, talks with host Bill Hamblet about the status of the submarine force.

Host Eric Mills talks with Edward Marolda about his latest article for Naval History magazine.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Dilan Swift about his prize-winning article from the Marine Corps Essay Contest.

The struggle for sea control throughout Spain’s bitter civil war involved other European powers and led to many naval historical “firsts” in the years leading up to World War II. Eric Mills talks with author Leonard Heinz about his article in the latest issue of Naval History magazine.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Army Major Austin T. Schwartz about his prize-winning article in the Marine Corps essay contest.

The first two Marine aviators had uniquely different careers that embodied the two central characteristics of Marine Corps aviation. Retired Marine Corps Major Fred H. Allison shares their story with host Eric Mills.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Joel Holwitt about the films that taught him important leadership lessons that can be applied in the shipyard.

Host Bill Hamblet talks with author Mick Ryan about his latest book on the war between Russia and Ukraine (Naval Institute Press, 2024).