Center for Maritime Strategy: November 5, 2024
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Funeral for a Friend
On Monday, I had the honor of attending the funeral of my next-door neighbor, Captain Bill “BA” Arnold, USN (Ret.), a distinguished naval aviator, RH-53D pilot, squadron commander, and veteran with over 26 years of service to this great nation.
Bill’s career spanned from the Vietnam War to the conflict in the Arabian Gulf. He was revered by his friends and squadron mates, both senior and subordinate, including my colleague VADM Kevin Scott, my classmate “Bubba” Turman, and the CEO of the Navy League, MCPON 13 Michael Stevens. Bill continued to serve in the defense community for many years before resting his oar in Old Town Alexandria.
Today, at Arlington Cemetery, we honored a fine naval officer, accomplished naval aviator, husband, father, brother, and American patriot. We will remember Captain Arnold this Veterans Day and forever after.
RIP, Bill.
Featured Publications
NATO Haze Grey and Underway: Enhanced Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 24
By Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) MSC ?| In The MOC, October 31, 2024
With tensions rising in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, how can exercises like Neptune Strike help NATO prepare for potential conflicts in these regions? Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) MSC reports from the other side of the Atlantic as NATO’s Neptune Strike 24-2 comes to an end.?
Reviving Letters of Marque
By Zac Morgan & Ian A. Merritt | In The MOC, October 29, 2024
As the U.S. faces an increasingly stretched military and naval force structure, a centuries-old solution—letters of marque—is being revisited to address unconventional security challenges. This article explores how issuing letters of marque, a constitutional power to enlist privateers, could help counter non-state threats and China’s unconventional activities while preserving critical military assets.
External Articles
Make the Navy Great Again
By Samuel Byers | In The National Interest, October 29, 2024
"In the event of a second term, Donald Trump could significantly impact the trajectory of U.S. national security policy. Samuel Byers argues that prioritizing American sea power as the cornerstone of defense strategy would offer a lasting legacy. By strategically reallocating resources from certain Army and Air Force missions to bolster ?????????? ??????????, Byers suggests that such a shift would send a clear signal to Pentagon leadership about the future focus of American defense priorities.
Maritime Nation | Season 3 | Episode 10: Naval Diplomacy and Defense
Ambassador Anne Patterson joins Admiral Foggo to discuss the critical balance between military strategy and diplomacy in U.S. naval operations abroad. They explore how civil-military cooperation shapes foreign policy and the challenges of coordinating defense and diplomacy in conflict zones.