Mid Month Free for All
Blockades, 11-month deployments, the Vietnam War, shipbuilding plans, and some love for our friends from The Philippines…a full plate for a Midrats Free for All. Summary This episode covers the recent return of the USS Gerald Ford after a 326-day deployment, the significance of naval operations, shipbuilding plans, and geopolitical considerations in the Indo-Pacific region. The hosts analyze naval readiness, technological advancements, and strategic challenges facing the US Navy. Show Links FORD Carrier Strike Group receives Presidential Unit Citation . USS Mahan (DDG-72) returns from deployment USS Midway (CV-41) off Vietnam 1973 Easter Offensive of 1972 Hong Kong’s Mary Soo Executive Orders: 14192 14265 14269 Latest Shipbuilding Plan Decades-long requirement for a nuclear powered escort Mobilize: How to Reboot the American Industrial Base and Stop World War III ,by Shyam Sankar and Madeline Hart Episode 393: Building the right carrier; heavy, medium, or light with Tal Manvel Balikatan 2026 China, the unwanted guest Chapters 00:00: Introduction and Overview of the USS Gerald Ford’s Deployment 10:01: Lessons Learned from the USS Gerald Ford’s Deployment 14:24: Historical Context of Carrier Deployments 22:29: Life on Deployment: Experiences and Morale 30:27: Current Naval Operations and Future Considerations 33:02: The Ongoing Naval Operations in the Persian Gulf 38:55: Challenges in Aircraft Carrier Deployment 44:47: The Future of Shipbuilding and Naval Assets 50:54: The Role of Nuclear Power in Modern Naval Warfare 56:52: International Naval Cooperation and Exercises