Dr. Stephen Phillips

The first box of copies of my book, "A Poisoned Chalice: The U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf, 1987-1988" have arrived!

A great piece on Iran's mines by John Ismay. He knows the subject well. John served an a U.S. Navy EOD Officer. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

The Defense Intelligence Agency believes Iran has 5,000 naval mines. Here is an explainer on which kinds of mines Iran has, how they work, and why mine clearance is so challenging -- w/ @nytgraphics nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Iran has laid 12 mines in the Strait of Hormuz. I was honored to discuss this and other aspects of the history of mine warfare in the Gulf with Francesca Regalado. nytimes.com/2026/03/12/wor…

❄️Ship-to-Shore Patient Transfer in the Arctic During Exercise ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26), U.S. Coast Guard helicopters, Navy medics, and Air Force medical teams came together to practice the critical skill of moving patients from hazardous scenarios to higher levels of care. Why It Matters: Ship-to-shore patient transfer is one of the most challenging medical operations, especially in the Arctic environment. Extreme cold, unpredictable weather, and remote locations test the resilience and coordination of our Joint Force. #ARCTICEDGE2026 #AE26 #HomelandDefense #AlwaysVigilant #ArcticSecurity #USNORTHCOM #NORAD @USNavy @USCG @DeptofWar @DOWResponse @usairforce @DHSgov

🚨 ARCTIC EDGE 2026 is underway!🚨 In Kodiak, Alaska, U.S. Navy Sailors, U.S. Coast Guardsmen, and U.S. Air Force Airmen are conducting ship-to-shore patient transfer drills as part of AE26. These medical scenarios test the ability of Joint Force personnel to respond rapidly and effectively in austere Arctic conditions. From simulated patient care to coordinated transfers between ships, helicopters, and shore-based medical teams, AE26 highlights the critical importance of medical readiness in homeland defense operations. #ARCTICEDGE2026 #AE26 #HomelandDefense #AlwaysVigilant #ArcticSecurity #USNORTHCOM #NORAD @USCG @USNavy @usairforce @DeptofWar @DHSgov @ANRALCOM

In this episode of Preble Hall, Dr. Shawn Callahan, Director of the Marine Corps History Division at Marine Corps University, discusses their recently published work, Semper Fidelis: 250 Years of U.S. Marine Corps Honor, Courage, and Commitment. preble-hall.transistor.fm/episodes/dr-sh…

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@eodauthor Congrats! Will look forward to reading it. Who’s the publisher?

Coming April 2026.

Heard of an Arnold Palmer? This is a "Patrick Phillips." #Guinness #OldBay

Podcast panel at 12th Maritime Heritage Conference.

Bi-annual school-vacation...that is vacation spent back at school. #mcmullen2025

@ZubyMusic Proximity. It means to be near, but now we most often say or write "close proximity." This is akin to saying, "close near."

What is a word that is used incorrectly MORE often than it is used correctly?

@DrSuneelDhand The Big Lebowski. So quotable.

What movie have you watched the most times and could still keep watching it? I’ll go first: Dumb and Dumber

🍀 Happy Saint Patrick's Day! 🍀 #guinness #oldbay

@ShawnRyanShow Read "Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma" by retired EODCM Ken Falke. You should invite Ken on the show, Shawn! amazon.com/Struggle-Well-…

One piece of advice you would give to someone who is struggling with their mental health is...

New stage of Fatherhood...now, I'm the one holding the flashlight!

@ShawnRyanShow I was five blocks from the Pentagon, working as a defense contractor. I was also a U.S. Navy Reserve EOD Tech. I was recalled to active duty, led my team through a training cycle, and became Officer in Charge of EOD Mobile Unit Eight, Detachment Souda Bay on the island of Crete.

Where were you on 9/11? How did this impact you?

This winning tradition continues. #Guinness #OldBay #Mother's