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The roles the sea services assign to themselves in the Trump administration's maritime strategy hew closely to many tasks a Biden administration will likely call for.  warontherocks.com/2021/02/a-libe…

Folks — This will be the account for my official duties as President. At 12:01 PM on January 20th, it will become @POTUS. Until then, I'll be using @JoeBiden. And while you're here, follow @FLOTUSBiden @SenKamalaHarris @SecondGentleman and @Transition46.

The day before he died, MLK said he was happy to live in the 2nd half of the 20th century because "the world is all messed up. The nation is sick ... But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars." I hope we see the stars. cnn.com/2018/04/04/us/…

Lots of jokes about the My Pillow guy but ask yourself this: does anyone know who Biden’s pillow guy is? we’re about to have a president who has no advisors from the pillow industry, let that sink in

The new US maritime strategy promises a more assertive and integrated response to the broad range of challenges posed by #Russia and #China at sea, along with strengthened US alliances and partnerships, explains Nick Childs. But how will it deliver? | go.iiss.org/3oRferm

Amazing. Thanks. For real. This made my day.

"The violent riot in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021 was a direct assault on the U.S. Congress, the Capitol building, and our Constitutional process." -- Message to the Joint Force from Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Mark Milley and the rest of the Joint Chiefs.

Six hours of paralysis: Inside Trump’s failure to act after a mob stormed the Capitol wapo.st/35wywea

For 245 years, in both calm and rough waters, our Navy has stood the watch to protect the homeland, preserve freedom of the seas, and defend our way of life. go.usa.gov/xAUZc

Eugene Goodman. The man who saved the Senate.

A new U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps maritime warfare strategy outlines a significant and tactically impactful plan for "crisis response" in the event of major warfare. ow.ly/XpAb30rrcvv

Pleased to see all former SECDEFs sign this, many of whom I worked for in uniform — all men of incredible integrity. Sorry a statement like this is necessary, but I applaud them for issuing it. washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

Some great recommendations for the Navy by @ConsWahoo on @cdrsalamander blog. A great assessment of issues facing the @USNavy and then a course of action to follow. cdrsalamander.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-na…

The Pentagon has a new maritime strategy focused on countering China, but it and Congress have not yet adjusted their budgets and shipbuilding plans to develop a fleet that can carry that strategy out, writes Bryan Clark of @HudsonInstitute via @forbes forbes.com/sites/bryancla…

My friend @AndrewSErickson breaks down the new U.S. Maritime strategy "Advantage At Sea" for @19_forty_five. I think @JoeBiden needs to hire him for an NSC position, but that's just me. Read it here: 19fortyfive.com/2020/12/advant…

Glad to see my interview w/ @GrecianFormula @19_forty_five repub'd @RCDefense! realcleardefense.com/articles/2020/… Hope more read #AdvantageAtSea & see why it's right @USNavy @USMC @USCG #MaritimeStrategy right now! Many long lamented lack of US #strategy—here it is! #CHINA ISN'T WAITING

Advantage at Sea: A Naval Service Strategy That Sticks? | The National Interest nationalinterest.org/feature/advant…

@DavidLarter I think “Victory at Sea” has a lovely ring, but it also evokes images of winning through naval war. The intent of the maritime strategy, IMHO, is to deter such a war and prevail through effective competition. Looking forward to the @DavidLarter chop soon.

This is actually a pretty fantastic document! I don't recall enjoying reading CS21CS so much in 2015. Check it out, and take a look at my story: news.usni.org/2020/12/17/new…

The Tri-Services Maritime Strategy is a surprising gift to the incoming Biden Administration and a recipe for bipartisan collaboration in the Maritime forbes.com/sites/craighoo… via @forbes