The Reality of Being a Navy Test Pilot
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The public's exposure to test pilots stems largely from NASA or brief allusions in Hollywood. Cmdr. Greg "Domino" Ewing is a naval aviator who is a weapons and tactics instructor, naval test pilot graduate, and has led both in operational squadrons as well as within the acquisition world. In this episode, he details what Navy test pilots are, what test pilot school is like, and how the program fits within the larger Navy ecosystem. Image: Erik Hildebrandt via
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What to Expect as the Number Two on a Nuclear Submarine
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This week, Andrew "Kramer" Tenbusch is joined by Cmdr. Will Spears, the second-in-command of a nuclear-powered submarine, one of the most demanding jobs in the U.S. military. They break down Spears's career, the role of an executive officer, and best practices for the role that any sailor can incorporate into their routine. Will has a forthcoming book, . Image: U.S. Navy via
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Leading and Succeeding in the U.S. Navy Reserve
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This week, host Andrew Tenbusch is joined by Rear Adm. Jeff Jurgemeyer, vice commander U.S. 5th Fleet and Rear Adm. Jason Naidyhorski, vice commander U.S. 6th Fleet and director of maritime partnerships — two U.S. Navy Reserve admirals who have enjoyed distinguished civilian careers in government and finance alongside their service in the Navy Reserve. They discuss their respective careers, the leadership opportunities available to reserve personnel, and how the U.S. Navy Reserve integrates into the active duty component to provide "strategic depth" to the U.S. Navy enterprise. Image: via...
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So You Want to Go to Flight School?
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This week, host Josh Portzer is joined by Capt. Ron "Rummy" Rumfelt, the commanding officer of Naval Aviation School's Command to discuss all things flight school and the pipeline from "street to fleet." Capt. Rumfelt offers his recommendations on what it takes to be a successful flight school student and earn your coveted wings of gold. Image: via DVIDS
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Modern Fleet Command and Control
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In this episode, Andrew “Kramer” Tenbusch sits down with Josh Tallis, Ph.D. and Justin “Tinkles” Cobb to explore the evolving role of Maritime Operations Centers as the U.S. Navy’s engine for fleet-level command and control. Together, they confront the growing “say-do gap” between the doctrinal ambitions of Maritime Operations Centers and their operational realities. Image:
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Women, Peace, and Security and the U.S. Navy
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This week Lyla Kohistany is joined by Joan Johnson-Freese, Ph.D. and Ms. Andrea Goldstein, two leading experts on Women, Peace, and Security. They discuss the origins, current state, and future of the Women, Peace, and Security framework and why sailors should care. Image:
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A Navy Career in Anti-Submarine Warfare
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Josh Portzer sits down with Mike Glynn, a Navy veteran who previously served as a patrol plane commander and mission commander for an airborne ASW squadron, a jet fighter pilot instructor, and ultimately a theater ASW battle watch captain before transitioning to the civilian sector. In this episode, he reflects on his experiences in each of these unique phases of military service, his closest brush with a mishap, and why someone might want to join naval aviation or the intelligence communities. Image: U.S. Navy .
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Lessons from the Red Sea in the E-2 Hawkeye
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Lt. Cmdr. Nate "Buzz" Sawyer joins Andrew Tenbusch to discuss his experience as an air battle manager on the E-2 Hawkeye in the Red Sea fight against the Houthis. They break down what the E-2 brings to naval aviation and Sawyer's thoughts on how to apply his experiences in combat to training and tactics in naval aviation.
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Enlisted to Officer Career Paths in the U.S. Navy
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Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan "Duck Duck" Gosselin joins host Joshua Portzer to recount his naval career from an enlisted machinery repairman to a naval flight officer, where he currently serves as the operations officer of a P-8A maritime patrol squadron.
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Cybersecurity and the U.S. Navy
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This week, Lyla Kohistany is joined by Anne Marie Schumann, the principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Navy, the chief of naval operations, and the commandant of the Marine Corps. They discuss Schumann's background, responsibilities, and how sailors and marines can contribute to the Department of the Navy’s cybersecurity mission.
info_outlineOn this episode of Sailor Pulse, Josh Portzer sits down with Capt. Will Toraason to discuss why space matters for sailors and how the Navy integrates space capabilities to support maritime missions. They explore current and future roles for sailors in space-related operations, the growing influence of commercial space innovation, potential logistical uses of space, and concerns about adversary activity and capability gaps in a rapidly evolving domain.