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US GEN. DAN CAINE just went full AMERICAN MIGHT, praising the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers DOMINATING Iran!

"Over 500 feet long they displace 9,000 tons and it is the sports car of the United States Navy."

"They stand nearly 10 stories tall and their four gas turbine engines can drive the ship at 30 plus knots."

"These ships are armed to the teeth with surface-to-air missiles, land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, anti-submarine rockets, torpedoes, five-inch naval guns, multiple electronic warfare systems, embarked helicopters extending the reach and capability of each and every one of these destroyers."

"But far and away the most important weapon on board these ships is the American sailor. Over 300 warfighters are the heart and soul of these@ warships."

Bless the troops 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Award Spotlight: Storytelling at Sea — The Making of Sea of Valor In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, the Surface Navy Association podcast, host LT Scott Harris, USN, Secretary of the SNA Monterey Chapter, speaks with SCPO Thomas Christie, USN, Intelligence Specialist and recipient of the 2025 SNA Video Award. Christie discusses the inspiration and cre...

Trailer: Storytelling at Sea — The Making of Sea of Valor In this trailer for an upcoming episode of Continuing the Conversation, the Surface Navy Association podcast, we preview a conversation with SCPO Thomas Christie, USN, Intelligence Specialist and recipient of the 2025 SNA Video Award. Christie discusses the inspiration behind Sea of Valor, a music v...

Continuing the Conversation is the official podcast of the Surface Navy Association.

Originally recorded in 2020, this episode highlights the experiences of women serving in the United States Navy. The discussion was hosted by Captain Paul Rinn, U.S. Navy (Retired), a longtime leader within the Surface Navy Association and a respected voice in the Surface Warfare community.

Captain Rinn passed away in 2022 after decades of service to the Navy and the Surface Navy Association.

In this episode, Captain Rinn speaks with three distinguished members of the naval community about their experiences in service, leadership, and the evolving role of women in the Navy.

Guests include:

BM1 Cheryl Shaw, USN
USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41)
2019 E3–E6 Admiral Zumwalt Award Winner

CAPT Donna Looney, USN (Ret.)
Surface Navy Association Board of Directors

VADM Mary Jackson, USN
6th Commander, Navy Installations Command

The episode features individual conversations with each guest followed by a roundtable discussion bringing all participants together to reflect on leadership, service, and the experiences of women serving across the fleet.

This episode is part of the Continuing the Conversation series, which brings together leaders, Sailors, and members of the naval community to share their experiences and perspectives.

Fleet Voices: Women in the Navy Continuing the Conversation is the official podcast of the Surface Navy Association. Originally recorded in 2020, this episode highlights the experiences of women serving in the United States Navy. The discussion was hosted by Captain Paul Rinn, U.S. Navy (Retired), a longtime leader within the Surf...

Continuing the Conversation is the official podcast of the Surface Navy Association. The podcast extends the dialogue taking place across SNA symposiums, chapter events, professional forums, and interviews by bringing conversations with leaders, Sailors, innovators, and members of the naval community to a broader audience.

The podcast highlights the people, ideas, achievements, and leadership shaping today’s Surface Force.

Subscribe and join us as we continue the conversation.

Trailer: Introducing Continuing the Conversation: The Surface Navy Association Podcast Continuing the Conversation is the official podcast of the Surface Navy Association. The podcast extends the dialogue taking place across SNA symposiums, chapter events, professional forums, and interviews by bringing conversations with leaders, Sailors, innovators, and members of the naval communit...

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2026 Waterfront Conference 24-25 March. For more information please check out the information online at https://surfacewarfare.org/events/waterfront-east/Surface WarriorsCommander Naval Surface Force Atlantic