This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comShow Links* Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan* Modern Chinese Maritime Forces, 01JUL2025 Edition.* Frontline states say “bye” to the Ottawa Convention on Mines.* King's Navy: Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King and the Rise of American Sea Power, 1897–1947* Heritage DataViz on US Fleet promises v. PLAN Execution* MK-58 torpedoSummaryIn this episode, the host discusse…
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Episode 22: 25JUN2025
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode, the host discusses significant geopolitical events, focusing on the recent developments in Iran and Israel, the implications of the NATO summit, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The conversation highlights the changing dynamics in the Middle East, the challenges faced by NATO allies in military spending, and the current statu…
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Episode 21: 18JUN2025
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode, Sal discusses the ongoing Israeli-Iranian conflict, highlighting the significant military actions and geopolitical implications. He delves into the current state of the Navy, including leadership changes and recruitment successes, while also addressing challenges in military procurement and modernization. The conversation conclud…
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Episode 20: 28MAY2025
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comShow Links* USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history* This is the Greatest Existential Threat to the Republic* 2010’s Birth of The Terrible 20s* 1992-93 Somalia Intervention* USS Essex (LHD 2) 1,800nm of celestial navigationSummaryIn this episode, Commander Salamander discusses various military and geopolitical topics, including the USS Truman's ope…
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Episode 19: 07MAY25
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comShownotes* If You Think Greenland is Strategic...* What Could China do to the USA on D+0?* We Must Not Let the F/A-18 Line Go Cold* Sinking of the Moskva* UKR Sea Baby Drone v. RUS SU-30* PRC Incursions around Taiwan* L3Harris VampireSummaryIn this episode of the Unclassed Read Board, Sal discusses various military and geopolitical topics, including the strategic imp…
Sal's hotwash podcast for paid subscribers only (in the future). Mostly Navy, natsec, or other related issues. A less formal companion, maybe, of the Midrats podcast you can find on iTunes. Sound quality might be iffy, so don't be grumpy.
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