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Sailing Upwind is more than just another memoir of a distinguished former naval officer's highly diverse career. This book by Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld is also intended to offer useful reflections regarding how he accepted and managed risk along the way, as well as a concise description of the qualities one must develop to become a successful leader. Winnefeld began his career as an F-14 fighter pilot and TOPGUN instructor, commanded an aircraft carrier, and then served in a variety of flag officer billets on the way to becoming the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Get ready to go deeper than ever before with Inside the Fleet, the official podcast of the Norfolk Admirals. Inside the Fleet brings you exclusive player interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and untold stories straight from inside the organization. From the locker room to the front office, you’ll hear the voices that power the Fleet, raw, real, and unfiltered. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to Admirals hockey, this is your all-access pass to everything happening on and off the ice.

Zheng He commanded the largest wooden ships the world had ever seen, yet his epic voyages across the Indian Ocean remain largely unknown outside of China. This show explores the life and legacy of the Ming dynasty's most famous admiral, who led seven treasure fleets from 1405 to 1433, reaching as far as East Africa, Arabia, and Southeast Asia. Lucas and Luna unpack the Yongle Emperor's ambitions, the shipbuilding marvels of the Nanjing shipyards, and the diplomatic trade networks that brought giraffes, spices, and tribute to the Forbidden City. They examine why China withdrew from the oceans ...

Welcome to Nothing's Off The Table, the podcast that fearlessly explores the uncharted territories of conversation. Hosted by Andy & Lou, this show is a dynamic space where no topic is too taboo, no subject too sensitive, and no conversation left unexplored. Why Nothing's Off The Table? Breaking Barriers: This podcast breaks the mold by dismantling conversational barriers. Nothing's Off The Table invites you to explore the depths of human experience without reservation. Hosted by Andy & Lou: With Andy & Lou at the helm, each episode is an adventure guided by a seasoned storyteller and ...

Vice Admiral John L. McCrea worked with the president of the United States on difficult and unusual assignments, associated with royalty and world-famous political and military leaders, and he commanded the USS Iowa and a task force in the Pacific. Over the years, many urged him to write a book, and before his passing he finally recorded his reminiscences. Captain McCrea's War captures his amazing tales from the World War II years.

The definitive and dramatic account of what became known as ""Operation Vengeance"" -- the targeted kill by U.S. fighter pilots of Japan's larger-than-life military icon, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the naval genius who had devised the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. “AIR RAID, PEARL HARBOR...