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Bob Hein

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As seen in: Brookings Institution, Baltimore Sun, Miami Herald, The National Interest, U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE, 3D Printing Industry, War on the Rocks, RealClear Defense
Maritime aficionado, MilWritersGuild, Proud Grandfather, cigar addict, amateur pundit, CAPT USN (Ret), CG/DDG/Sealift fan.
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Maintenance, Modernization & Modules | U.S. Naval Institute

Maintenance, Modernization & Modules | U.S. Naval Institute

The key to rebuilding and retaining naval readiness? Take greater advantage of the Military Sealift Command f…

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Keep the U.S. Naval station at Gitmo open

Keep the U.S. Naval station at Gitmo open

President Obama's decision to renew diplomatic ties with Cuba caused many to wonder what it bodes for the fut…

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Heeding the call to service

Heeding the call to service

Last month I went back to the Naval Academy, my alma mater of 27 years, to attend ship selection night, an an…

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Stability in the Arctic: Dancing with Polar Bears

Stability in the Arctic: Dancing with Polar Bears

Whether you believe the East Coast of the United States will be flooded out in the next 90 years, or that cli…

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ISIS and the Principles of War | RealClearDefense

ISIS and the Principles of War | RealClearDefense

Ever since the Chinese military philosopher Sun Tzu outlined principles required for the conduct of war in th…

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Right-sizing the United States Navy

Right-sizing the United States Navy

Late one September evening in 1779, Captain Richard Pearson of the British Royal Navy stared from the deck of…

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Sailing with Dragons: The Case for Increased Cooperation with the PLA(N)

Sailing with Dragons: The Case for Increased Cooperation with the PLA(N)

At the conclusion of President Obama's trip to China in November 2014, much of the media's attention gravitat…

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The Big Questions on ISIS

The Big Questions on ISIS

Sometimes just knowing what questions to ask is as important as the answers. In that light, as the U.S.-led c…

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From Russia, Without Love

From Russia, Without Love

It has been a hectic few weeks in the Baltic. Sweden spent nearly seven days searching for a possible Russian…

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The Decline and Fall of China's Long View

The Decline and Fall of China's Long View

China is often credited with taking the long view to achieve its strategic goals; however, that luxury may be…

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