Articles by Steve Cohen
Two-Year Delay of Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Reflects Decline of American Shipbuilding, Shows Weakness to Communist China
In the first six months of President Trump’s second term the mantra seems to be, “Move fast and don’t be afraid to break things.” One institution apparently never got the message: the United States Navy. Two weeks ago, the Navy announced that the delivery of its newest nuclear-power aircraft carrier, United States Ship John F. Kennedy, would be delayed another two years.
Ready to Serve: Recruit from AmeriCorps
Commander Russell, a 26-year Coast Guard member, is the external affairs officer at the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area in Portsmouth, Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville, a master of public administration from Old Dominion University, and a master of science in strategic intelligence from the National Intelligence University.
Meet Lisa Franchetti, Outgoing Chief of Naval Operations and the Least Arrogant Admiral Our Correspondent Has Ever Met
Every president has the right to choose the top military leaders he wishes to rely on, be it for advice or to command forces. That President Trump has decided to replace the chairman of the joint chiefs, the heads of the Navy and Coast Guard, and several other senior officers is his call. Whether he did so because he perceived their elevation as a result of the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion or whether he simply didn‚Äôt like the cut of someone‚Äôs jib ‚ÄĒ such is his privilege.
How Trump Can Turn Around America’s Navy, Facing Dire Challenges as Its 250th Birthday Nears
The United States Navy will celebrate its 250th birthday this year. Despite a proud history, there isn’t a lot to be happy about. The Navy is in the worst shape it has been in in generations. Since its founding in 1775, the Navy has had four key missions. The first is to deter aggression against America. The second — its original mission — is to keep the commercial sea lanes open and safe for trade. The third is to project lethal force when necessary.
Opinion - U.S. Navy’s lapse in sea lane security risks global trade
Steve Cohen, opinion contributor September 9, 2024 at 7:00 AM·5 min read Over the last few months, the U.S. Navy has suffered its most significant setback in the last 50 years, a disaster more damaging than the pier-side sinking of the Bon Homme Richard or the loss of 17 sailors in two destroyer collisions. It is a setback that is existential, and casts into question a core reason for the Navy’s very existence.
The Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Service Members
Maryland’s recreational marijuana market legally opened on 1 July 2023. Adults aged 21 and older can now possess and use limited amounts of marijuana for recreation. Given that the Naval Academy is in downtown Annapolis, this change opens greater risk of THC exposure for midshipmen. Establishments once safe for midshipmen without fear of exposure or risk of negative perception must now be reconsidered.
DARE 2022: Integration and Resilience in the ‘Infinite Game’
In February 2022, 65 midgrade officer, enlisted, and civilian leaders gathered in San Diego for the seventh annual DARE Innovation Workshop. Held in conjunction with the Naval Institute’s WEST Conference, the workshop is a unique opportunity for participants to troubleshoot challenging problems over a three-day period and brief their findings directly to service chiefs.1 This year, Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral Karl Schultz asked about integration and resilience within the Sea Services.
DARE: A Model for Military Innovation
By Lieutenant Commander Kelly E. Welsh, U.S. Navy (Retired) On 30 August 2021, 62 military and civilian leaders representing the Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and industry came to Annapolis to participate in the U.S. Naval Institute’s DARE Innovation Workshop. A three-day experience rooted in Design Thinking, DARE divides participants into teams to tackle two issues presented by one of the three Sea Service chiefs.
Is the Navy Totally at Sea?
The U.S. Navy is adrift in unfriendly seas. Befuddled by tough choices, dogged by inadequate training and crippled by poor judgment, our sea service is ill-prepared to meet its greatest challenges since World War II. Look at the forces lining up against it: A bellicose China that threatens Taiwan and the entire Western Pacific, as well as a resurgent Russia, bent on claiming the entire melting polar region as its own.
The Supreme Court Should End Male-Only Selective Service Registration
The Military Selective Service Act requires essentially all males between the ages of 18 and 26 register with the Selective Service System, a federal agency, to facilitate their conscription in the event of a military draft.
Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions: Deliver Warfighting Readiness
By Vice Admiral John B. Mustin, U.S. Navy To address the realities of the current global competitive environment, the U.S. Navy is evolving to ensure readiness for a high-end conflict with peer and near-peer adversaries. Commensurate with that evolution, the Navy Reserve force is transforming its structure, training, and mobilization processes to generate and deliver combat power and strategic warfighting depth.
We Need a Bigger and Smarter Navy
Last September, apparently lost in the fog of the presidential campaign, came some disturbing news: the Chinese Navy isthan America’s. They now have approximately 350 ships and submarines, compared to America’s 293. True, the U.S. fleet still boasts far more aircraft carriers than China — 11 versus 2 — but that offers little comfort. China’s reputed anti-ship missiles are forcing our carriers further away from the Asian mainland, limiting their effectiveness.
We need a bigger and smarter Navy Original
Last September, apparently lost in the fog of the presidential campaign, came some disturbing news: the Chinese Navy is than America’s. They now have approximately 350 ships and submarines, compared to America’s 293. True, the U.S. fleet still boasts far more aircraft carriers than China — 11 versus 2 — but that offers little comfort. China’s reputed anti-ship missiles are forcing our carriers further away from the Asian mainland, limiting their effectiveness.
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