U.S. Naval Institute

10/11/2026

For decades, one man’s face has been missing from the wall of portraits at III MEF Headquarters—and the reason why may lie in the circumstances surrounding his death.

For decades, one man’s face has been missing from the wall of portraits at III MEF Headquarters—and the reason why may lie in the circumstances surrounding his death.

10/10/2026

Built amid wartime shortages, the Continental frigate Hancock proved fast, maneuverable, and formidable.

Built amid wartime shortages, the Continental frigate Hancock proved fast, maneuverable, and formidable.

10/10/2026

The Naval School opened at Annapolis on 10 October 1845 with 50 midshipmen and seven professors. Decades later, Naval Academy graduate Alfred Thayer Mahan used the pages of Proceedings to debate officer education. Read the Academy’s centennial history and Mahan’s case for how officers should be educated.

Three October Anniversaries. One Naval Story.
See how Proceedings has covered the Academy since 1879.
https://www.usni.org/three-anniversaries-one-naval-story

Photo credit: Official U.S. Navy Photograph

10/10/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: U.S. Sailors man the rails as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returns to its homeport of San Diego following 10 months of operations in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. U.S. Navy (Angel Campbell)

10/09/2026

Admiral James Stavridis survived the Pentagon attack after overseeing earlier strikes targeting bin Laden.

Stavridis survived the Pentagon attack after overseeing earlier strikes targeting bin Laden.

10/09/2026

153 years. Countless ideas. One enduring mission. ⚓

Founded on 9 October 1873, the U.S. Naval Institute continues to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write.

Proceedings traces generations of naval debate, innovation, and leadership. Thank you to the members, readers, and contributors who keep that conversation moving forward. 🫡🇺🇸

Celebrate with us—and explore the ideas that have shaped the sea services: https://www.usni.org/three-anniversaries-one-naval-story

10/09/2026

October Sees Near Daily Strikes on Ships in Hormuz — USNI News

10/09/2026

Philippine and Chinese Incidents Spike in South China Sea, Luzon Strait — USNI News

10/09/2026

USNI News Western Pacific Pulse: Oct. 9, 2026

10/09/2026

Strong leaders strengthen the Sea Services.

For 153 years, the U.S. Naval Institute has provided the independent forum where professionals across the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard engage with ideas that improve readiness, sharpen judgment, and advance the profession.

Today, we invite you to reflect on the importance of sustaining a trusted space for leadership development and professional dialogue—one where ideas can be shared, challenged, and advanced in service to the nation.

Independent ideas build stronger leaders. Stronger leaders build stronger Sea Services.

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