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Critics Mocked Sean Duffy’s Road Trip: They Missed the Point
He wasn’t sightseeing. He was helping America see itself. By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) Why a Road Trip? They called it a vanity project
Bruce Kimbrell
Commander Bruce Kimbrell is a career naval officer with deployments in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. He has deployed with U.S. Carrier and Expeditionary Strike Groups. He previously served as a Director with the National Security Council at the White House and has supported strategic maritime initiatives as staff for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Office of the Secretary of the Navy. He also served as a national security and defense staffer for U.S. Congressman Michael Waltz of Florida’s 6th Congressional District. The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Navy, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Ports
Build the First Donald J. Trump Maritime Prosperity Zone in Alaska
By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) Over the past year, the White House’s Maritime Action Plan, the President’s FY2027 budget proposal, and a series of
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Navy
The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.
Why America’s Cargo Demand Is Building Maritime Capacity Everywhere but at Home By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) I spent last week at the Sea-Air-Space
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Navy
“Free Seas” Are Not Unraveling — But the System Is Changing Under Pressure
The global maritime system remains open, but operates with less slack, greater volatility, and more variable constraints on access. By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Defense
Starship to Shipyards: How Space Policy Could Save U.S. Maritime Power
Can lessons learned in space help us revitalize america’s maritime economy? By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) On the 249th anniversary of the U.S.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Navy
Carlos Del Toro – America’s Maritime Statecraft Evangelist Is On A Tear
By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) Inspired by his vision for a “New, Bold Maritime Statecraft,” Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Merchant Marine
Op-Ed: U.S. Merchant Mariner Shortage Demands Action Now
By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, finds herself at the proverbial ‘tip of the spear’ for America’s
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