Michael Patrick Murphy was many things. He was a New Yorker (more specifically a Long Islander), a Naval Officer, a Penn State Nittany Lion, a war hero, a medal of honor recipient, and a Navy SEAL. All of these titles accurately apply to a man who history will remember as one of the greatest warriors spawned from the Global War on Terror era. Full Article »

Current efforts to train and hand over maritime control to the Iraqi navy are proving "very challenging and difficult," according to LT Marc Lawson, USN. LT Lawson explores this and other issues such as the future for the Navy's patrol craft fleet, the Navy coastal patrol mission in the Arabian Gulf and solutions to issues facing the Navy's current PC Fleet. Full Podcast »

This insightful infographic highlights the most important surface warfare ships and their strategic global locations along with Surface Warfare Summit speakers and their keynote sessions relating to these ships. Browse through this list of the most common surface warfare ships used today including: frigates, patrol crafts, minesweepers, littoral combat ships, amphibious ships, aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers. This infographic provides useful and insightful information on the continuing programs of these ships, their strategic uses and importance within surface warfare, and their mos Full Whitepaper »