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This episode discusses the USS Gerald Ford's recent deployment and various naval and geopolitical topics.

Blockades, 11-month deployments, the Vietnam War, shipbuilding plans, and some love for our friends from The Philippines…a full plate for a Midrats Free for All. Summary This episode covers the recent return of the USS Gerald Ford after a 326-day deployment, the significance of naval operations, shipbuilding plans, and geopolitical considerations in the Indo-Pacific region. The hosts analyze naval readiness, technological advancements, and strategic challenges facing the US Navy. Show Links FORD Carrier Strike Group receives Presidential Unit Citation . USS Mahan (DDG-72) returns from deployment USS Midway (CV-41) off Vietnam 1973 Easter Offensive of 1972 Hong Kong’s Mary Soo Executive Orders: 14192 14265 14269 Latest Shipbuilding Plan Decades-long requirement for a nuclear powered escort Mobilize: How to Reboot the American Industrial Base and Stop World War III ,by Shyam Sankar and Madeline Hart Episode 393: Building the right carrier; heavy, medium, or light with Tal Manvel Balikatan 2026 China, the unwanted guest Chapters 00:00: Introduction and Overview of the USS Gerald Ford’s Deployment 10:01: Lessons Learned from the USS Gerald Ford’s Deployment 14:24: Historical Context…

People in this episode

Host: Midrats

Topics covered

• naval operations
• shipbuilding plans
• geopolitical considerations
• Vietnam War
• naval readiness
• technological advancements
• strategic challenges

Keywords

• USS Gerald Ford
• naval operations
• shipbuilding
• Vietnam War
• Indo-Pacific
• US Navy
• geopolitics
• deployment
• naval readiness
• technological advancements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USS Gerald Ford, US Navy, USS Mahan (DDG-72), USS Midway (CV-41), Balikatan 2026, China

Books & works: Mobilize: How to Reboot the American Industrial Base and Stop World War III

Places: Vietnam, Indo-Pacific

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