UNCLAS Read Board with CDR Salamander

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode, the host discusses the recent military operations related to Venezuela, focusing on the successful takedown of sanctioned tankers and the implications for U.S. naval strategy. The conversation also shifts to the defense budget under the Trump administration, exploring the need for increased military spending in light of national …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode, Sal discusses various pressing topics including the ongoing drug war, military operations, the situation in Ukraine, and the recent controversy surrounding the Pentagon press pool. He expresses gratitude to his subscribers and reflects on the complexities of military decisions, the implications of the war in Ukraine, and the impo…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode, Sal discusses various pressing global issues, including the evolving role of Saudi Arabia, the ongoing drug cartel crisis in the Americas, and the ethical responsibilities of military personnel in politics. He also addresses the challenges within the military-industrial complex, a recent surge in aircraft mishaps, and the importa…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode, the host reflects on personal experiences growing up in Florida’s East Coast during the Space Age, discusses the current state of naval ships, and addresses geopolitical concerns in Venezuela and Nigeria. The conversation also touches on the situation in Sudan and the rise of South Korea in military production, concluding with re…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comShow Links* Ian Ellis’s outline of Caribbean U.S. Navy deployment* The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century, by Kenneth F. McKenzieSummaryIn this conversation, Sal discusses various geopolitical issues, including a potential peace deal in Israel and Gaza, the implications of Iran’s weakened position, reflections on General McKenzie’s book…