Michael Furay
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U.S. Navy
August 12, 2025
A Loss of Confidence
It is difficult to rise to command in the United States Navy. The military remains, by and large, a meritocracy aimed at ensuring that only the best...
Michael Furay • RealClearDefense
U.S. Navy
May 14, 2025
Finding the Truth and Standing for It
I have worked closely with many admirals and spent a career living with the fruits of their labor. Unfortunately, I have grown to question the results...
Michael Furay • RealClearDefense
U.S. Navy
April 24, 2025
The Next CNO
Editors Note: An error was noted in the article, in fact, Admiral Caudle was the commander of Submarine Group Eight. In addition, it should be noted...
Michael Furay • RealClearDefense
Military Strategy
April 10, 2025
Our Nation Must Have Warriors
It is odd that the former Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson (CNO, 2011-2015), was the force behind the resurrection of the book, The Rules of...
Michael Furay • RealClearDefense
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