Op-Ed: U.S. Mariner Shortage Demands Action Now

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-23 13:10:34 | Updated at 2024-09-30 13:35:50 1 week ago

Op-Ed: U.S. Mariner Shortage Demands Action Now
gCaptain ^ | September 22, 2024 | Bruce Kimbrell

Posted on 09/23/2024 6:06:18 AM PDT by artichokegrower

The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, finds herself at the proverbial ‘tip of the spear’ for America’s strategic sealift readiness—forced into an impossible decision between her vision for putting more players on the field and the practicality of managing a fleet impacted by a mariner recruiting and retention problem.

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My son is a graduate of Cal Maritime. He took great pride in going there. He has gone on to a very successful career in the maritime industry. He will not visit the campus today. The DEI crew has taken over.

A sample of events being held at the campus:

October 12th Day 2: Community Building

Panel: Queer Maritime History: Unveiling Intersectionality at Sea

Panelists: Jonathan Kissan, Heather Feeney, Moderator: Erika Nelson

Throughout history, the maritime industry has witnessed the presence and significant contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, yet their stories have frequently been relegated to the shadows. This panel seeks to rectify that oversight and delve into the untold narratives, shedding light on the vital roles played by queer individuals in shaping maritime history.

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