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ICYMI: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) just announced the designation of two new marine #highway #routes including the M-79 route (it runs through Pennsylvania and West Virginia)! This designation extends the reach of the Ohio River system by nearly 250 miles adding the easternmost #tributary #rivers. The M-79 designation will help to serve as an incentive for increased operations, infrastructure investments, and freight movement, especially for new commodities that will move on the water in the future. Read more about the M-79 here: bit.ly/47CBbkH.

The Future of America’s Maritime Industry? Watch a great discussion tomorrow regarding the future of America’s shipping, shipbuilding, ports and naval forces. The reality is starting to sink in that to have the Navy needed, the nation must have a strong maritime industrial sector. Sadly, this isn’t the case. What’s to be done? Thankfully there has been an effort to approach this holistically, with fresh thinking as more of the same will not change the death spiral of this strategically important industry. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/e8nv9bhU Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCfuyXeW For a deeper dive read this: https://lnkd.in/e7BgFHxU

Valuable report from @CPMGroupLLC. Of particular note is their insightful analysis of military consumption of silver. https://lnkd.in/eYSWVMK7

Did you know that the birth of America’s modern Interstate Highways dates back to 1921 when Congress passed the Federal Highways Act? The Federal Highways Act of 1921 authorized the Bureau of Public Roads to begin funding State highway agencies in an attempt to develop an Interstate system of two lane, paved highways as a means of bringing together the States of our young country. After many years of successful progress, including passing the Miller Act of 1935 which provided much needed protections for the contractors involved in the Federally funded projects, the construction of the Interstate Highways system came to a near halt in 1941 as the United States became more actively involved in World War II. Follow the URL provided below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ghfhZejQ #EarthlyInfrastructure #AmericanHighways #AmericanHighwayHistory International Code Council

Julius Caesar's Civil War: Tactics, Strategies and Logistics Get the book USA at https://amzn.to/48pEkoA Get this book UK at https://amzn.to/3qLmSJA Julian Romane examines the campaigns of Julius Caesar throughout the civil wars that followed his famous crossing of the Rubicon, through to the defeat of the final Pompeian diehards at the battle of Munda. He analyses Caesar's generalship in the widest sense, with a strong emphasis on the logistical and financial effort required to put his legions in the field and keep them equipped, fed and paid. The attention given to this important but often-neglected aspect sets this account apart from many others. The author discusses the nature of late Republican Roman armies, describing their organization, tactics and equipment. The fact that such armies were employed both by and against Caesar only emphasizes the role of generalship in the outcome. This is followed by a detailed account of the strategic manoeuvres in Caesar's epochal duel with Pompey the Great and the resultant battles at Dyrrhachium and Pharsalus. The final campaigns to mop up opposition in Spain and Africa are studied in equal detail to give a complete picture of Caesar's command performance in these history-shaping events.

Here is the link for the proposed revisions session if you missed it! It was so enlightening and fun to moderate the session! Deadline is Monday for public comment.

As I read this WSJ article, I can't help but think of Senator Barkley's accidental disclosure of sensitive information. In the annals of history, Senator Alben W. Barkley's inadvertent disclosure during World War II serves as a profound lesson in the stewardship of strategic assets. Representing Kentucky, Barkley, through a public communication misstep, revealed the superior diving capabilities of American submarines over Japanese torpedoes, inadvertently exposing a crucial advantage in the naval arms race. This episode not only underscores the fragility of strategic advantages but also the paramount importance of safeguarding sensitive information. Barkley's narrative is more than just a cautionary tale; it's a stark reminder of the delicate balance between transparency and operational security, especially concerning national security assets. The revelation brought to light the complexities and potential repercussions of handling classified information, demonstrating how easily strategic advantages can be compromised. This incident, while rooted in a bygone era, remains ever relevant, offering invaluable insights into the stewardship of strategic assets. It compels us to consider the broader implications of information security and the collective responsibility to protect the nation's competitive edges. Barkley's story is a testament to the enduring significance of vigilance, discretion, and the judicious management of information that underpins the safety and efficacy of strategic national assets. #StrategicAssets #InformationSecurity #NationalSecurity #HistoricalInsights #LeadershipLessons #OperationalSecurity https://lnkd.in/gK2EjKiY

This will be a good discussion. We'll talk about big-picture issues, like escalating tensions in the Red Sea. We'll also talk about matters closer to home - like the challenges of moving scrap from traditional locations to, in some cases, more far-flung areas in the South/Southwest where new capacity is located or being built. #smu #tampasteel #steel #scrap #steelmarket #logistics #shipping