Captain Brent Ramsey (U.S. Navy, Ret.) served 30 years in the Navy and 23 years in Navy Civil Service. His assignments included Commanding Officer, Cargo Handling Battalion TWELVE, Executive Director, Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, and Mississippi Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer. He served as Senior Advisor, Center for International Maritime Security, and was Member and Secretary of the non-partisan Military Advisory Group for Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11) for four years. He currently serves in the same capacity for Congressman Chuck Edwards. He is a Vice President with Calvert Group and on the Board of Advisors for STARRS and the Center for Military Readiness. CAPT Ramsey studied at Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, and is a graduate of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Executive Management Program, the Reserve Components National Security Course, and the FEMA Emergency Preparedness Management Officers Course. He has written extensively on national defense matters since 2017.
The Dire State of Our Shipbuilding Infrastructure
A ship sitting in a shipyard waiting to be overhauled or repaired is of no use in fighting our nation’s wars.
Behind the Wall of Government Schools
You will not believe the abysmal environment of America’s public schools due to institutional neglect and political agendas warping what is taught.
Manhattan Project for Ships
It’s high time that the United States Navy enhanced its strategy for shipbuilding, maintenance, and fleet reactivation.
Operation Rescue and Restore
President Trump has done much to end the damage of the Biden administration’s vax mandates and DEI policies, but thousands of military service personnel still need justice.
The Status of the Navy: Part III
Experts agree that we need a bigger Navy. Yet despite all of the promises and good intentions, nothing happens to bring that to pass.
The Status of the Navy: Part II
Beginning with an assessment of U.S. shipbuilding capability and working toward evaluating the real threat coming from Communist China.
The Status of the Navy: Part I
The world has changed immensely since the American Navy’s heyday during World War II, but given today’s environment, what is the importance of naval power?
A Tribute to CDR Phillip Keuhlen, USN (Retired)
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others. Phil Keuhlen wove much into the lives of many.”
What You Should Know About Iran: Part II
How does Iran behave toward the West? It backs terrorist organizations all around the world, causing havoc and death while destabilizing the Middle East.
What You Should Know About Iran: Part I
Americans don’t know of or care about Iran. But should we?
China vs. America: Who Will Win?
Summarizing what has been said and what can be done about the Chinese threat.
PRC: Bully and Cheater
The People’s Republic of China bullies and cheats to advance in global dominance.
China: The Bane of Modern Civilization
Exploring China’s government and culture and its behavior towards other countries, ethnicities, and segments of its own citizenry.
The PRC and Bioweapons
“Only by using non-destructive weapons that can kill many people will we be able to reserve America for ourselves.”
America’s Future Depends on Rebuilding the Navy
Our eyes and efforts must turn to the Indo-Pacific.
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