Recently, I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA) reunion in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In preparing for the event, I spent time reflecting on what message I wanted to share. My thoughts kept returning to something personal — the feeling I get each morning as I pass through the gates of Corry Station on my way to work, training future Cryptologic Warfare Officers. I realized how special Corry Station is — not only for its mission today but also for its deep ties to two pivotal events in U.S. Navy and cryptologic history: the Battle of Midway (4–7 June 1942) and the attack on the USS Liberty (8 June 1967).
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By Ryan D. Martinson
While much of the international attention on China’s naval buildup is focused on its rapidly modernizing surface fleet, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is also taking bold steps to field a first-rate submarine force. By the end of this year, the service could have as many as 25 Yuan-class submarines, which are among the world’s most advanced diesel-electric boats. Its small-but-growing fleet of nuclear-powered attack (SSN), guided missile (SSGN), and ballistic missile (SSBN) submarines has achieved major technological upgrades, and with the benefit of a massive production facility in Huludao, may be on the cusp of significant expansion.
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The only satisfactory method of ensuring unity of effort lies in due preparation of the minds of the various commanders, both chief and subordinate, before the outbreak of hostilities. Such preparation comprehends not only adequate tactical and strategic study and training, but also a common meeting ground of beliefs as to the manner of applying principles to modern war.
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