WETSU: a BattleshipNJ Podcast
WETSU: a BattleshipNJ Podcast
Podcast Description
WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast dives into the untold stories of America’s most decorated battleship. Hosted by the Battleship’s CEO, Marshall Spevak, this podcast features interviews with veterans, historians, and key figures connected to the ship’s legacy. We’ll explore life aboard the Battleship, spotlight New Jersey’s military and veteran community, and connect the past to the present. Whether you’re a history buff, a Navy enthusiast, or just curious about the stories behind the steel, WETSU is your all-access pass to the heart of the Battleship New Jersey.
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The podcast focuses on the untold stories of the Battleship New Jersey, exploring themes of naval heritage, life aboard the ship, and the significance of the military and veteran community in New Jersey. Episode examples include discussions on the Battleship’s historical legacy, the founding of the Home Port Alliance, and insights from Navy leaders like Rear Admiral Ronald Tucker on naval commissioning and future fleet developments.
WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast dives into the untold stories of America’s most decorated battleship. Hosted by the Battleship’s CEO, Marshall Spevak, this podcast features interviews with veterans, historians, and key figures connected to the ship’s legacy. We’ll explore life aboard the Battleship, spotlight New Jersey’s military and veteran community, and connect the past to the present. Whether you’re a history buff, a Navy enthusiast, or just curious about the stories behind the steel, WETSU is your all-access pass to the heart of the Battleship New Jersey.
The Navy doesn’t sail on firepower alone—so who keeps the fleet fueled, supplied, and ready to fight? On this episode of WETSU, Battleship New Jersey CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Atlantic City native Rear Admiral Mark “Buz” Buzby, USN (Ret.), for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on one of the Navy’s most under recognized—but absolutely indispensable—missions: sealift, underway replenishment, and logistics.
From growing up at the Jersey Shore with dreams of life on the salt water, to commanding at sea aboard USS CARNEY (DDG-64) and Destroyer Squadron 31, to leading the two largest maritime organizations in the nation—Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)—Admiral Buzby reflects on a career defined by mentorship, leadership, and service. He also shares the unique significance of commanding a namesake ship tied to one of Battleship New Jersey’s most storied sailors, and sheds light on the often unseen, less glamorous—but critically vital—“non-pointy end” of the Navy that keeps the fleet in the fight.
From the Jersey Shore to the backbone of America’s global Navy—meet the leader who helped keep the fleet moving. Join us for another compelling WETSU conversation, tracing an extraordinary journey from a Jersey Shore kid to the highest levels of naval and federal service—only on WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast.
WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast is proudly sponsored by Engineers Labor Employer Cooperative (ELEC) 825.
Article mentioned: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2025/july/modern-maritime-service-can-deliver-what-nation-needs
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