Destroyer Captain: Lessons of a First Command
'Travel along as one of the modern world's most remarkable experiences --- taking a fighting ship to sea --- unfolds over 27 months. Your captain will exceed all expectations in competence, candor and literary skill. What you will learn on the voyage is not only about seamanship, but also about how America relies on young men and women to exert its sovereign power in places and situations where it is welcomed and where it is strongly resisted.' --Richard Danzig,Secretary of the Navy, 1998-2001'This is a stirring tale of leadership challenge and the responsibility of command. How fitting that Admiral Stavridis' command experience was shaped by the adventures of guiding the USSBarryand her intrepid crew a ship named for Irish American John Barry, a courageous warrior who led during the formative days of our fledgling republic. The good fortune and great heart Admiral Stavridis ascribes toBarryis manifest inDestroyer Captainas timeless truths about leadership that accrues great benefit to all Americans thanks to those like Admiral Stavridis who defend us.' --Sean O'Keefe,Secretary of the Navy, 1992-93'With his insider details about the real worries and triumphs of command, James Stavridis'Destroyer Captainis a must read for all naval officers, and a fascinating adventure for everyone who loves the U.S. Navy.' --Robert N. Macomber,Award-winning author of theHonor Series'This is a stirring tale of leadership challenge and the responsibility of command. How fitting that Admiral Stavridis' command experience was shaped by the adventures of guiding the USSBarryand her intrepid crew a ship named for Irish American John Barry, a courageous warrior who led during the formative days of our fledgling republic. The good fortune and great heart Admiral Stavridis ascribes toBarryis manifest inDestroyer Captainas timeless truths about leadership that accrues great benefit to all Americans thanks to those like Admiral Stavridis who defend us.' --Sean O'Keefe,Secretary of the Navy, 1992-93'With his insider details about the real worries and triumphs of command, James Stavridis'Destroyer Captainis a must read for all naval officers, and a fascinating adventure for everyone who loves the U.S. Navy.' --Robert N. Macomber,Award-winning author of theHonor Series