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Continuing the Conversation is the official podcast of the Surface Navy Association.
Each episode features conversations with leaders, Sailors, innovators, and members of the naval community discussing the people, ideas, and achievements shaping today’s Surface Force.
From leadership perspectives and operational experience to award-winning initiatives and stories from the fleet, the podcast highlights the voices behind the missions and milestones of the Surface Warfare community.
Hosted by members of the Surface Navy Association, Continuing the Conversation expands on discussions taking place across SNA symposiums, chapter events, and professional forums — connecting the Surface Warfare community between events and throughout the year.
Continuing the Conversation is the official podcast of the Surface Navy Association.
Each episode features conversations with leaders, Sailors, innovators, and members of the naval community discussing the people, ideas, and achievements shaping today’s Surface Force.
From leadership perspectives and operational experience to award-winning initiatives and stories from the fleet, the podcast highlights the voices behind the missions and milestones of the Surface Warfare community.
Hosted by members of the Surface Navy Association, Continuing the Conversation expands on discussions taking place across SNA symposiums, chapter events, and professional forums — connecting the Surface Warfare community between events and throughout the year.
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Jun 8, 2026
Trailer: Building Purpose Aboard CGC SPAR
Jun 8, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
1 min
In this trailer for an upcoming episode of Continuing the Conversation, the Surface Navy Association podcast, we preview a conversation with LCDR Donald Rudnickas, Commanding Officer of CGC SPAR (WLB 206), and EMC Marc Mouton, Command Chief, recipients of the 2025 Hopley Yeaton Superior Cutterman Awards.
Together, they discuss the leadership, teamwork, and sense of purpose that helped their crew excel through demanding operations on the Great Lakes. From icebreaking and aids to navigation to developing future leaders, their story highlights the people behind mission success in the United States Coast Guard.
Listen to this preview and discover the leadership lessons that earned CGC SPAR recognition for superior cuttermanship.
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