The ethos of preparation as the basis for bold action has become embedded in the US Navy as an operational force. From my earliest days at sea, I have heard captains say variations of the old military axiom that ‘tactics are for amateurs, logistics are for professionals.’
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Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently Vice Chair, Global Affairs and Managing Director of the global investment firm The Carlyle Group.