Bill Brown: From Navy SEAL to Veterans Advocate

02/12/25 • 60 min

On Episode 3 of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO & Host Marshall Spevak welcomes retired Navy SEAL Bill Brown for a riveting discussion on service, sacrifice, and leadership.

Bill takes us inside his extraordinary career—from the grueling trials of BUD/S to high-stakes missions protecting the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister during Operation Iraqi Freedom and as a first responder to suicide bomber attacks in Iraq. But his dedication to service didn’t end with the Navy. Now an Attorney, Veterans Advocate, and leader of the NYC SEAL Swim, Bill continues to champion the values of patriotic unity.

Join us for an insightful conversation about the realities of life as a SEAL, the future of the Navy, and the enduring mission to support those who serve. Don’t miss Episode 3 of WETSU!

For more information on the New York City SEAL Swim including the Navy SEAL Foundation’s mission and the August 16 SEAL Swim event this year, we encourage you to check out their website.

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On Episode 3 of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO & Host Marshall Spevak welcomes retired Navy SEAL Bill Brown for a riveting discussion on service, sacrifice, and leadership.

Join us for an insightful conversation about the realities of life as a SEAL, the future of the Navy, and the enduring mission to support those who serve. Don’t miss Episode 3 of WETSU!

For more information on the New York City SEAL Swim including the Navy SEAL Foundation’s mission and the August 16 SEAL Swim event this year, we encourage you to check out their website.

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Congressman Norcross: U.S. Representative & Founding Member of The Home Port Alliance

Dive into the second episode of the WETSU Podcast, where Battleship New Jersey CEO and host Marshall Spevak sits down with Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-1st) for an engaging and insightful conversation.
In this episode, Congressman Norcross delves into the remarkable journey of the Battleship New Jersey, from the founding of the Home Port Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization that now stewards the historic ship, to her dramatic transit through the Panama Canal en route to Camden. He also shares his thoughts on the Save Our Ships Act—the Norcross legislation to bring federal funds to museum ships across the country—the ship's recent dry docking and offers a compelling look at the future of the Navy's surface and silent service fleets.
Whether you're passionate about the Battleship’s legacy as a museum and memorial or curious about the evolution of the U.S. Navy, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about history, preservation, and the path ahead for our naval forces!

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Admiral Reason: Commander, Battle Group Romeo & USS NEW JERSEY Veteran

Episode 4 of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast brings you an extraordinary conversation with Admiral J. Paul Reason (USN, Ret.), a trailblazing leader whose remarkable career helped shape the modern Navy.

Host and CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Admiral Reason for a candid and captivating discussion, tracing his journey from the U.S. Naval Academy to his pivotal encounter with Admiral Hyman Rickover that secured his place in the nuclear propulsion program. Admiral Reason shares firsthand accounts of his time serving as the Naval Aide to the President of the United States to his command of Battle Group Romeo, where USS New Jersey served as his flagship, and reflects on the leadership, challenges, and historic milestones that defined his service.

Notably, Admiral Reason made history as the U.S. Navy’s first Black 4-Star Admiral while serving as Command-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet—an achievement that cemented his legacy as one of the Navy’s most distinguished officers. Don’t miss this compelling episode of WETSU, where history, leadership, and the legacy of USS New Jersey come to life through the words of an iconic naval figure.

Please note: Due to technical audio issues during the original recording, some portions of our host’s audio were re-recorded for clarity. However, the conversation with Admiral J. Paul Reason was too outstanding for our listeners to miss. We’re thrilled to share it with you, but please keep this in mind while viewing!

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