Stealth vs. Speed: A Submarine Commander’s View on Naval Aviation Excellence - Tony Grayson Navy Veteran

By Tony Grayson Tech Executive (ex-SVP Oracle, AWS, Meta) & Former Nuclear Submarine Commander

A former Navy Submarine Commander analyzes the operational excellence of U.S. Navy flight deck operations. Watch F/A-18 Super Hornets demonstrate high-performance teamwork.

Tony Grayson shows a high-angle view of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as it transits the ocean, its flight deck crowded with a full complement of aircraft, including numerous F/A-18 Super Hornets and several helicopters.

Tony Grayson is a Navy Veteran, and as a former U.S. Navy Submarine Commander, I spent most of my career hundreds of feet below the water, mastering stealth and avoidance. But I have to admit... the Naval Air Wing makes better video than we do.

While my world was about silence, their world is about the raw power of F/A-18 carrier operations, speed, and visibility. Different missions, same standard of operational excellence.

I’m testing out some new video content on the blog today to illustrate high-performance military tactics. If you want to see more military tech and ops analysis alongside my regular leadership strategies, hit the like button or drop a comment.