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Inside Allied Naval Cooperation: An Australian–American Conversation

Sailor Pulse
Sean Andrews and Jay Dietrich
April 8, 2026

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Episode Notes:

Sean Andrews joins Jay for a conversation about his Royal Australian Navy career, starting when he was 15 years old. He shares his views on the similarities and differences between American and Australian navies and the importance of working with international partners. Be on the lookout for a follow-up conversation with Sean about how the sea actually works and what that means for the sailors who live and work on it.

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