By Capt. Brent Ramsey, US Navy, ret “Now Hear This” is the classic alert in the Navy that something important for all hands is about to be announced. This article is a “now hear this!” for every American. Our Navy is “in extremis,” a nautical expression that indicates imminent danger.  The extremis condition applies to … Continue reading Our Navy is “in extremis,” a nautical expression that indicates imminent danger