Leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Canadian Navy on March 19 painted a picture of how sea services can be used not only to project hard power, but also use soft power to foster better relationships among countries.
Leading off the afternoon panel discussion, entitled, "Strategic Engagement and Maritime Diplomacy," at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition was Rear Adm. Michael A. LeFever, director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division, who shared his experiences commanding Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 1, which embarked with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2005.
