Derek Trinque
@datrnq.bsky.social
Surface Warrior. Golden Shellback. RedSox, Liverpool FC. Building the hybrid Surface Fleet for USN. Logistics enthusiast. Beat Army!
I’m excited to be part of this panel.
The Navy needs more platforms—fast. Can unmanned systems fill the gap? Hear from Navy and industry leaders on accelerating unmanned integration. 14 Aug | 3:00 PM | Annapolis. usni.org/events/corr...
August 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I’m excited to be part of this panel.
Saw Superman. Loved it. The superhero movie we need and deserve.
And Krypto is the Bestest Boi.
And Krypto is the Bestest Boi.
July 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Saw Superman. Loved it. The superhero movie we need and deserve.
And Krypto is the Bestest Boi.
And Krypto is the Bestest Boi.
A week into the new job. Love it. Found myself talking to people about when I was last working in the Pentagon *ten years ago*
Man, I’m old.
Man, I’m old.
July 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A week into the new job. Love it. Found myself talking to people about when I was last working in the Pentagon *ten years ago*
Man, I’m old.
Man, I’m old.
I ended my day by administering the oath of office to a new Air Force colonel. So it was a good week.
March 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I ended my day by administering the oath of office to a new Air Force colonel. So it was a good week.
At the airport three hours ahead of my flight. As God intended.
Also, new LaGuardia is nice. I’m confused. We can have nice airports?
Also, new LaGuardia is nice. I’m confused. We can have nice airports?
January 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
At the airport three hours ahead of my flight. As God intended.
Also, new LaGuardia is nice. I’m confused. We can have nice airports?
Also, new LaGuardia is nice. I’m confused. We can have nice airports?
Had a great week in London at the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Pinnacle course. We considered whether AI is “Panacea or Pandora’s Box.” it’s inevitable). If you’re not betting ON AI, you’re betting AGAINST AI. I’m grateful to have been one of two US Flag Officers invited to attend.
January 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Had a great week in London at the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Pinnacle course. We considered whether AI is “Panacea or Pandora’s Box.” it’s inevitable). If you’re not betting ON AI, you’re betting AGAINST AI. I’m grateful to have been one of two US Flag Officers invited to attend.
Watched The Muppet Christmas Carol with Child #2 yesterday. Sir Michael Caine is a gift.
December 24, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Watched The Muppet Christmas Carol with Child #2 yesterday. Sir Michael Caine is a gift.
I’m in. I mean, I was always going to be in for this movie, but this shot (and Krypto) have my psyched.
December 20, 2024 at 3:38 AM
I’m in. I mean, I was always going to be in for this movie, but this shot (and Krypto) have my psyched.
Good morning to everyone except the woman in front of me in line at the airport Dunkin, who used three different methods of payment, gradually chipping away at her purchase total.
December 15, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Good morning to everyone except the woman in front of me in line at the airport Dunkin, who used three different methods of payment, gradually chipping away at her purchase total.
Not for the weak-stomached.
In fairness, parenting teenaged girls is also…taxing.
In fairness, parenting teenaged girls is also…taxing.
December 14, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Not for the weak-stomached.
In fairness, parenting teenaged girls is also…taxing.
In fairness, parenting teenaged girls is also…taxing.
Of course the answer is “it depends,” but this thread is a great treatment of why/how “it depends.”
Pop-quiz: You're a #Marine commander and you fall under INDOPACOM.
You have forces with ship-killing missiles deployed in the JOA. An enemy ship is detected.
1. Whose decision is it to fire the missile?
2. How many Marines know the answer to #1?
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-ma...
You have forces with ship-killing missiles deployed in the JOA. An enemy ship is detected.
1. Whose decision is it to fire the missile?
2. How many Marines know the answer to #1?
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-ma...
This Marine Corps unit now has a ship-killing missile in its toolkit
The new tool gives Marines an offensive strike to clear the way for the Navy.
www.marinecorpstimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Of course the answer is “it depends,” but this thread is a great treatment of why/how “it depends.”
IRBMs are fast, but radars track them all the time (having destroyed an IRBM target using tracks from two different radar systems).
The target for the IRBM is not known until just before it hits because the missile flies through the stratosphere, far above the reach of radars.
That's why potential IRBMs launches are so tense — it could land anywhere.
That's why potential IRBMs launches are so tense — it could land anywhere.
December 6, 2024 at 12:33 PM
IRBMs are fast, but radars track them all the time (having destroyed an IRBM target using tracks from two different radar systems).
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We call them “posts”
Yay! Also jay, what do we call posts here? Put an end to "skeets" 😂
November 17, 2024 at 5:56 AM
We call them “posts”
I realized why DCA’s old terminal is circular.
November 21, 2024 at 7:37 PM
I realized why DCA’s old terminal is circular.
Me to my dog: okay, quick in and out. Do your stuff, then right back inside.
My dog:
My dog:
November 17, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Me to my dog: okay, quick in and out. Do your stuff, then right back inside.
My dog:
My dog:
One thing I love about our military is the learning opportunity. I’ve variously been an anti-submarine warfare, air defense, mine warfare, ballistic missile defense, personnel, amphibious warfare, and logistics guy. I love the variety and learning from Sailors (and Marines).
November 16, 2024 at 11:52 PM
One thing I love about our military is the learning opportunity. I’ve variously been an anti-submarine warfare, air defense, mine warfare, ballistic missile defense, personnel, amphibious warfare, and logistics guy. I love the variety and learning from Sailors (and Marines).
Happy national puppy day!
March 23, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Happy national puppy day!
I really like this comparison (Dr. Schake is the expert and doesn’t need my accolades, but the explanation resonated with me)
My sense is the CCP think about professionalism differently, just as they're trying to define democracy differently. For us, professionalism is subordination to the state (elected civilians) with indifference to political party; for them, it's centering loyalty on the political party, not the state.
Is the PLA incapable of having professional soldiers? That seems chauvinistic and not particularly useful.
Then again, Huntington...
Then again, Huntington...
February 2, 2024 at 11:54 PM
I really like this comparison (Dr. Schake is the expert and doesn’t need my accolades, but the explanation resonated with me)
It’s a little thing, but I love when the CBP agent at the airport says “welcome home” when I come back into the US. Makes me smile every time.
February 2, 2024 at 8:13 PM
It’s a little thing, but I love when the CBP agent at the airport says “welcome home” when I come back into the US. Makes me smile every time.
What an incredible read.
January 15, 2024 at 8:19 PM
What an incredible read.
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All I'm saying is "free trade and sailors' rights" has been the battle cry of the US since before 1812
The number one rule of US foreign relations is "don't mess with our boats"
The number one rule of US foreign relations is "don't mess with our boats"
January 12, 2024 at 1:34 PM
All I'm saying is "free trade and sailors' rights" has been the battle cry of the US since before 1812
The number one rule of US foreign relations is "don't mess with our boats"
The number one rule of US foreign relations is "don't mess with our boats"
How did it take me this long to read this book? I’ve crossed the Atlantic eight times in my career and sailed on it for weeks and months at a time. A great book, highly recommended.
December 31, 2023 at 10:21 PM
How did it take me this long to read this book? I’ve crossed the Atlantic eight times in my career and sailed on it for weeks and months at a time. A great book, highly recommended.