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The article presents quotes from notable people in U.S. navy. According to the chief engineering officer, U.S. Merchant Marine, Nelson M. Sherwood, the reason U.S. shipyards haven't been able to compete in the global market is because most nations of the industrialized maritime world heavily subsidize their shipbuilding industry, which the U.S. does not. Mark Albertson discusses U.S. as a maritime nation and it is imperative that the U.S. maintain a level of naval power attendant with its interests. According to vice admiral, U.S. Navy, John T. Parker, Vice admiral J. Doyle and J. Colvard have identified a problem of fundamental importance-the removal from the acquisition process of line officer influence.

The article discusses the topic of the family life of corporate executives and the high rate of divorces in some industries.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article on Republic Aviation Corp. in the December 15, 1955 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to article in previous issues, including one on the combat computer program called Advanced Capability Build 12 in the August 2008 issue, "Trauma Training," in the July 2008 issue, and another regarding ship commissioning and its implications to council sponsors.