Capt. Edward H. Lundquist, U.S. Navy (Ret.) is a senior-level communications professional with more than 28 years of public affairs, public relations, and corporate communications experience in military, private association, and corporate service. During his 24-year naval career, Lundquist qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and later served as a Public Affairs Officer. He retired from active duty in 2000.

He is a principal science writer for MCR Federal, LLC. Lundquist is a member of the executive committee for the Surface Navy Association and serves as vice president of the Greater Washington Chapter. He writes frequently for publications including Armed Forces Journal, Surface Warfare, Unmanned Systems, Naval Forces, Warships International, Maritime Reporter, and others.

Canada Commissions First New Warship in 25 Years

By Edward H. Lundquist

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has commissioned Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf (AOPV 430) at Halifax on June…

Rescue 21: Much More Than a “Mayday!” Message [Coast Guard OUTLOOK® 2020-2021 edition]

By Edward H. Lundquist

The 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and 1979 International Convention on Maritime Search and…

With Operation Urgent Fury, America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean

By Edward H. Lundquist

It has been nearly 40 years since Operation Urgent Fury, one of the biggest military operations in the Western Hemisphere…

Naval Postgraduate School Adds Xerox ElemX 3D Printer

By Edward H. Lundquist

The Navy is a step closer to achieving the vision of being able to fabricate parts on demand. Xerox and…

In the Maritime Domain, Presence Equals Influence [Coast Guard OUTLOOK® 2020-2021 Edition]

By Edward H. Lundquist

From patrols in the tropics to icebreaking in polar waters to fixing channel markers in the heart of America, the…

Accelerating Coast Guard Innovation [Coast Guard OUTLOOK® 2020-2021]

By Edward H. Lundquist

The U.S. Coast Guard Strategic Plan 2018-2022 states that the service will “strive to lower the barriers to innovation, including…

Successful Cooperation and Collaboration Come from the Power of Partnerships [Coast Guard OUTLOOK® 2020-2021]

By Edward H. Lundquist

A unique interagency and international task force is protecting the United States and partner nations from the flow of illicit…

Interview: Rear Adm. Eric Jones, Commander, Coast Guard District 7 [Coast Guard OUTLOOK® 2020-2021]

By Edward H. Lundquist

Coast Guard Outlook: I’d like to talk to you about the scope and magnitude of the district you command, the…

Navy Helps Small Companies Engage With Experimentation

By Edward H. Lundquist

The Department of Navy (DoN) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Experimentation Cell (DoN SEC) connects SBIR innovators with the DoN…

Orcas Attack Sailboats Off Spain and Portugal

By Edward H. Lundquist

There are many mysteries in the maritime environment. For sailors along Spain and Portugal’s Atlantic coastline, there has been a…