Paul Stillwell: From USS New Jersey Veteran to Author & Historian

On this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host Marshall Spevak sits down with author, historian, and USS New Jersey (BB-62) veteran Paul Stillwell—one of the foremost authorities on America’s most decorated battleship.In this engaging conversation, Paul reflects on his 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy, shares vivid stories from his time as a crew member aboard the New Jersey, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ship’s third decommissioning.Paul also previews his highly anticipated new book, Battleship New Jersey: The Complete History, releasing August 5th, 2025—a definitive second edition chronicling the legacy, heroism, and the 45,000 sailors and Marines who served aboard this iconic vessel. You can preorder a copy of his new book here.Whether you’re a longtime fan of Paul’s work, fascinated by life at sea, or simply want to hear untold stories from the decks of the Big J, you won’t want to miss this episode of WETSU.WETSU: A Battleship NJ Podcast is proudly sponsored by Engineers Labor Employer Cooperative ELEC 825.Use the code WETSU for 10% off your copy of Battleship New Jersey: The Complete History.Send us Fan MailJoin the WETSU community or Follow us on Instagram.