Naval War College Foundation

The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton, a global consulting leader, as a 2024 Strategic Partner at the highest giving level in NWCF history. This significant collaboration highlights Booz Allen's dedication to naval education, strategic thinking, and national security. As a Strategic Partner, Booz Allen’s team has unique opportunities to experience the thought leadership at the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) first-hand during our recent unclassified war game. Booz Allen also presented the morning panel of the 2024 Newport National Security Symposium, which featured Tom Pfeifer, President, National Security Sector, as a distinguished panelist. Thank you, Booz Allen, for this historic investment in the education of future national security leaders. To learn more about Booz Allen, please visit boozallen.com. #navalwarcollegefoundation #nwcf #usnavalwarcollege #usnwc #educatetodaysecuretomorrow #strategicpartner

Together with the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) and the Nation, the Naval War College Foundation honors the bravery and resilience of those who responded on September 11, 2001. Today, we pay special tribute to the 11 USNWC students and alumni who lost their lives, forever remembering their service and sacrifice. As we reflect on the enduring strength of our nation, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving peace and security for future generations. In memory of: CAPT Gerald F. DeConto, USN LCDR Robert R. Elseth, USNR CAPT Lawrence D. Getzfred, USN Ms. Angela M. Houtz, DON Civilian LCDR Patrick J. Murphy, USNR LT Jonas M. Panik, USNR CAPT Jack D. Punches, Jr., USN (Ret.) CDR Robert A. Schlegel, USN CDR Dan F. Shanower, USN MAJ Kip P. Taylor, USA CAPT John D. Yamnicky, Sr., USN (Ret.) #NeverForget #September11 #HonorAndRemember #NavalWarCollegeFoundation

Let’s play ball! ⚾️ The 7th Annual Cardines Classic is coming to historic Cardines Field on September 20! This event is made possible through a collaboration between the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC), the Naval History and Heritage Command, and the Naval War College Foundation, with generous support from the Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. Students from the USNWC will take the field in WWI-era baseball uniforms, celebrating the sport’s role during the First World War. The event is free and open to all—see you at the game! For more information about the game, visit https://lnkd.in/emDhwDub. #navalwarcollegefoundation #nwcf #usnavalwarcollege #usnwc #cardinesclassic

On Friday, the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) proudly hosted the 2024 Newport National Security Symposium at the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC). We started the event with opening remarks from NWCF President and CEO CAPT George Lang, Jr., USN (Ret.), NWCF Chairman Dan Holland, and USNWC President RADM Darryl Walker, USN. VADM Bill Merz, USN (Ret.), set the tone with a comprehensive geopolitical overview. The morning featured a captivating fireside chat with Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WestExec Advisors, and Professor Nikolas Gvosdev, Ph.D. from the USNWC. CBS News’ Olivia Gazis moderated an engaging panel sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton, with: 🎤 Peter Tchir, head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities 🎤 Bruce Stubbs, Former Director, Navy Strategy Division (OPNAV50) at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations 🎤 Tom Pfeifer, President, National Security Sector, Booz Allen Hamilton 🎤 Kathleen (Kate) Walsh, Associate Professor, National Security Affairs, USNWC After lunch, Kevin O'Buckley, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Foundry Services at Intel Corporation, joined Doyle Hodges, PhD, Dean of Academics at the USNWC, for an engaging fireside chat and Q&A session. The afternoon continued with a panel moderated by Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, featuring: 🎤 Michelle Michot Foss, Ph.D., Fellow in Energy, Minerals & Materials, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, Center for Energy Studies 🎤 Heidi Lane, Ph.D., Professor, Strategy and Policy Department, USNWC 🎤 Mark Hewitt, Ph.D., Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Lockheed Martin Corporation Thank you to all our speakers for their invaluable insights! A special thank you to our presenting sponsors, Ralph and Ala Isham, and to all our sponsors for making the event a success! Commanding Officer Sponsors: ⭐ Nancy Cushing Evans and Robert B. Evans ⭐ The Honorable Robert C. McCormack ⭐ John Peracchio, Naval War College Foundation Regional Director, and Brown University Executive Officer Sponsors: ⭐ USAA Department Head Sponsors: ⭐ RDML A.B. Cruz III, NACD.DC, USN (Ret.), and Dr. Jill Cruz ⭐ James and Janet Lanzillo ⭐ Donald Laurie ⭐ The Honorable Mitch Waldman and Debbie Waldman To see snapshots from the day, check out our photo album at https://lnkd.in/eCrTMNJC. 📸 | Andrea Hansen #navalwarcollegefoundation #nwcf #nationalsecurity #newportnationalsecuritysymposium #symposium #educatetodaysecuretomorrow

On Thursday, the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) held an unclassified war game, “A Test of Wills: Wargaming a Chinese Blockade of Taiwan.” The event brought together NWCF trustees, corporate partners, distinguished guests, and U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) staff. Since shortly after its inception in 1887, the USNWC has made wargaming a fundamental part of its academic offerings, and it conducts more than a dozen wargaming events each year. Hosting the unclassified war game provided our guests with a unique insight into the complexities of war gaming simulations and their crucial role in strategic decision-making. Supporting these initiatives is essential for developing tomorrow's strategic leaders and equipping them to tackle the complexities of the future. The NWCF extends a special thank you to Matthew Cancian, Associate Professor of Wargaming, USNWC, Michael O'Hara, Ph.D., CAPT, USN, Dean (Interim), Center for Naval Warfare Studies, USNWC, Jonathan Caverley, Ph.D., Professor, Strategic and Operational Research Department, USNWC, and Peter Pellegrino, Wargaming Specialist, USNWC, for facilitating a successful war game. Thank you to Eric Heginbotham, Principal Research Scientist at MIT, and Ben Harris, Ph.D. candidate in Security Studies and International Relations at MIT, for joining us. To see more photos from the memorable day, visit https://lnkd.in/dfxXkA9W. 📸 | Andrea Hansen #navalwarcollegefoundation #nwcf #usnavalwarcollege #wargaming #educatetodaysecuretomorrow

The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) store will be open today from 2-6 p.m. for Naval Station Newport's Salute to Summer! ☀ Check out our limited edition U.S. Naval War College Stanley 40 oz. tumbler! We only have a few left, so grab yours before they're gone! Remember, your purchase at the NWCF store supports the Naval War College Museum, one of the ten official museums of the US Navy, directed by the Naval History and Heritage Command. Don’t forget that NWCF members receive a 20% discount (frames not included). 🛒 Can’t make it in person? Shop online anytime at https://lnkd.in/eZAtE6Q. #navalwarcollegefoundation #nwcf #salutetosummer #navalstationnewport

We are looking forward to tomorrow's Newport National Security Symposium, the Naval War College Foundation's signature event of the summer! As a reminder, if you have base access, you can still register by emailing marketing@nwcfoundation.org. We hope you can join us for this exciting day of programming with more than a dozen thought leaders and experts! U.S. Naval War College Lockheed Martin Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy #navalwarcollegefoundation #educatetodaysecuretomorrow

The Newport National Security Symposium, "Navigating the Future: A Summit of Geopolitical Risks," will be held Friday, August 23, from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, and is generously presented by Ralph and Ala Isham. We are honored to welcome back Olivia Gazis, Intelligence and National Security Reporter for CBS News, as our morning panel moderator for the second year in a row. The panel, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton, "Navigating Uncertainty: Insights on the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape," will feature Peter Tchir, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities, Bruce Stubbs, Former Director of the Navy Strategy Division (OPNAV N50) at the Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Tom Pfeifer, President of the National Security Sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, and Kathleen Walsh, Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the USNWC. Registration will close tomorrow, August 15, to ensure guests have access to Naval Station Newport. Secure your seat at https://lnkd.in/egvws-ea. #navalwarcollegefoundation #usnavalwarcollege #usnwc #educatetodaysecuretomorrow #nationalsecurity