The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) proudly announces a historic milestone in its Strategic Partnership Program with the addition of Booz Allen Hamilton, the renowned global consulting firm. Booz Allen has become a 2024 Strategic Partner at the highest giving level in Foundation history. This significant investment underscores Booz Allen’s unwavering commitment to advancing the national security, ethical leadership, and defense principles taught at the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC). 

For 110 years, Booz Allen has demonstrated their dedication to fostering innovation and driving impact in the defense sector through a comprehensive range of services and solutions. From advanced analytics and cybersecurity to digital transformation and strategic consulting, Booz Allen stands at the forefront of driving transformative change in support of national security and global stability.

“We are honored to welcome Booz Allen as a landmark 2024 Strategic Partner, marking a historic moment for the Naval War College Foundation,” said CAPT George E. Lang, Jr., USN (Ret.), President and Chief Executive Officer of the NWCF. “Booz Allen’s principles embody some of the most critical aspects of the education provided at the U.S. Naval War College. From their deep understanding of the defense industry to artificial intelligence, they are a leader in the national security landscape.”

Booz Allen is an exemplary leader in the industry, having been named one of Fortune’s “Most Innovative Companies” in 2023 and Ethisphere’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies” in 2024. Their work with the Department of Defense includes digital battle environments that enable warfighters to train in realistic simulations on tactics, techniques, and procedures. In January 2024, Booz Allen announced a two-year partnership with the U.S. Navy to design, implement, test, and operate a private 5G cellular network and asset tracking solution in Guam. 

Booz Allen’s commitment to excellence and innovation, combined with the NWCF’s dedication to advancing naval education and strategic leadership, sets the stage for a dynamic and impactful partnership that will shape the future of national security for years to come. To learn more about Booz Allen, please visit boozallen.com. 

The NWCF’s Strategic Partner Program, launched in 2023, offers private-sector partners the opportunity to engage in academic, professional, and social activities. This program, designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, provides participants with exclusive access to NWCF events with national security thought leaders, USNWC faculty, and other private-sector experts. To learn more about the program and how it can benefit your organization, please contact Kimberly Berry, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, at kimberly.berry@nwcfoundation.org.

Members of Booz Allen’s team were invited to participate in an unclassified war game, “A Test of Wills: Wargaming a Chinese Blockade of Taiwan,” at the USNWC. Images courtesy of Andrea Hansen Photography.