by NWCF | Jul 14, 2020 | Publications
The cover reproduces The First Wave on Japan, a 1945 watercolor painting by Standish Backus Jr. It depicts Higgins boats carrying Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment ashore at Fort No. 2 on the Futtsu Peninsula, Tokyo Bay, Japan. The landing represented the...
by NWCF | Jun 30, 2020 | News
At the graduation ceremony on June 24th, the Naval War College (NWC) announced the two individuals who achieved the top academic standing in the College of Naval Warfare (CNW) and College of Naval Command & Staff (CNCS). Respectively, CDR John Sellwood of the...
by NWCF | Jun 29, 2020 | News
June is a significant month in Naval War College presidential history. Three extraordinary NWC presidents either began or finished out their terms during this month. Since the founding of the College in 1884, selected presidents have been asked to lead and advance the...
by NWCF | Jun 22, 2020 | News
The Naval War College Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees. Joining the board are Mr. Dominic “Dom” A. Dannessa and Mr. Scott DePasquale. These appointments bring NWCF’s total board membership to 24. CEO...
by NWCF | Jun 10, 2020 | News
Our series of conversations with the Naval War College Foundation Sentinel of the Sea recipients continues with Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura, a Medal of Honor recipient and veteran of two wars – World War II and the Korean War. Perseverance has been a key trait in...
