Naval War College Foundation to Honor Vice Admiral John Mustin, USN (Ret.) with 2026 Sentinel of the Sea Award

by | Sep 13, 2026 | News

The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) will present Vice Admiral John Mustin, USN (Ret.), with the 2026 Sentinel of the Sea Award at a gala held in his honor on Thursday, November 5, at the New York Yacht Club in New York City.  Vice Admiral Mustin served 34 years in...

The Naval War College Foundation Announces Andrew J. Zimbelmann Endowed Chair at the U.S. Naval War College

by Naval War College Foundation | Jun 10, 2026 | News

Today, the Naval War College Foundation marked the dedication of the Andrew J. Zimbelmann Endowed Chair for Leadership, Ethics, and Character at the U.S. Naval War College.  Through a generous commitment from the Tony and Ann Ryan Family Foundation,...

Honoring Outstanding Graduates and Distinguished Faculty

by Naval War College Foundation | May 11, 2026 | News

This article originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The Bridge. You can read a preview here. Each year, the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) awards more than $30,000 in achievement prizes to U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) students and faculty,...

The Bridge Fall/Winter 2025

by Naval War College Foundation | May 11, 2026 | News, Publications, The Bridge

The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The Bridge features letters from RDML A.B. Cruz III, USN (Ret.), Chairman of the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF); CAPT George E. Lang Jr., USN (Ret.), NWCF President and CEO; and RADM Darryl Walker, USN, President of the U.S. Naval...

President Trump Releases National Security Strategy

by Naval War College Foundation | May 11, 2026 | National Security Matters, News

President Donald J. Trump has released the 2025 National Security Strategy. The most recent publication outlines principles, priorities, and regions of focus. The National Security Strategy (NSS) is a report mandated by Section 603 of the Goldwater-Nichols Department...

From the Archives: Celebrating the U.S. Naval War College’s 140th Anniversary

by Naval War College Foundation | May 11, 2026 | News

The U.S. Naval War College marked its 140th anniversary in 2024. Read on for an article by Professor John Jackson about the founding of the College and the planning of anniversary celebrations. His book, “In the Beginning: The Founding of the Naval War...